Press Room
2020
July 29
Writers Guild Members Ratify New Contract
The members of Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have ratified a new, three-year deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP)
July 23
Writers Guild of America West Announces Final Candidates for 2020 Board of Directors Election
The WGAW has announced the final list of candidates for the 2020 WGAW Board of Directors election.
June 19
Writers Guild of America West Announces Candidates for 2020 Board of Directors Election
The WGAW Nominating Committee has announced the initial list of candidates for the 2020 WGAW Board of Directors election.
June 12
Letter to Hollywood From WGAW Committee of Black Writers
From the WGAW Board of Directors: “The attached letter was written by the Co-chairs of the WGAW’s Committee of Black Writers...”
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.