Press Room
2020
May 31
Statement from WGAW President David A. Goodman in Response to the Murder of George Floyd and Protests
WGAW President David A. Goodman today issued the following statement in response to the murder of George Floyd and protests that have erupted across the nation.
April 16
Writers Guild of America Unveils Enhanced Online Jobs Platform to Help Writers Keep Connected With Showrunners, Producers and Executives
The WGA today debuted an enhanced online staffing and development platform to connect writers directly with showrunners, producers, and executives.
March 27
WGAW Statement on CARES Act
WGAW statement in response to House passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
February 01
2020 Writers Guild Awards Winners Announced
WGAW and WGAE tonight announced the winners of the 2020 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional categories.
January 27
Actress-Comedian-Singer Ana Gasteyer to Host 2020 Writers Guild Awards West Coast Ceremony
Acclaimed actress-comedian-singer Ana Gasteyer (Saturday Night Live) is set to host Writers Guild of America West’s 2020 Writers Guild Awards L.A. show.
January 15
Screenwriter Charles Randolph to Receive WGAW’s 2020 Paul Selvin Award for Bombshell
Writers Guild and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Charles Randolph has been named the recipient of the WGAW’s 2020 Paul Selvin Award in recognition of his script for Bombshell.
January 09
Hugh Fink Returns to Executive Produce WGAW’S 2020 Writers Guild Awards Show
Having served as Executive Producer for WGAW’s awards shows since 2015, Emmy-winning writer-producer Hugh Fink returns again this year to helm the WGAW’s ceremony.
January 08
Television Writer-Director-Producer Brad Falchuk to Receive WGAW’S 2020 Valentine Davies Award
Writer, director, and producer Brad Falchuk has been named the recipient of WGAW’s 2020 Valentine Davies Award in recognition of his positive impact on young writers.
January 06
2020 Writers Guild Awards Screenplay Nominations Announced
WGAW and WGAE have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting during 2019.