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  • Scheduled Website Maintenance

    On Friday, Nov. 21 beginning at 7 p.m. portions of the WGAW website will be inaccessible for maintenance.

  • 3rd & Fairfax Podcast

    Brad Ingelsby on his crime drama series Task, wildfire survival film The Lost Bus, and thriller Echo Valley

  • Agency & Manager Representation Guide

    A guide for WGAW members about submissions and representation policies for managers and franchised agencies.

    Illustration by Marissa Espiritu

  • Screenwriter Coffee Talk Helps Writers Build Bonds

    From how to prepare for OWAs to dealing with free work, screenwriters offer peer advice over pastries.

    Photo by Moises Marquez

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