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We feel the best media and entertainment projects will arise out of interacting with our peers and competing with one another to acquire the best material.

09/25/2026

THERE’S STILL TIME! Applications to join the Associates LA Board are open until October 1st. APPLY NOW!

We are looking for engaged, dynamic, and creative members who want to help Associate LA thrive. Together, our board works to grow membership, create panels and events, and provide networking opportunities.

CRITERIA TO BE ON THE BOARD:
• A mid-level entertainment professional (mid-level agents, managers, producers, directors, writers, and development executives ranging from Manager through Vice President).
• Passionate about cultivating an inclusive community and helping colleagues grow within our industry.
• Have sufficient time to devote working on a very active board.

What you need to know?
• Board Members serve a two year term
• You must be a current member
• If selected, in person interviews will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

DON’T WAIT! Submit your application via link in bio and join these awesome leaders✨

09/18/2026

HRTS Associates LA Presents : An Exclusive Roundtable with Bill Damaschke ✨

☕ Join us for breakfast and an intimate, off-the-record conversation with BILL DAMASCHKE, President & Chief Creative Officer of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.

A seasoned Broadway producer and former DreamWorks Animation CCO, Bill’s professional journey encompasses award-winning work across theater, live performance, and feature-length animation, helping shape some of the most beloved stories in contemporary popular culture.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 10 AM PST
📍 Burbank, CA

❓ Have a question for Bill? We invite members to submit questions in advance during registration to be considered for inclusion in the conversation.

🎬 Event Co-Chairs:
Nicole Demerse & Sam Poliquin

🎟️ Limited Spots Available – RSVP to enter the lottery by Thursday, October 8 @ 12:00 PM PT

SEE YOU THERE!

09/17/2026

Want to Join the Associates LA Board? The Application Deadline has been EXTENDED until October 1st!

We are looking for engaged, dynamic, and creative members who want to help Associate LA thrive. Together, our board works to grow membership, create panels and events, and provide networking opportunities.

2025-2026 Events Hosted by the Associates LA Board:
🔥 Fireside Conversations with Industry Leaders
🏳️‍🌈 Summer PRIDE Mixer
🎬 A Dive into Microdramas & The Future of Narrative Storytelling
🤝 Spring Speed Networking Mixer
🎤 Creative Kickstart: A Night of Practice Speed Pitching
☕ Breakfast with a Boss (quarterly)

What you need to know?
• Board Members serve a two year term
• You must be a current member
• If selected, in person interviews will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

NEW Deadline to Apply is Tuesday, October 1, 2026.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION — LINK IN BIO✨

09/15/2026

💐 MODERATOR ANNOUNCED! 💐

We’re excited to share that Margie Moreno, SVP, Current Programming at Warner Bros. Television, will be moderating this exciting event!

HRTS Touchpoints: Latinx Storytellers: Shaping the Future of Entertainment, Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

In Partnership with Latina Squad& LatinTB

👉 Swipe to learn more about our moderator

THE PANELISTS 👥

Debby Wolf — Showrunner, LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ
Eduardo Cismeros — Showrunner, ACAPULCO
Steven Canals — Showrunner, POSE
Valentina Garza — Showrunner, XO KITTY

WHEN: September 22, 2026 🗓️
TIME: 7PM PT ⏰
LOCATION: CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios 📍

💡 Through an engaging conversation, our panelists will share career highlights, anecdotes about their shows, insights into today’s evolving entertainment landscape and the ways in which they continue championing bold storytelling in a time of upheaval and change.

🤝 Following the panel, attendees are encouraged to stay for networking and community building with fellow members and industry professionals.

DON’T WAIT! The registration deadline is tomorrow, September 16, 2026 @ 12 PM PT

SEE YOU THERE!

09/10/2026

WHAT A NIGHT! 🎉

We had an incredible time at our 3rd Annual Joint Summer Mixer with the Television Academy!

We loved bringing our community together with the Emmys / Television Academy Writers, Documentary, and Reality Peer Groups for an unforgettable evening.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us, our Event Co-Chairs Nicole Demerse, Marggy & Michaela Qvale, our contributing sponsor First Entertainment Credit Union | Banking for Creators, and The Aster for hosting us at their beautiful Hollywood space 🙌

As our co-president Jess Schwartz says, if you’re interested in hosting awesome events like this, join our board — applications extended until October 1st!

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09/09/2026

💐 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 💐

HRTS Touchpoints: Latinx Storytellers: Shaping the Future of Entertainment, Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

In Partnership with Latina Squad & LatinTB

In-person event open to ALL HRTS Members!

Join us this Hispanic Heritage Month for a celebration of the visionary Latinx creators shaping the future of entertainment!

WHEN: September 22, 2026 🗓️
TIME: 7PM PT ⏰
LOCATION: CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Studios 📍

MEET THE PANELISTS 👥

Debby Wolf — Showrunner, LOPEZ VS. LOPEZ
Eduardo Cismeros — Showrunner, ACAPULCO
Steven Canals — Showrunner, POSE
Valentina Garza — Showrunner, XO KITTY

👉 Swipe to learn more about our panelists
Moderator TBA

💡 Through an engaging conversation, our panelists will share career highlights, anecdotes about their shows, insights into today’s evolving entertainment landscape and the ways in which they continue championing bold storytelling in a time of upheaval and change.

🤝 Following the panel, attendees are encouraged to stay for networking and community building with fellow members and industry professionals.

Capacity is limited! RSVPs will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 12 PM PT

SEE YOU THERE!

08/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 📢

HRTS Touchpoints: Latinx Storytellers: Shaping the Future of Entertainment ✨

Join us this Hispanic Heritage Month for a celebration of the visionary Latinx creators shaping the future of entertainment. Bringing together influential voices across television, this special event will spotlight the creativity, innovation, and leadership driving the industry forward 🙌

🤝 Following the panel, we encourage you to stay for networking and community building with fellow members and industry professionals.

📅 WHEN: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
⏰ TIME: 7:00 PM PT
📍 WHERE: CrewHQ at Warner Bros. Discovery
🎤 PANELISTS: TBA

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Latina Squad & LatinTB

HRTSA EVENT CO-CHAIRS:
Adriana Martínez Barrón, Elisa Oliveras, & Richard Flores

JHRTS EVENT CO-CHAIRS:
Desireé N. Shepherd, Victoria Miranda

08/19/2026

Associate LA Invites You to JOIN THE BOARD‼️

We are looking for engaged, dynamic, and creative members who want to help Associate LA thrive. Together, our board works to grow membership, create panels and events, and provide networking opportunities.

2025-2026 Events Hosted by the Associates LA Board:
🔥 Fireside Conversations with Industry Leaders
🏳️‍🌈 Summer PRIDE Mixer
🎬 A Dive into Microdramas & The Future of Narrative Storytelling
🤝 Spring Speed Networking Mixer
🎤 Creative Kickstart: A Night of Practice Speed Pitching
☕ Breakfast with a Boss (quarterly)

What you need to know?
• Board Members serve a two year term
• You must be a current member
• If selected, in person interviews will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Deadline to Apply is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION — LINK IN BIO✨

Want to Join the Associates LA Board? Applications for Are Now Live!

CRITERIA TO BE ON THE BOARD:
• A mid-level entertainment professional (mid-level agents, managers, producers, directors, writers, and development executives ranging from Manager through Vice President).
• Passionate about cultivating an inclusive community and helping colleagues grow within our industry.
• Have sufficient time to devote working on a very active board.

Deadline to Apply: September 1st

07/21/2026

HRTS Associates LA Presents: 3rd Annual Joint Summer Mixer w/ The Television Academy 🎉

Join us for a friendly get together with the Emmys / Television Academy: the WRITERS Peer Group & Special Guests, DOCUMENTARY and REALITY Peer Groups!

📅 When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM PT
📍 Where: Hollywood, CA

Event Co-Chairs:
Nicole Demerse, Marggy, Michaela Qvale

🏆 CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR PROMOTION: Each attendee who opens a membership with First Entertainment Credit Union | Banking for Creators during this event will receive a $50.00 Visa gift card!

Capacity is limited! RSVPs will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis until Thursday, August 20 @ 12:00 PM PT. No plus ones. If you are a member of both HRTS and the Television Academy, we request that you ONLY RSVP TO ONE ORGANIZATION (not both).

See you there!

07/14/2026

HRTS Associates LA Presents: A Fireside Conversation with Peter Friedlander and Mike Flanagan 🔥

Join us for a special conversation with Peter Friedlander, Head of Global TV at Amazon MGM Studios, and Mike Flanagan, acclaimed writer, director, and creator of Prime Video’s upcoming series CARRIE.

In this wide-ranging discussion, Peter and Mike will reflect on their longstanding creative partnership, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at some of today’s most acclaimed television series, including the creative vision behind bringing Stephen King’s CARRIE to a new generation.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:
👤Peter Friedlander (Head of Global TV, Amazon MGM Studios)
👤Mike Flanagan (Acclaimed Writer, Director and Creator of upcoming Prime Video series CARRIE and Universal feature THE EXORCIST)

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
🕛 12 PM – Reception
🕐 1:00 PM – Fireside Conversation
📍 Culver City, CA
Venue details to follow.

Event Co-Chairs:
Liz Mackintosh, Liz Wile, Jennifer Katz
In-person event open to Executive and Associate Members.

Members of the HRTS Fellowship Class of 2026 will be in attendance guests of HRTS Foundation Contributing Sponsor Amazon MGM Studios

⚠️ Capacity is limited! RSVPs will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

📩 RSVP by Monday, July 20 at 12 PM PST.

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Los Angeles, CA
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https://hrts.org/hrts-events-calendar/

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