Press Room
2016
March 24
WGAW Releases 2016 Hollywood Writers Report
Latest findings published on the state of diversity in writing for TV and Film
March 23
WGAW Statement on Passing of SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard
Writers Guild of America West President Howard A. Rodman released the following statement today on the passing of SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard.
March 03
Writers Guild of America West Announces 2016 TV Writer Access Project Honorees
As part of its efforts to promote inclusiveness in the entertainment industry, the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) today announced the 2016 TV Writer Access Project honorees.
February 13
2016 Writers Guild Awards Winners Announced
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the winners of the 2016 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles and the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
February 09
Presenters Talent Line-Up Announced for 2016 Writers Guild Awards West Coast Ceremony
An exciting talent line-up is slated to present honors at the 2016 Writers Guild Awards West Coast ceremony to be hosted this Saturday, February 13, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
February 04
Acclaimed Actor-Writer-Comic Patton Oswalt to Host 2016 Writers Guild Awards West Coast Ceremony
Writers Guild Award and Grammy-nominated actor/writer/comedian Patton Oswalt has been tapped to host the 2016 Writers Guild Awards West Coast ceremony to be held next Saturday, February 13, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
January 27
WGAW Supports FCC Action on TV Set-Top Box Competition
The Writers Guild of America West issued the following statement today in support of FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s proposal to increase television set-top box competition.
January 27
WGAW Statement on Diversity in the Entertainment Industry
Writers Guild of America West President Howard A. Rodman released the following statement today on the issue of diversity in the entertainment industry.
January 26
Screenwriter John McNamara to Receive WGAW's 2016 Paul Selvin Award for Trumbo
The Writers Guild of America West has named screenwriter John McNamara the recipient of the 2016 Paul Selvin Award for his screenplay Trumbo.
January 19
Comedy Screenwriter-Director Elaine May to Receive WGAW's 2016 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement
Acclaimed comedy screenwriter-director-actress Elaine May (Heaven Can Wait, Primary Colors) is set to receive the Writers Guild of America West?s 2016 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement, honoring her extraordinary career and body of work, at the 2016 Writers Guild Awards L.A. ceremony to be held on Saturday, February 13.