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!
Salary Transparency Survey Results
By Rhegan Graham
Thurs, 2/27 @ 7p,
Screening starts @ 8:30p​​
THE HOLLYWOOD ASST
x LOOK CINEMAS
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RSVP HERE​​
“Paddington in Peru”​​
LOOK Cinemas - 128 Artsakh Ave​​
Free Screening + Mixer​​
Upcoming Events
Los Angeles
FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS
An Eastside-based entertainment industry mixer
Wed, 2/19 @ 7p
Red Lion Tavern - 2366 Glendale Boulevard
RSVP HERE
JHRTS LA FEBRUARY MIXER
Thurs, 2/20 @ 7p
Free with $70/yr membership
RSVP HERE
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THE HOLLYWOOD ASST x LOOK CINEMAS
​“Paddington in Peru” Free Screening + Mixer
Thurs, 2/27 @ 7p, Screening starts @ 8:30p
LOOK Cinemas - 128 Artsakh Ave
RSVP HERE
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BIG DRINKS #6 - BUILDING BRIDGES FOR ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY GIRLIES
Networking Mixer for women, trans, & non-binary creatives
Thurs, 2/27 @ 7:30p
All Season Brewing - 800 S LA Brea Ave
RSVP HERE
New York
WINTER FILM FESTIVAL
For emerging filmmakers
Wed, 2/19 - Sun, 2/23
INFO HERE
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WINTER FILM FESTIVAL: OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Wed, 2/19 @ 7p
RSVP HERE
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NY WOMEN IN FILM & TV MIXER:
WINTER FILM FESTIVAL
Sat, 2/22 @ 1p
RSVP HERE
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DOC FORTNIGHT: INTERNATIONAL NONFICTION FILM FESTIVAL
By the Museum of Modern Art
Thurs, 2/20 - Thurs, 3/6
INFO HERE
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INDUSTRY NIGHT NYC
Fri, 2/28 @ 7p
RSVP HERE for $5
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