Submissions are now open for the 2026 PGA Innovation Award which recognizes productions pushing boundaries across a wide spectrum of technology, storytelling, and budget. Deadline to submit: Friday, October 31, 2025. For complete rules or to submit: producersguildofamerica.submittable.com/submit

Scenes from the annual Producers' Mixer at #TIFF with cross-border producer collaborations between PGA and Canadian Media Producers Association members. 2025 was our largest turnout for the annual Producers' Mixer with over 300 in attendance. Special thanks to Cinespace Studios and TIFF.

Last chance to submit Television Programs for consideration at the 2026 #PGAAwards!

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"Every week we were driving towards something new; A new event, new quests, new gameplay modes. One week, I asked if we could make heroes and bring them to the battlefield, and we turned that around and had Darth Vader stood up in the game by the end of that week..."

"Producers manage, administer, budget and schedule – but at the core of everything is how we relate to the crew and cast. It's important to me that I cultivate and strengthen my relationships with everyone – from the director, producers and team to vendors and executives..."

Submissions are now open for the 2026 PGA Innovation Award which recognizes productions pushing boundaries across a wide spectrum of technology, storytelling, and budget. Deadline to submit: Friday, October 31, 2025. For complete rules or to submit: producersguildofamerica.submittable.com/submit

"We spend many months, sometimes years, digging through endless archival resources to visually support a subject’s story: thousands of hours of footage, photographs, news coverage, historical records, and more..."

Join us for an informational webinar hosted by the Entertainment Community Fund. The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) will present guidance on how to file and strengthen your appeal while understanding your rights in the process. Open to the public. entertainmentcommunity.org/FEMAAppeal

Two producers pull back the curtain on the work they did to earn PGA's Producers Mark: Damon Ross, p.g.a., The Bad Guys 2; and Debra Hayward, p.g.a., The Woman in Cabin 10. Produced By Magazine: bit.ly/onthemark2 #producedby #producers #producersmark #producersguild #production

"The Penguin was a beast to make. We shot in the dead of winter in New York, managed covid and two strikes, and the number one on our call sheet was in prosthetics and a full body suit..."

Last chance to submit Documentary Motion Pictures for consideration at the 2026 #PGAAwards!

Three producers pull back the curtain on the work they did to earn PGA's Producers Mark: Michelle Wong, p.g.a., KPop Demon Hunters; Kristin Burr, p.g.a., Freakier Friday; and Andrew Lazar, p.g.a., Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice. Produced By Magazine: bit.ly/onthemark1

"Producers manage, administer, budget and schedule – but at the core of everything is how we relate to the crew and cast. It's important to me that I cultivate and strengthen my relationships with everyone – from the director, producers and team to vendors and executives..."

Greg Berlanti + Sarah Schechter of Berlanti Productions grace the latest cover of Produced By magazine. Learn how these stalwart partners are fighting the good fights, putting the audience first, and forecasting the future of the industry: bit.ly/gregandsarah

"Producing isn’t just a job, it’s a skilled job. I can spot a copyright infringement from a mile away, I know the cost of renting a 4K camera, I know the cut off deadline for 1099s, I know how many operators it takes to run a dolly..."

"For me, producing is all about pushing the boundaries of storytelling. Leading creative, technical, and business teams through uncharted territory takes more than just vision — it requires the ability to communicate, whether that’s through conversation, detailed written requirements..."

From Hollywood Commission: Do you work in #indiefilm or TV? If so, we want your feedback! We worked with producers and others to develop Respect on Set – a program to prevent harassment and abuse in entertainment. Now, we want to hear your thoughts. 2-minute survey: bit.ly/3H56XOV #emmys2025

“The Top 10 Questions Producers Should Ask When Utilizing AI” was one of the most requested tip sheets shared during our recent Produced By Conference. It was so popular amongst PGA members that we decided to make it publicly available. To download visit producersguild.org/top-10-questions-ai

Last chance to submit your application for the Scripted Cycle of PGA Create, our lab for emerging and mid-career creative producers! Applications close this Friday (August 1). For information or to apply, click here: producersguild.org/pga-create

Applications are now open for the 2025 Scripted Cycle of PGA Create! The deadline to submit is Friday, August 1. For information or to apply, click here: producersguild.org/pga-create

Our One Guild West Coast Inter-Guild Networking Mixer at Lux Angeles Studios brought together members of the PGA’s AAPI, Career Longevity, LGBTQ+, Producers of Color, and Women’s Impact Network (WIN) Working Groups — plus friends from the Casting Society, DGA, and WGA.

Breaking news! Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $750 million film and TV tax credit, boosting one of California’s hallmark industries, Los Angeles’ local economy, and thousands of industry jobs.

Thank you to THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY producers Atif Malik, p.g.a. and Matt O'Neill, p.g.a. for kicking off PGA's Indie Case Study Series. A huge thanks to Tommy Oliver, Chair of PGA's Independent Producers Committee, for moderating and to Rideback Ranch for hosting! See you at the next one.

At the #ProducedBy2025 panel for "Financing the Future: New Models Reshaping Production," speakers lent their perspectives during a thoughtful exploration of the future of producing through the lens of finance.

At the #ProducedBy2025 panel for "The State of Producing," speakers discussed how producers behind top film and television productions are getting things made in today’s market.

Check out a clip from PGA's Produced By Conference panel "The Fine Print of AI: Protecting Yourself & Your Production." Get a sense of the evolving landscape of working with AI service providers and the real-world pain points facing producers.

At the #ProducedBy2025 panel for "Producing with AI Today," speakers explored how AI is being used today across studio films, indie projects, and production infrastructure.

PGA member only: Wednesday, 6/18 join us for a deep-dive into the unique strategies it sometimes takes to shepherd an independent film from the earliest seed of an idea to its ultimate release.

At "From Pitch to Screen" sponsored by NETFLIX, Executive Producers, Co-Creators and Writers Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne delved into the making of the critically acclaimed Netflix limited series ADOLESCENCE.

Breaking news! SAG-AFTRA’s Producer Portal makes the signatory process easier than ever. www.indiewire.com/news/busines...

Debra Martin Chase graces the cover of Produced By magazine this issue. Read about her drive and instincts in film, TV and theater in the cover story: bit.ly/producedby-debramartinchase #ProducedBy #producers #filmmaking #tv #filmproducers #filmproduction #tvproduction #tvproducers

PGA is a community partner of the Hollywood Climate Summit, the annual conference bringing together entertainment and media professionals to take action on climate.

Breaking news: PGA Signs Special Ambassador & Coalition Letter to Support Film & TV Jobs With Congressional Reconciliation Priorities deadline.com/2025/05/trum...

In case you missed this roundtable, the full discussion is now available here:

Breaking news! Speakers announced for Produced By Conference 2025 on Saturday, May 31 at the Universal Studios Lot. producedbyconference.com #producedby2025 #producedbyconference #producedbyconference2025 #producers #producing #film #tv #emergingmedia #futureofproducing #ai

From TheWrap: If you are a stakeholder in film and TV productions, don't miss TheWrapPRO roundtable at noon PT this Thursday, May 8, on the challenges LA is facing with the loss of business and jobs. PGA CEO is among the featured speakers. Register here: lnkd.in/eiKtvDAD

From Local 600 Sustainability: Are you in NY, LA, Atlanta or Chicago? IATSE Local 600 is hosting e-waste events. Recycle your old electronics and office supplies. #pgasustainability #sustainability #ewaste #recycling #filmindustry #tvindustry #entertainmentindustry @icglocal600.bsky.social

Breaking news! The 2026 PGA Awards will be held February 28, 2026. For all key dates for the season, please visit: producersguild.org/awards-date-... #pgaawards #pgaawards2026 #awards #awardsseason #film #tv #producers #filmmakers

"My producing job entails working closely with the Executive Producers and supervising producing teams during prep, production, and/or post to ensure that the expectations from the Showrunner are met."

Join us for a Zoom webinar where we will discuss ways of creating a strategy to navigate your debt after a disaster. The session will feature panelists from the nonprofit public interest law firm Public Counsel to make sure you know your rights as a consumer.

From Local 600 Sustainability: Are you in NY, LA, Atlanta or Chicago? IATSE Local 600 is hosting e-waste events. Recycle your old electronics and office supplies. #pgasustainability #sustainability #ewaste #recycling #filmindustry #tvindustry #entertainmentindustry @icglocal600.bsky.social

From Seed&Spark's Creative Sustainability Summit: Join us on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10 AM ET at The Plaza Theatre in Atlanta. www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-fi... #ATLFF #IndieFilm #Crowdfunding #Atlanta #Networking #SeedAndSpark #FilmCommunity

"We were 325 hours and 15 years into filming our documentary, in the middle of the rough cut, when one of our central characters bravely and unexpectedly revealed a plot twist that became a critical anchor in the narrative arc..."

"On Hustle & Flow we came to a standstill during production over the treatment of one of DJay’s girls. I asked Craig’s mom to decide. That’s producing." – Stephanie Allain, Producer of HUSTLE & FLOW and EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS #producingisajob

Registration is now open! Join us in LA on Saturday, May 31 for #producedby2025 – a day packed with a deep dive into AI, a spotlight on what it takes to pitch, sell and launch a TV series today, the future of producing and the always necessary networking. Register at producedbyconference.com

"Building with The Cat in the Hat and cooking Dora’s favorite recipes bring TV shows to life for children. Producing immersive ways for kids to play, listen and interact with their favorite TV characters ignites passion. I create shows – on every digital platform – to inspire families..."

"Right now times are hard. Lots of people are struggling. But with so much change there will inevitably be new cracks in the system. Those cracks will create new ways to get things made. New talent to be discovered. New technology to help tell new stories..."

PGA members only: On Mondays 3/17, 3/24 and 3/31, join us for a three-part virtual Masterclass where we will demystify the budgeting process, offer insights into script breakdown and shoot schedules, and delve into fundamental budgeting basics.

"Producing fulldome/XR immersive – emerging media formats – has required continual learning and understanding new tech & content pipelines in addition to cinematic capture – CG & animation." – Kate McCallum, Producer of MESMERICA 360 and BEAUTIFICA 360 #producingisajob