Los Angeles Events Calendar – May 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

Friday, May 02, 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.

Wednesday, May 07, 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET)
Fundamentals of Screenwriting with Timothy Michael Cooper
Zoom
RSVP
Get Personal With Your Writing. Let’s get vulnerable…together. We never forget the scripts, novels, plays, and other artworks that grapple with difficult concepts, show powerful convictions, or deal with the genuine conflicts, secrets, and lies raging inside us. Learn how to bring these emotions directly to the page through controversial characters, challenging POVs, and insightful plot twists–which will excite you as a writer and every reader looking for a new and honest voice!

Wednesday, May 07, 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.

Thursday, May 08, 7–8:30 p.m.
Writers Education Committee Meeting
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-Purpose Room + Zoom (Hybrid)
RSVP
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. Special guests Brie Neimand (SVP of Development) and Steph Rosenthal (VP of Comedy Development) at Fox Entertainment Studios are set to appear at 7 p.m. meeting start.

Monday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET)
Intro to Freedom of Information: Accessing Public Records with Jessica Huseman of the Friendly State News
Zoom
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Jessica Huseman will host a 90-minute course on filing a public records request. You’ll walk away with proven strategies for filing successful records requests, and fill-in requests that can help you start filing immediately. PLEASE NOTE: We are able to present this event for free due to a generous grant from the New York State Consortium for Worker Education (CWE). As part of this grant, WGAE needs to provide the CWE with information on who attends the events they fund. This information is necessary for the CWE to continue to receive their state funding – and, in turn, for them to continue to provide support for programs like the one you are attending. Completion of a Consortium for Worker Education (CWE) intake form is required for participation in this program. The link to the form will be provided to you in your confirmation email, and the form must be submitted prior to the event in order for you to attend; if you do not complete the form prior to the event, your registration may be cancelled.

Monday, May 12, 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, May 13, 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, May 14, 7–9 p.m.
Career Longevity Committee Meeting
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room
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, May 15, 5–6 p.m.
Writers on Writing with Severance’s Dan Erickson
Zoom
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Writers on Writing looks at a screenwriter’s career and writing process, from their early introductions to screenwriting to their proudest career accomplishments–plus all the lessons learned in between. For this session, we’re joined by Dan Erickson, Creator, Executive Producer, and Writer of the hit Apple TV+ show Severance. We’ll learn how Dan got his start as a writer, how he came up with the premise for the hit psychological thriller, and how the writers’ room approaches developing the mysterious story arcs. Moderated by Jenelle Riley (Deputy Awards and Features Editor, Variety). 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 webinar.

Monday, May 19, 7–9 p.m.
Latinx Writers Committee Meeting
WGAW 2nd Floor, Multi-purpose Room + Zoom (Hybrid)
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, May 20, 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, May 21, 7–9 p.m.
South Asian Writers Committee Meeting
Zoom
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. Guest Speaker:** **Irene Lee, Director of Drama Development, Specialty Series, Netflix. Established in 2024.

Tuesday, May 27, 6–7 p.m.
WGF x Imaginable Futures – Character Creation Lab: Writing Student and Working Parent Characters
Zoom
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The Writers Guild Foundation hosts a virtual Character Creation Lab in partnership with Imaginable Futures focused on developing compelling character backstories and storylines through the lens of pursuing education and better career paths to support their families. Learn how narratives that depict social issues around higher education, early childhood education, childcare and caregiving, systemic racism, and access to upward mobility provide relatable stories to audiences and how to craft authentic characters with a toolbox of informed research and resources that represent the challenges of the work-family balance. Panelists include Michelle Denise Jackson (Maid) and Madeline Hendricks Lewen (Jane The Virgin). Moderated by Jenn Clark, Imaginable Futures Strategic Communications Lead. 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.

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, May 3, 1:00 p.m.
Screening: THE PRESIDENT’S WIFE
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Léa Domenach & Clémence Dargent
This is a Foreign Language film with English subtitles.

Saturday, May 3, 4:00 p.m.
Screening: MAGAZINE DREAMS
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written and Directed by Elijah Bynum

Sunday, May 11 , 2:00 p.m.
Screening: THUNDERBOLTS*
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo
Story by Eric Pearson
Based on the Marvel Comics

Sunday, May 11, 5:00 p.m.
Screening: FRIENDSHIP
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written and Directed by Andrew DeYoung

Saturday, May 17, 2:00 p.m.
Screening: JULIET & ROMEO
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written and Directed by Timothy Scott Bogart

Saturday, May 17, 5:00 p.m.
Screening: UNTIL DAWN
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler
Screen Story by Blair Butler and Gary Dauberman

Saturday, May 17, 8:00 p.m.
Screening: THE SURFER
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Thomas Martin

Saturday, May 24, 1:00 p.m.
Screening: LILO & STITCH
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes
Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.

Saturday, May 24, 4:00 p.m.
Screening: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Christopher McQuarrie & Erik Jendresen
Based on the Television Series Created by Bruce Geller

Saturday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Screening: HURRY UP TOMORROW
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Trey Edward Shults & Abel Tesfaye & Reza Fahim

Saturday, May 31, 1:00 p.m.
Screening: JANE AUSTEN WRECKED MY LIFE
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written and Directed by Laura Piani

Saturday, May 31, 4:00 p.m.
Screening: FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Q&A with Lori Evans Taylor immediately following.
Screenplay by Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor
Story by Jon Watts and Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor
Based on Characters Created by Jeffrey Reddick

Saturday, May 31, 7:00 p.m.
Screening: BRING HER BACK
Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman