WGF's 5th Annual Virtual Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament
UPDATE: Due to scheduling conflicts, this year’s virtual poker tournament is canceled. Those who had registered for this event have received an email with further information. We hope to see you next year!
Escape from 2020 craziness for one night and play virtual poker with the Writers Guild Foundation!
We’re hosting a no limit, Texas Hold ‘Em tournament via Zoom. Buy-in is free (yes, you read that right) and donations to the WGF are welcome all night. Zoomingle with writers, learn more about the WGF's programs, and flaunt your card game from the comforts of your couch.
New to poker or a little rusty? Log on early for lessons. The Tournament starts at 7:30pm PT.
Go all in and RSVP now. You’ll receive confirmation upon registration, and we’ll send out Zoom instructions and tournament details the week before.
Screenwriters Toolkit with Jessica Bendinger
The Veterans Writing Project is excited to welcome screenwriter and novelist Jessica Bendinger to share her tools for the writing process and how to apply these principles to your work.
Jessica Bendinger's films have grossed over $500 million worldwide, spawning a myriad of sequels, TV shows and Jeopardy questions. In her 20-year career as a sought-after industry creative and consultant, she has worked with everyone from Sundance to Google. She has taught screenwriting at UCLA and served as an industry mentor for Sundance Institute, The Blacklist, American Film Institute, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Writers Guild of America, NY Women in Film, Austin Film Festival, and YouTube Business Bootcamp to name a few. She is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the DGA, the WGA, SACD (France), and ASCAP.
Jessica will be discussing points covered in her new book The Bring It On Book: Screenplay / How-To + Never-Before-Seen Scenes, Together Forever for the Very First Time. If you would like to read the book in advance, I have linked portals to purchase below. You are not required to read this book to attend the discussion.
https://www.amazon.com/Bring-Book-Screenplay-How-Never-Before-Seen/dp/1887229582
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55312436-the-bring-it-on-book
Holiday Party Hosted by The Writers Guild Foundation
Join us on December 8, 2019 from 4:30-6:30 at NeueHouse Hollywood for cocktails and conversation with a purpose. We’re raising money for the Writers Guild Foundation and introducing two new initiatives, one that will offer college stipends to the children of WGAW members, and the other to pay off one lucky new WGAW member’s student debt.
NOTE: WGA members who have entered our giveaway must purchase a ticket and be present at the time of the drawing in order to win. For more information, check out our FAQ.
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War of the Words! A Trivia Night Battle [EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE]
War of the Words is our audiovisual film and television Trivia Night that features eight rounds of challenging trivia and prizes for our top teams. We’ll provide the drinks, you bring your A-game.
Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir Book Signing & Reception
Join author Victoria Riskin and the Writers Guild Foundation for a special evening commemorating two Hollywood legends.
A discussion between Riskin and screenwriter Howard A. Rodman immediately follows the pre-reception.
Pre-reception begins at 6:30 PM. Program begins at 7:30 PM.
Copies of Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir will be available for purchase at the event.
To RSVP, please fill out and submit the below form.