Los Angeles Events Calendar – July 2025

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 October.

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. 

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Upcoming Meetings & Events – In-Person & Virtual

Wednesday, July 02, 7–9 p.m.
Committee of Black Writers Meeting
Zoom
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.

Tuesday, July 08, 7–9 p.m.
Native American & Indigenous Writers Committee Meeting
Zoom
RSVP
The NAIWC represents the professional and creative interests of Native American & Indigenous writers. It works to mentor, encourage, empower and increase the visibility of employment of writers of Native American & Indigenous heritage, and serves as a cultural and educational resource for all Guild member-writers seeking to portray Native American & Indigenous Peoples in their work. Established in 2007.

Wednesday, July 09, 7–9 p.m.
Career Longevity Committee Meeting
Zoom
RSVP
The mission of the Career Longevity Committee is to advocate for writers over 40 to obtain equal access to the job market with equal opportunity for sustained professional growth. Established in 1980.

Thursday, July 10, 9:30 a.m. PT (12:30 p.m. ET)
Celebrating Christmas in July: How to Write and Sell a Holiday Movie
Zoom
RSVP
Join WGAE Member Karen Schaler, the screenwriter behind A CHRISTMAS PRINCE—Netflix’s first original Christmas movie that became a global phenomenon—along with hit films for Hallmark and Lifetime, as she shares her strategies for crafting irresistible holiday stories that sell. From creating heartfelt scripts that stand out to navigating the competitive market, this class is perfect for writers looking to sleigh the booming holiday movie genre.

Thursday, July 10, 6:30–8 p.m.
Writers Education Committee Meeting
Zoom
RSVP
Special guest Blumhouse President of Feature Films Couper Samuelson will appear at 6:30 p.m. meeting start. WGAW’s Writers Education Committee has a broad mandate to develop programs that provide Guild members with practical, inside knowledge about how the industry works and how it is changing, emphasizing tips and tools to help writers succeed. The goal is to provide working knowledge for writers.

Friday, July 11, 9:30 a.m. PT (12:30 p.m. ET)
Drop-In Career Coaching with Jim Arnoff
Zoom
RSVP
Join Jim Arnoff for an interactive group coaching session to help Writers Guild members with their writing career. Arnoff will help writers navigate specific challenges, from working through blocks, brainstorming solutions and creating individual action plans that move projects forward.

Friday, July 11, 1:00 p.m.
WGAE Los Angeles Member Gathering
LA County Federation of Labor (2130 W. James M Wood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA)
RSVP
Join your fellow Los Angeles WGAE members and A&E workers who have been fighting for union recognition on Friday, July 11 at 1pm PT for an engaging and informative workshop on labor history, social justice, and Weingarten rights designed to deepen our understanding of the struggles and achievements that shape our movement and union today. Program from 1:30–4pm with a happy hour to follow at the Liberties of Dublin. RSVP by July 9!

Monday, July 14, 7–9 p.m.
Disabled Writers Committee Meeting
Zoom
RSVP
The Disabled Writers Committee advances the visibility and employment of disabled writers while encouraging, celebrating, and endorsing accurate and diverse portrayals of disabled people in all areas of media. We also serve as an expert resource for various issues impacting and related to the disabled community. Established in 1982.

Tuesday, July 15, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Writers Committee Meeting
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room + Zoom (Hybrid)
RSVP
The Writers Guild of America West’s LGBTQ+ Writers Committee seeks to utilize its constituency as a resource to all writers who include LGBTQ+ characters in their work. Its members also wish to provide cultural and educational opportunities for WGAW members to nurture an understanding of how sexual orientation and gender identity affect the lives of writers; endeavor to provide networking and social activities enabling the WGAW membership to better know one another and create a greater demand for the writing services of LGBTQ+ WGAW members; and strive to generate a greater awareness within the Guild of sexual orientation (and gender identity) as a minority and, where appropriate, to identify and advocate against instances of homophobia, transphobia and/or discrimination within our industry. Established in 2002.

Wednesday, July 16, 7–9 p.m.
South Asian Writers Committee Meeting
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room + Zoom (Hybrid)
RSVP
The South Asian Writers Committee was created to enhance the visibility, access, employment opportunities, and community support of South Asian WGA members. We seek to increase awareness of our unique culture and to empower and support South Asian writers, storylines, and portrayals on screen. Established in 2024.

Thursday, July 17, 7–8:30 p.m.
Financial Education 2.0: Retirement and Home Buying
Zoom
RSVP
Given everything that 2025 has thrown at us so far, there’s so much out there we can’t control, but educating ourselves and sharing proactive tips on how to make your money work harder for you, are things we can. This July event, a follow-up to WEC’s previous financial education panel “Dollars & Sense: A Financial Roundtable from the Writers’ POV” hosted last summer, aims to cover basic and best practices for retirement and how to plan buying a home, offering insight on how to prepare/research all the steps you can do yourself before pulling the trigger on such a huge purchase. Presented by WGAW’s Writers Education Committee, this informational panel will be structured in two specific sections, with the first section covering retirement, addressing questions such as: How to save money for retirement, when you don’t have a job? Have you saved enough for retirement aka what are the age benchmarks, and if you haven’t saved enough, what can you do? Stifel Investment Financial Advisor Bruce Edelsohn and Pegasus Wealth Management Investment Advisor Adam Moraitis will answer all those questions and more. For the second section, we’ll be tackling home-buying strategies, covering: What steps can be taken to help figure out what you can afford? Are you financially ready to buy a home, and if you’re not sure, what can you do to figure that out? And what research can you handle on your own while saving up the down payment? Panelists include: Stifel Investment Financial Advisor Bruce Edelsohn, WGAW member/Real Estate Agent Sarah Fahey (Hit the Floor), Synergy One Lending Mortgage Broker Steve Haddad, and Compass Real Estate Agent Geoff Martin. Bring your questions as moderator WGAW member Christina M. Walker, Writer/Producer, 9–1–1: Lone Star, unpacks this next phase of Financial Education.

Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WGAW Staff Writer Bootcamp
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room
RSVP
A one-day seminar designed to give the first-time staff writer a crash course in the skills necessary for success in their new profession. The seminar is taught by current writer-producers of some of the biggest shows on television. Topics to be covered include: how to come prepared to the writers’ room, story pages and outlines, network notes calls, and many others. To RSVP you will need to include the show title, the name of your showrunner and their contact information.

Monday, July 21, 7–9 p.m.
Latinx Writers Committee Meeting
Zoom
RSVP
This committee actively represents the professional, creative, social and economic interests of Latinx Guild members. Its mandate is to encourage Latinx writers to become more active within the Guild; and to raise the profile and perception of Latinx writers in the industry at large by creating forums that foster networking, collaboration, education, information exchange, employment opportunities and creative expression. Established in 1977.

Wednesday, July 30, 3:00 p.m. PT (6:00 p.m. ET)
[SAVE THE DATE] Navigating the Writers Room: What Every Writer Should Know on Day 1
Zoom
Save the Date – RSVP link coming soon
Join us for an evening in conversation with three seasoned narrative showrunners/EPs about do’s, don’ts, and what every writer should know on Day 1. Learn best practices for supporting your showrunner from first pitch to final draft, from set to post-production.

Upcoming Screenings

All Los Angeles screenings take place at the Writers Guild Theater (135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211). Parking is free/validated at theater. You can bring TWO (2) GUESTS to all general screenings, and THREE (3) GUESTS at all Family Matinees. Seating is first come, first served. No RSVP needed. The most up-to-date list of screenings can always be found on the WGAW’s Screenings Calendar.

Sunday, July 6, 2:00 p.m.
Screening: OH, HI!
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Q&A with Sophie Brooks immediately following.
Screenplay by Sophie Brooks
Story by Sophie Brooks & Molly Gordon

Sunday, July 6, 5:00 p.m.
Screening: 28 YEARS LATER
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Alex Garland

Sunday, July 6, 8:00 p.m.
Screening: 40 ACRES
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by R.T. Thorne & Glenn Taylor
Story by R.T. Thorne & Lora Campbell

Saturday, July 12, 1:00 p.m.
Screening: SOVEREIGN
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Q&A with Christian Swegal immediately following.
Written and Directed by Christian Swegal

Saturday, July 12, 4:00 p.m.
Screening: JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by David Koepp
Based on Characters Created by Michael Crichton
Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.

Saturday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.
Screening: EDDINGTON
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written and Directed by Ari Aster

Saturday, July 19, 1:00 p.m.
Screening: DON’T LET’S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Embeth Davidtz
Based on the Book by Alexandra Fuller
This is a Multi-Language film with English subtitles.

Saturday, July 19, 4:00 p.m.
Screening: SUPERMAN
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by James Gunn
Based on Characters from DC, Superman Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.

Saturday, July 19, 7:00 p.m.
Screening: TOGETHER
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written and Directed by Michael Shanks

Sunday, July 20, 2:00 p.m.
Screening: SMURFS
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Pam Brady
Based on the Characters and Works of Peyo
Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.

Sunday, July 20, 5:00 p.m.
Screening: HOT MILK
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written and Directed by Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Based on the Book by Deborah Levy

Sunday, July 27, 1:00 p.m.
Screening: DICIANNOVE
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written and Directed by Giovanni Tortorici
This is a Multi-Language film with English subtitles.

Sunday, July 27, 4:00 p.m.
Screening: THE HOME
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by James DeMonaco & Adam Cantor

Sunday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.
Screening: SHE RIDES SHOTGUN
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Q&A with Jordan Harper and Ben Collins & Luke Piotrowski immediately following.
Screenplay by Jordan Harper and Ben Collins & Luke Piotrowski
Based on the Book by Jordan Harper