Los Angeles Events Calendar – September 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

Monday, September 01, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Solidarity Action: Labor Day Parade & Rally
343 Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744
RSVP
Meet at 9:30 a.m., parade begins at 10 a.m. sharp. Parade route from 510 Broad Ave. is north on Avalon Blvd., 1 mile to Banning Park. At 11:30 a.m. the rally program officially begins with an opening ceremony including labor guest speakers and an introduction of elected officials concluding with music and dancing at the main stage.

Tuesday, September 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.

Friday, September 05, 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.

Saturday, September 06, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 9/6–9/7
Reel/Forward Production & Sustainability Conference
Emerson College Los Angeles
Info/RSVP: Reel/Forward
WGA members are invited to attend this two-day production and sustainability conference for everyone in the entertainment industry, presented by Women in Media, Women in Cleantech & Sustainability, and Blank Paige Films. Join film, TV, and new media creators, investors, and innovators looking to collaborate and fund projects–and make sustainable production the new normal. WGA members get 25% off by entering coupon code: REELFOR-COMP-WGA.

Saturday, September 06, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 9/6–9/7
Global Rise: A New Climate Storytelling Workshop for Creatives
NYU Los Angeles
Info/RSVP: Global
This two-day workshop for writers, directors, and producers across media will examine the interdisciplinary role of science and the humanities in crafting rich narratives to embrace the changing climate and complexities of our world. Explore narrative strategies and consider a variety of genres, structures, and alternative styles of storytelling as we find inspiration in the work of contemporary climate scientists, ecologists, humanists, and creatives leading with impact in popular culture and civic engagement.

Monday, September 08, 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET)
Fundamentals of Screenwriting with Timothy Michael Cooper
Zoom
RSVP
Session: Act 1 – The Springboard to Every Great Script. The Fundamentals of Screenwriting with Timothy Michael Cooper is a WGA East seminar series that aims to live up to its name – to teach the fundamentals for screenwriters that need a refresher or journalists and other screenwriting novices looking to learn for the first time.

Monday, September 08, 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, September 09, 7–9 p.m.
Native American & Indigenous Writers Committee Meeting
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room + Zoom (Hybrid)
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, September 10, 5–6 p.m.
Writing Systems Impacted Youth Storylines in Film & TV
Zoom
RSVP
The Writers Guild Foundation, in partnership with Storyline Partners, hosts a virtual panel delving into contemporary experiences and depictions of systems facing and opportunity youth in film and television. Panelists include Aaron Covington (Creed), Sarah Lampert (Ginny & Georgia), and Shukree Tilghman (This Is Us). Moderated by Dr. Yalda T. Uhls (Founder, Center for Scholars and Storytellers at UCLA). RSVP for free or with a suggested donation of $10. All donations go towards producing future panels and events.

Wednesday, September 10, 7–9 p.m.
South Asian Writers Committee Meeting
Zoom
RSVP
Guest Speaker: Mirsada Abdool Raman, SVP of Television, Miramax. 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, September 11, 7–8:30 p.m.
Writers Education Committee Meeting
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-Purpose Room + Zoom (Hybrid)
RSVP
Special guest Zachary Wanerman (Director of Development, Mandalay Pictures) is set to appear at 7 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. Food & beverages served from 6 – 7 p.m.

Monday, September 15, 7–9 p.m.
Acapulco: Celebrating the Series Finale
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room
RSVP
Join the WGAW Latinx Writers Committee and the LGBTQ+ Writers Committee for a night of story, strategy, and celebration! We’ll honor the groundbreaking Apple TV+ comedy_ Acapulco_ with a screening of its much-anticipated series finale, followed by a lively Q&A with the creative team who made the series possible: Austin Winsberg (Showrunner), Eddie Cisneros (Creator), Sonia Gambaro (Development Executive), and other special guests TBC. Join us as we cover the entire life cycle of the series–from development, to writing the pilot, to the series finale. Come celebrate the queer, Latinx brilliance that helped shape_ Acapulco_ over four unforgettable seasons.

Tuesday, September 16, 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.

Monday, September 22, 7–9 p.m.
Monday Mash-Up Mixer Madness
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-Purpose Room
RSVP
Come experience what it’s like to be in a writers’ room: See how one idea can be developed into a comedy, drama, procedural, or genre series. You can observe mock writers’ rooms in action or 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 an upper-level writer. Writers slated run each of the rooms are Robert Hewitt Wolfe (The Irrational), Jen Richards (Star Wars: The Acolyte), Dailyn Rodriguez (The Lincoln Lawyer), and Don Scott (The Neighborhood). Here’s how it works: 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. Protagonist, setting, and genre will be selected from suggestions attendees have submitted as they arrive. Food & beverages served from 6–7 p.m.; event starts at 7 p.m. Join us for a fun, interactive night of story and connection that’s like charades meets Mad Libs; hosted by WGAW’s Genre Committee.

Wednesday, September 24, 7–9 p.m.
Middle Eastern Writers Committee Table Read
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room
RSVP
The WGAW Middle Eastern Writers Committee (MEWC) invites you to our live table read, where actors will read segments of scripts from select MEWC writers. Featuring live performances and audience feedback, join us as we help our members workshop their latest projects. Open to WGA members.

Saturday, September 27, 3–9 p.m.
Write-A-Thon: Autumn Edition
Writers Guild Foundation Library
RSVP
On Saturday, September 27, we’re opening the Library for a six-hour writing sprint with our library staff on hand to help with script requests and a community of writers providing the motivation you need to brainstorm, write, revise, or finish that script. Food and drinks will be provided. All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s Library and Archive and other outreach programs.

Monday, September 29, 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.

Tuesday, September 30, 7–9 p.m.
Career Longevity Committee Meeting
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room + Zoom (Hybrid)
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.

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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.

Saturday, September 6, 1:00 p.m.
Screening: PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT LIFE
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Martyna Majok
Based on the Book Written by Atticus Lish

Saturday, September 6, 4:00 p.m.
Screening: HONEY DON’T
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Ethan Coen & Tricia Cooke

Saturday, September 6, 7:00 p.m.
Screening: CODE 3
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Q&A with Patrick Pianezza & Christopher Leone immediately following.
Written by Patrick Pianezza & Christopher Leone

Friday, September 12, 7:30 p.m.
Screening: TWINLESS
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Q&A with James Sweeney immediately following.
Written and Directed by James Sweeney

Sunday, September 14, 2:00 p.m.
Screening: THE HISTORY OF SOUND
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Ben Shattuck

Sunday, September 14, 5:00 p.m.
Screening: THE BALTIMORONS
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Q&A with Jay Duplass & Michael Strassner immediately following.
Written by Jay Duplass & Michael Strassner

Sunday, September 14, 8:00 p.m.
Screening: CAUGHT STEALING
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Charlie Huston
Based on the Book by Charlie Huston

Saturday, September 20, 2:00 p.m.
Screening: THE LONG WALK
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by JT Mollner
Based on the Novel by Stephen King

Saturday, September 20, 5:00 p.m.
Screening: THE THREESOME
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Q&A with Ethan Ogilby immediately following.
Written by Ethan Ogilby

Saturday, September 20, 8:30 p.m.
Screening: SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Christopher Guest & Michael McKean & Rob Reiner & Harry Shearer
Based on Characters Created by Christopher Guest & Michael McKean & Rob Reiner & Harry Shearer

Saturday, September 27, 1:00 p.m.
Screening: THE LOST BUS
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Bradley Ingelsby and Paul Greengrass
Based on the Book “Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire” by Lizzie Johnson

Saturday, September 27, 4:00 p.m.
Screening: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written and Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

Saturday, September 27, 8:00 p.m.
Screening: HIM
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Skip Bronkie & Zack Akers and Justin Tipping

Sunday, September 28, 1:00 p.m.
Screening: THE ROSES
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Tony McNamara
Based upon the novel The War of the Roses by Warren Adler

Sunday, September 28, 4:00 p.m.
Screening: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Julian Fellowes

Sunday, September 28, 7:00 p.m.
Screening: ROOFMAN
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Q&A with co-writer Derek Cianfrance immediately following.
Screenplay by Derek Cianfrance & Kirt Gunn