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
Los Angeles
FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS
An Eastside-based entertainment industry mixer
Wed, 6/18 @ 7p
Red Lion Tavern - 2366 Glendale Boulevard
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AMAZON MGM STUDIOS - THE POWER OF PODCASTING: FROM CONCEPT TO LAUNCH
Panel by JHRTS (Junior Hollywood Radio & Television Society)
Wed, 6/18 @ 7p
Free with $70/yr membership
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FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS
An Eastside-based entertainment industry mixer
Wed, 7/2 @ 7p
Red Lion Tavern - 2366 Glendale Boulevard
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INDEPENDENT SCREEN ARTS GUILD (ISAG) MIXER
Hosted by ISAG and Reborn Pictures
Fri, 7/11 @ 6p
RSVP HERE for $10
LA SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
July 16-28
INDEPENDENT SCREEN ARTS GUILD (ISAG) MIXER
Hosted by ISAG and Reborn Pictures
Fri, 7/25 @ 6p
RSVP HERE for $10
New York
HER VISION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Screenings, Networking, + Panels with talented female filmmakers from around the world
Fri, June 20 @ 3pm
NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL
June 20-22
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SIPS & MOTION PICS HAPPY HOUR
A networking mixer for entertainment, creative, and media professionals.
Wed, 6/25 @ 7p
The Mayfly - LES
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PITCH PERFECT CONNECTIONS + ARTIST SHOWCASE
A Curated, Structured Networking Event
Fri, June 27 @5:30p
NYC STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
July 10-16
FILMMAKER MIXER - NYC STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
Sunday, July 13 @ 12p
Central Park
NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
July 21-23
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Virtual Events
INSIDE THE EDIT WITH BIPOC DOC EDITORS
Panel by Sundance Collab
Friday, June 20 @ 3pm ET / 12pm PT
REGISTER HERE for FREE
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SCRIPT CLUB: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT
By Sundance Collab - a virtual event series designed to spark conversations with screenwriters, filmmakers, and cinephiles from across the world
Wednesday, June 25 @ 4pm ET / 1pm PT
SIGN UP HERE for FREE
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OPPORTUNITY FROM THE GOTHAM:
ACCOUNTABILITY SPRINT - ELEVATOR PITCHES
Deadline: June 30th
Free with $60/yr membership
BRANDED CONTENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Panel by Sundance Collab
Wed, July 2 @ 4pm ET / 1pm PT
REGISTER HERE for FREE
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PEER-TO-PEER VIRTUAL MEET-UP: DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS
By The Gotham
Wednesday, July 2 @7pm ET / 4pm PT
Free with $60/yr membership
PEER-TO-PEER VIRTUAL MEET-UP: NARRATIVE CREATORS
By The Gotham
Tuesday, July 8 @7pm ET / 4pm PT
Free with $60/yr membership
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