What to Do When You're Unemployed

Check out this great post from Josie Campbell at KeyPA.net discussing the bright side of unemployment.  Post includes links to writer's ...

Let the Great Pension Scare Begin

Throughout the last year, I have discussed many of the ways universities are scaring faculty and workers into accepting lower salaries and b...

Congratulations to Emmy Winner (and former IPS assistant) Erin Levy

During In Plain Sight's second season, Erin was the EP's assistant.  She left the position to become a writer's assistant on ...

California Senate Approves Major Bill on Community College Faculty

The state senate voted in favor of the Assembly Concurrent Resolution 138 by a 23 to 11 margin on Monday August 23rd. This bill calls for c...

How Many Scripts Do I Need Before An Agent or Manager Will Sign Me?

Generally speaking, at least two. You will occasionally hear stories of agents signing talent based on only one script, but it’s unusual. ...

Attn: Alice Park

Dear Alice, I know you're reading this.  Don't ignore me. I hear you're moving to LA... eventually.  Call me when you get here. ...

Anatomy of My Career [13 Years in the Making]: Part I

I rarely write about myself on this blog, for the same reason I don’t write Facebook status updates; I can’ t imagine anyone would be entert...

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Now Taking Submissions for September's Special Feature

I'm looking for a TV pilot or short film to feature for the month of September.  Click here to learn more about the submission process .

The Wall Street Journal: Revenge of the TV Writers

Annoy a television writer at your peril: You could wind up committing unspeakable crimes or dying a horrible death—in prime time. Settling s...

PALEYFEST: Fall TV Preview Parties

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Trend Alert: Creating Facebook Pages for Fictional Characters

The following article from The New York Times discusses the trend of creating Facebook and Twitter pages for fictional characters.  How do...

Oh Canada!: We have a Global Higher Ed Problem

I recently returned from the Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor meeting in Quebec City where I heard representatives from Canada, Mexico...

WGAE's Web Series Summer Camp

Via deadline.com : WHAT : The WGAE is holding the first “Web Series Summer Camp” - a day-long event featuring workshops, a screening, and n...

How NOT to Write A Spec

From By Ken Levine : I have read some bad specs in my time and now offer some suggestions of what not to do based on actual scripts I have ...

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HU Special Feature - ANOTHER LIFE

August 2010 Another Life Nathan Ruegger Growing up in L.A. is not what it's cracked up to be. In a town of sunshine, glitz, and glamour...

Learn What It Takes to Become a "Made in NY" PA at a Free Panel Discussion

On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, the Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting and Brooklyn Workforce Innovations, in collaboration with Harlem S...

Sigalert.com - LA Traffic Updates

Yesterday, KeyPA.net wrote this great post on LA traffic and directions , which reminded me to post a link to Sigalert.com. Sigalert.com p...

How the Push for Online Degrees Hides the Cause of the UC's Financial Probelms

Inside Higher Ed has a new article on Dean Edley and his promotion of online education as the solution to all of the University of Californi...

Submit Your Film or TV Pilot To Be Featured on HU

Do you have a film or TV pilot you'd like to share?  HU is now showcasing a new project every month in the SPECIAL FEATURES section.  I...