Benefits | Writers Guild of America East

Final Draft

Fill out the contact form and mention that you’re a WGAE member. After Final Draft verifies your membership, you’ll receive a 30% discount off the full Final Draft program and upgrades.

Union Plus

Union Plus programs are designed for working families to save money and leverage your purchasing power. Visit the Union Plus website to learn more about available benefits.

The Black List is a platform for writers to showcase their work to industry professionals looking for new projects and emerging writers. WGAE members can create a free personal Writer Profile, list their material on the site at no cost, and receive a 20% discount on all site services.

Variety

All U.S.-based* voting members are invited to receive a complimentary subscription to Variety Print Plus (print and e-edition) during Awards Season. Simply fill out the online subscription form to begin enjoying the print and digital formats of Variety. (*International members will receive an e-edition subscription.)

Entertainment Community Fund

The Entertainment Community Fund is a nonprofit human services organization founded in 1882 serving all professionals in film, theater, television, music, opera, and dance through programs that address their unique and essential needs. They also offer a free healthcare clinic and provide free flu shots for industry members each fall.

Actors Federal Credit Union

Actors Federal Credit Union is a cooperatively run nonprofit financial organization that aids the entertainment community. WGAE members are eligible to join Actors Federal Credit Union for access to financial services including auto loans, mortgages, credit cards, IRAs, checking and savings accounts, holiday club, retirement plans.

TDF: Discount Theatre Tickets

WGAE members new to TDF are eligible for a 40% discount on their inaugural annual membership. To claim this discount, create a TDF account, and, on the next page, edit the promo code to WGA on upper-right side of the screen then tap the “Buy Now” button at the bottom of the screen. Your discount will be applied on the next page.

Interest-Free Loans

The WGAE has partnered with three nonprofits – the Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS), Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA) and Jewish Free Loan Chicago (JFLC) — to provide Guild members* living in eligible regions with access to 0%-interest, no-fee loans to meet a wide array of financial needs.