The Hollywood Assistant
The only newsletter by Hollywood assistants,
for Hollywood assistants.
Assistants are the backbone of the biz. Cathy Campo founded THA to bring us together; Co-Editors-in-Chief Natalie Lifson and Lucy Stover run THA to build community, increase accessibility, and fight for equity in entry-level entertainment from coast-to-coast. Read on for interviews, tips, industry buzz, and more– all brief enough to consume between pings with your boss!
Upcoming Events
Virtual Events
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION FOR EVERYONE
VP isn’t just for Hollywood anymore! This webinar will show you how cutting-edge digital environments can elevate your projects.
Tues, 4/1 @ 1p ET / 10a PT
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PUNCHLINES TO PRODUCTIONS: COMEDY WRITING
Workshop by American High Film Academy
Wed, 4/2 @ 8p ET / 5p PT
SIGN UP HERE for $25
*Student discounts available
CREATIVE COLLABORATION IN COMEDY
Wed, 4/2 @ 4p ET / 1p PT
Panel by Sundance
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UCLA x FILMFEST
In-person events and virtual screenings, LA + Virtual
Thurs, 4/3 through Saturday, 4/5
MORE INFO HERE & click HERE to get your virtual screening tix for FREE
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CANVA CREATE: UNCHARTED
100+ world-class speakers including Cynthia Erivo, Jessica Williams, Jon Batiste, and more.
Thurs, 4/10 @ 1p ET / 10a PT
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A GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE MOVIE PRODUCTION
Thurs, 4/10 @ 3p ET / 12p PT
Panel by Sundance
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INTEGRATING ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION INTO FILMMAKING
Fri, 4/11 @ 1p - 4p
Masterclass by Sundance
SIGN UP HERE for $30​
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SPRING VIRTUAL NETWORKING MIXER
Wed, April 23 @ 1pm ET / 10am PT
By The Gotham
SIGN UP HERE for $25
Los Angeles
FEMME CREATIVES #14
Femme-identifying goal-oriented meet up
Tues, 4/1 @ 7p
RSVP HERE for location
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FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS
An Eastside-based entertainment industry mixer
Wed, 4/2 @ 7p
Red Lion Tavern - 2366 Glendale Boulevard
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DTLA ART NIGHT + AFTER PARTY
Thurs, 4/3 @ 6-10p
Spring Arcade, 541 S Spring St, DTLA
RSVP HERE for Art Night
RSVP HERE for After Party
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UCLA x FILMFEST PANEL: LEVELING UP AFTER A SUCCESSFUL SHORT FILM
UCLAxFilmFest features 3 days of in-person events and virtual screenings, 4/3 - 4/5
Fri, 4/4 @ 6p
The Gayley Center in Westwood Village - 1145 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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UCLA x FILMFEST SCREENINGS, AWARD CEREMONY & PARTY
UCLAxFilmFest features 3 days of in-person events and virtual screenings, 4/3 - 4/5
Sat, 4/5 @ 11a
The Los Angeles Theatre - 615 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
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IN THE KNOW x ENTROPY CREATIVES: HANDMADE CREATIVITY JOURNAL
Sat, 4/5 @ 12-3p
The Walkgood Yard - 4019 W Pico Blvd
RSVP HERE for $45 (supplies included)
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OUTPRO LGBTQ+ NETWORKING
Tues, 4/8 @6p
SKYBAR Rooftop - 8440 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069
RSVP HERE for $17
FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS
An Eastside-based entertainment industry mixer
Wed, 4/16 @ 7p
Red Lion Tavern - 2366 Glendale Boulevard
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SLICE NETWORKING MIXER
Casual networking mixer event for attractions industry freelancers and employers!
Thurs, 4/17 @ 6p
1426 Flower Street Glendale, CA 91201
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CREATIVE WRITING CLUB: A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION
A creative evening of journaling, storytelling, and writing.
Fri, 4/18 @ 6:30p
Awakening - 231 S La Brea Ave, Inglewood
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BIG DRINKS #8 - BUILDING BRIDGES FOR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY GIRLIES
Networking Mixer for women, trans, & non-binary creatives
Tues, 3/25 @ 7:30p
All Season Brewing - 800 S LA Brea Ave
RSVP HERE​​
New York
THE NEW INDEPENDENTS: JOURNALISM INNOVATORS & ENTREPRENEURS
Panel by Center for Communication
Thurs, 4/10 @ 6:30p
BAD FILM CLUB - 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Monthly film club celebrating anniversary with screening of AIRPLANE! and party to follow
Thurs, 4/24 @ 7p
$50 open bar
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HOW TO MAKE IT IN TV IN NYC
Panel by Center for Communication
Mon, 4/28 @ 6:30p
RSVP HERE for FREE​​​
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Recommended Resources
For networking and professional development programs, panels, & events
$70 / year membership
Young Entertainment Professionals
(NYC & LA)
For networking events
FREE
Cynopsis, Programming Insider, & The Ankler
(Virtual)
For daily or weekly industry updates
FREE
Center for Communication
(NYC)
For panels and conferences for students and recent grads
some free programming, some paid events