Los Angeles Events Calendar – August 2024

The Writers Guild of America East invites members to attend events happening in Los Angeles and online this month.

The calendar below includes information on screenings, panels and committee meetings taking place in August.

RSVPs are not required for screenings at the Writers Guild Theater. You only need your Guild membership card to attend all screenings. All screenings take place at the Writers Guild Theater (135 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills) and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Unless otherwise specified, you can bring up to TWO guests to screenings. You can find the latest list of upcoming Los Angeles screenings via the WGAW website. (external – opens in a new window)

RSVPs are required for all other, non-screening events.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at events@wgaeast.org. 

Saturday, August 3, 2pm
Screening: THE FABULOUS FOUR
Written by Ann Marie Allison & Jenna Milly
Rated R, 99 minutes, Print Courtesy of Bleecker Street

Saturday, August 3, 4:30pm
Screening: WIDOW CLICQUOT + Q&A with Erin Dignam
Screenplay by Erin Dignam
Story by Christopher Monger and Erin Dignam
Based upon the Book “Widow Clicquot” by Tilar J. Mazzeo
Rated R, 89 minutes, Print Courtesy of Vertical Films

Saturday, August 3, 8pm
Screening: KALKI 2898 AD
Written and Directed by Nag Ashwin
This is a Foreign Language film with subtitles.
Not Rated, 180 minutes, Print Courtesy of AA Studios India

Sunday, August 4, 11am
Screening: JACKPOT
Written by Rob Yescombe
Rated R, 104 minutes, Print Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios

Sunday, August 4, 2pm
Screening: DÌDI
Written and Directed by Sean Wang
This film is in English and Mandarin with subtitles.
Rated R, 94 minutes, Print Courtesy of Focus Features

Sunday, August 4, 5pm
Screening: THE INSTIGATORS
Written by Chuck MacLean and Casey Affleck
Rated R, 101 minutes, Print Courtesy of Apple Originals

Tuesday, August 6, 7pm
WGAW Genre Committee Meeting
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room and Zoom
RSVP
WGAW’s Genre Committee was formed with the purpose of attracting writers interested in a certain genre, to meet, discuss and exchange information in a peer-to-peer setting. Our mission is to push education, diversity and camaraderie amongst all writers no matter their background. The Committee welcomes all writers because writers work in all genres. Members welcome to attend this meeting in-person or via Zoom. Food & beverages served from 6-7 p.m. Special guest Bradley Gallo (Co-Founder and President of Film & Television of Amasia Entertainment) will appear via Zoom at meeting start at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 7, 7pm
Committee of Black Writers Meeting
RSVP
The WGAW Committee of Black Writers’ mission is to empower, increase visibility, and create career and networking opportunities for Black writers in Hollywood. Established in 1975.

Thursday, August 8, 6pm
Middle Eastern Writers Committee Meeting
RSVP (Meeting via Zoom)
The mission of the Middle Eastern Writers Committee is to boost visibility and employment of Middle Eastern writers within the film and television industry, while celebrating and promoting accurate portrayals of Middle Eastern characters in all areas of media. We also serve as an expert resource for productions on issues related to the vast and diverse Middle Eastern community in the United States and abroad. Established in 2020.

Thursday, August 8, 7pm
Dollars & Sense: A Financial Roundtable from the Writers’ POV
RSVP (Meeting via Zoom)
In a Post-Peak TV industry, now, more than ever, knowing how to stretch a dollar, get out of credit card debt, paying off loans, and saving for retirement or to buy a house is knowledge that should be shared and built upon at every stage in order to give writers a fighting chance for a long career. This informative panel aims to be an entry point to provide advice and guidelines for how writers can save for lean times. We’ll answer questions like: How much to save, and how to save when you don’t have a job, how to get out of debt in order to achieve financial stability, and more. Panelists: VJ Boyd (Co-Executive Producer, S.W.A.T., Co-Developer/EP, Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector), Johanna Lee (Star Trek: Discovery, Scandal), Kat Likkel & John Hoberg (American Housewife, Galavant), Ron McCants (Cross, Chicago Fire), and David Slack (Showrunner, MacGyver, Magnum P.I.); moderator: Christina M. Walker (Producer, 9-1-1: Lone Star); presented by WGAW’s Writers Education Committee.

Friday, August 9, 7pm
Leading The Way: Writing Women in Leadership Roles
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room and Zoom
RSVP
The Writers Guild Foundation teams up with Stephens College MFA in TV and Screenwriting for a conversation about writing female characters in leadership roles. Panelists include Alexandra Fernandez (Station 19), Joan Rater (A Small Light), and Zora Bikangaga (The First Lady). Moderated by Dr. Rosanne Welch (Executive Director, Stephens College MFA in TV and Screenwriting). RSVP for our in person event with a $5 or $10 donation. Zoom livestream tickets can be reserved for free or with a suggested donation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go towards producing future panels and events.

Saturday, August 10, 2pm
Screening: KNEECAP
Written and Directed by Rich Peppiatt
Story by Rich Peppiatt, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, JJ Ó Dochartaigh
This film is in English and Irish with subtitles.
Rated R, 105 minutes, Print Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Saturday, August 10, 5pm
Screening: TRAP
Written and Directed by M. Night Shyamalan
Rated PG-13, 105 minutes, Print Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

Saturday, August 10, 8pm
Screening: CUCKOO
Written and Directed by Tilman Singer
Rated R, 102 minutes, Print Courtesy of Neon

Monday, August 12, 7pm
Committee of Women Writers Meeting
RSVP (Meeting via Zoom)
The Committee of Women Writers represents the professional interests of the women-identifying Guild members who are seeking WGA-covered work. The CWW sponsors events designed to increase access to employment and to foster networking and collaboration between the women-identifying members of all Guilds. The goal is to improve the profile and perception of women-identifying writers in our industry in order to achieve equal access and financial parity in the workplace. Established in 1972.

Wednesday, August 14, 3pm
Trans Representation in Film & TV
RSVP
The Writers Guild Foundation, in collaboration with Storyline Partners, will host this virtual panel discussion analyzing the history and current state of representing trans people on- and off-screen. Panelists include Sydney Baloue (Legendary, Tom Swift), Our Lady J (Pose, Transparent), Chloe Keenan (Q-Force, Single Drunk Female), Nori Reed (Raven’s Home), and ND Stevenson (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power). Moderated by Gillian Branstetter (Communications Strategist, ACLU). RSVP for free or with a suggested donation of $10. All donations go towards producing future panels and events. After signing up, you’ll receive information on how to access the Zoom panel.

Thursday, August 15, 7pm
Asian American Writers Committee Meeting
RSVP
This committee actively represents the professional and creative interests of Asian American Guild members. Its mandate is to be dedicated to the encouragement, empowerment and employment of writers of Asian heritage. Established in 2002.

Saturday, August 17, 11am
Screening: HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON
Screenplay by David Guion & Michael Handelman
Based on the Book by Crockett Johnson
Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.
Rated PG, 92 minutes, Print Courtesy of Sony Pictures

Saturday, August 17, 2pm
Screening: BLINK TWICE
Written by Zoë Kravitz & E.T. Feigenbaum
Directed by Zoë Kravitz
Rated R, 102 minutes, Print Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios

Saturday, August 17, 5pm
Screening: THE SUPREMES AT EARL’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT + Q&A with Tina Mabry
Screenplay by Cee Marcellus and Tina Mabry
Based upon the Novel by Edward Kelsey Moore
Rated PG-13, 124 minutes, Print Courtesy of Hulu and Searchlight Pictures

Sunday, August 18, 11am
Screening: BETWEEN THE TEMPLES
Written by Nathan Silver, C. Mason Wells
Rated R, 111 minutes, Print Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Sunday, August 18, 2pm
Screening: GOOD ONE
Written and Directed by India Donaldson
Rated R, 89 minutes, Print Courtesy of Metrograph Pictures

Sunday, August 18, 5pm
Screening: IT ENDS WITH US
Screenplay by Christy Hall
Based on the Book by Colleen Hoover
Not Yet Rated, 130 minutes, Print Courtesy of Columbia Pictures

Monday, August 19, 7pm
Monday Mash-Up Mixer Madness
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room
RSVP
Come see how one idea can be done as a drama, procedural, genre (sci-fi/procedural/horror), and comedy/animation. Come to mix and observe the writers’ rooms in action, or you can sign-up the night of on a first-come basis to be a participant in one of the rooms, each of which will be led by upper-level writers, including Robert Hewitt Wolfe (The Irrational, Elementary), Michael Narducci (Superman & Lois, The Originals), Jen Richards (The Acolyte, Her Story), and Mara Vargas Jackson (The Resort, Acapulco). Four groups of up to six writers will be given a set-up for a series and will have an hour to come up with the pilot logline, world and series. The protagonist, setting, and genre will be pulled from a bag into which attendees have dropped their ideas as they enter. Food & beverages served from 6-7 p.m.; event starts at 7 p.m.; hosted by WGAW’s Genre Committee.

Wednesday, August 21, 7:30pm
Jewish Writers Committee Meeting
RSVP (meeting via Zoom)
The Jewish Writers Committee represents the professional, creative, and social interests of Jewish writers of all backgrounds and levels of observance and offers a sense of community. It educates and advocates with the goal of encouraging the accurate depiction of Jewish characters and Jewish history in the media. It promotes Jewish inclusion on and off the screen, working to prevent discrimination in the hiring process. Established in 2024.

Thursday, August 22, 7pm
Sublime Primetime 2024
Writers Guild Theater
RSVP
The Writers Guild Foundation, in partnership with the Writers Guild of America West and Variety, present our annual event celebrating the Emmy-Nominated writers for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series with two back-to-back panels at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. Tickets are $20 for WGA members. Doors open at 6 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Writers Guild Foundation’s Library, Archive and Community Outreach Programs.

Saturday, August 24, 2pm
Screening: MY PENGUIN FRIEND
Written by Kristen Lazarian and Paulina Lagudi
Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.
Rated PG, 97 minutes, Print Courtesy of Roadside Attractions

Saturday, August 24, 5pm
Screening: ALIEN: ROMULUS
Written by Fede Alvarez & Rodo Sayagues
Based on Characters Created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett
Rated R, 119 minutes, Print Courtesy of 20th Century Studios

Saturday, August 24, 8pm
Screening: BORDERLANDS
Screenplay by Eli Roth and Joe Crombie
Screen Story by Eli Roth
Based on The Video Game Borderlands Created by Gearbox Software and Published by 2K
Rated PG-13, 102 minutes, Print Courtesy of Lionsgate Films

Sunday, August 25, 1pm
Screening: SKINCARE
Written by Sam Freilich & Deering Regan and Austin Peters
Rated R, 97 minutes, Print Courtesy of IFC Films

Sunday, August 25, 3pm
Screening: INCOMING + Q&A with Dave Chernin & John Chernin .
Written by Dave Chernin & John Chernin
Rated R, 89 minutes, Print Courtesy of Netflix

Sunday, August 25, 7pm
Screening: THE DELIVERANCE
Written by David Coggeshall and Elijah Bynum
Rated R, 105 minutes, Print Courtesy of Netflix

Tuesday, September 10, 7pm
Scripting the Change: How Hollywood Puts Climate-Friendly Actions On Screen
NeueHouse Hollywood
RSVP
Embracing climate-friendly actions is part of life today. From the foods we enjoy to the homes we find comfort in, sustainable habits can fit into any story and inspire real world change. Hosted by Rare and the Hollywood Climate Summit, this event fuses climate expertise with Hollywood’s creative brilliance. Exclusively for WGAW members and one guest. Guild membership card required for entry. Doors open 6:30pm. Space is limited – RSVP now to secure your spot!