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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!

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Upcoming Events

Los Angeles

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS

An Eastside-based entertainment industry mixer

Wed, 6/18 @ 7p

Red Lion Tavern - 2366 Glendale Boulevard

RSVP HERE

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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

RSVP HERE

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

RSVP HERE

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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

SEE PROGRAMMING HERE

 

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 

RSVP HERE for $23

 

NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL

June 20-22

SEE PROGRAMMING HERE

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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

RSVP HERE

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PITCH PERFECT CONNECTIONS + ARTIST SHOWCASE

A Curated, Structured Networking Event

Fri, June 27 @5:30p  

RSVP HERE for $10

 

NYC STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL

July 10-16

SEE PROGRAMMING HERE

 

FILMMAKER MIXER - NYC STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL

Sunday, July 13 @ 12p

Central Park

RSVP HERE for FREE

 

NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL

July 21-23

SEE PROGRAMMING HERE

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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

APPLY HERE

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

RSVP HERE

Free with $60/yr membership

 

PEER-TO-PEER VIRTUAL MEET-UP: NARRATIVE CREATORS

By The Gotham

Tuesday, July 8 @7pm ET / 4pm PT

RSVP HERE

Free with $60/yr membership

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