Writers Guild of America West
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A labor union representing writers of motion pictures, television, radio, and internet programming.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined October 2010
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The Writers Guild of America East will no longer be active on https://t.co/3RwKzg4rKK. Please follow the Guild on BlueSky: https://t.co/tjZlUdwPrG and on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at WGAEast.
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"As an upper-level writer, I’ve gotten into the habit of telling writers I meet, and like, to stay in touch. I give them my email. You’d be surprised how often they don’t follow up." #Writtenby
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If a door opens, walk through it, says Sal Calleros.
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You can also listen to the full episode: https://t.co/fsgV1LYXqd
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In this episode, In this episode, we chat with with #M3GAN 2.0 screenwriter-director Gerard Johnstone about upgrading horror fans’ favorite robotic doll, the creative challenges of making sequels to hit movies, and more. https://t.co/ESC8vQ9Mv7
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AB 1138 has passed! The goal of expanding and modernizing California’s Film and Television Jobs Program was achieved through the tireless efforts of WGAW members, our partners in the EUC, and our allies in the state legislature. #KeepCaliforniaRolling
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The legislation, championed by unions and production advocates that have been raising the alarm on the state’s anemic production levels, now moves to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for final approval.
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Thank you Mindy Kaling, Charlie Grandy, and the writers of #NotSuitableForWork for having us this week! If you’re in an active writers’ room, WGAW organizers are available to stop by for member updates, swag, and to answer questions. DM to schedule!
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WGAW joined Governor Newsom today as he signed a bill to expand the CA Film and TV Tax Incentive. Funding for the jobs program will more than double to $750 million, a crucial step to keeping production jobs in CA. #KeepCaliforniaRolling
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Say hello to the Start Button! To learn more, log on to myWGA. 💻
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We are thrilled to announce that the California Film & TV Jobs Program has officially expanded funding to $750 million annually!💪#KeepCaliforniaRolling #UnionStrong
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If someone approaches you to sign a ballot measure, don't sign! Instead, report the petition circulator's location and activities at https://t.co/NFJ9ZkoslJ or by calling 909-326-0042.
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"Every time a payment was late, I lodged a complaint with Guild staff - and every single time I recovered interest." #EndLatePay
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In this week's episode, St. Denis Medical creators Eric Ledgin & @justinspitzer talk about keeping the workplace comedy mockumentary format fresh, the creative challenges of writing for network primetime TV, staffing their writers’ room, and more. #WGAWPod
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Showrunner @MaraBrockAkil on hiring writers. Watch the full episode: https://t.co/GI3EnkECQQ
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“This would never happen to an executive, but it keeps happening to writers. That’s why we need a strong union.” #EndLatePay
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Writers, understand your rights under the MBA to make sure you collect the late pay you are rightfully owed! #EndLatePay
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"Writing the stories you’re already inspired to write can easily become climate stories simply by acknowledging that climate exists in the world of your characters." #Writtenby
writtenby.com
You can make them as fun, romantic, or scary as you want.
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