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About PGA

The Producers Guild of America is a non-profit trade organization that represents, protects and promotes the interests of all members of the producing team in film, television and new media.

Learn more about us

Member Exclusive Programs

Strength of the Community

PGA members benefit from being part of a community that is more than 8,000 strong with decades of experience in all facets of producing. Members share a deep commitment to giving back and paying it forward within their Guild - whether its volunteering to mentor others or making their first calls when staffing up.

Mentoring

One-on-One - All members are eligible to request a mentor. Open enrollment two times per year.

Film and TV Basecamps - Multi-week programs for members developing creative projects. Competitive.

Mentoring Shadow Program - Providing mid-to-high level producers with access to on set or in office opportunities. Competitive.

Hire PGA

Offering companies uniquely customizable ways to engage with members based on their company priorities, hiring needs and timeline. Members automatically receive targeted job listings. Some employers ask PGA to collect and forward all applicants, some also request select members for speed interviews. Want to ensure that you receive appropriate job listings? Please take a moment to update your profile.

Voices and Faces of the Guild

Meet Some of Our Members

The Application Process

Join PGA

PGA is a professional trade association. Membership is not automatic.

The Application Process

3/16/2023: Technical work is being done to the application. It will be available again during the week of 3/20. Apologies for any inconvenience.

The Vetting Process takes 30 - 90 days

For more information on the Benefits of Joining

Requirements for Membership

Membership is based on Guild-recognized qualifying credits and years in the industry.

Quick rule of thumb, you'll need one of the following for eligibility:

Enough qualifying producing credits within last 7 years for feature films

Enough qualifying producing credits within last 5 years for other formats

Receipt of the PGA Producers Mark ("p.g.a") on 2 or more feature films with qualifying distribution (automatic qualification)

Producer nominee for the Oscars and Producers Guild Awards and apply within 2 years of your nomination(automatic qualification)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get health insurance if I join?

I recently received "p.g.a." designation for my screen credit. Am I now a member?

No. PGA membership and the Producers Mark (p.g.a.) are two completely different designations with separate processes for approval. Membership in PGA is not a requirement to receive the Producers Mark, a certification mark which PGA licenses to the producer(s) of feature-length productions that are identified as performing a majority of the producing functions on a specific motion picture in a decision-making capacity.

I've applied for membership before but was denied. How can I be reconsidered?

Before you re-apply, be sure to check our membership requirements. Criteria can change over time, so check back regularly. Still have questions? Please email applications@producersguild.org

What Committees and Groups can PGA members join?

Industry Love

Initiatives

Producers shoulder the responsibility for the tone and tenor of productions. As such, the Guild has established a number of tentpole initiatives for which it is a leader within the industry. Collectively, these initiatives help lead the industry and culture forward.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

A Commitment to being One Guild - inclusive and representative of all

PGA Create, a new immersive lab for emerging and mid-career creative producers from backgrounds underrepresented in the industry

Must submit with project in active development, financing or packaging

Submissions have closed for the upcoming Scripted Cycle taking place in Fall 2022. Submissions for the 2023 Documentary Cycle will open this Winter.

Questions: diversity@producersguild.org

Employment

Is your company, network, streamer or studio looking to hire?

Producers Mark (p.g.a.)

A certification mark for feature-length productions

Identifies which producers performed a majority of the producing functions on a specific motion picture in a decision-making capacity

Producers who meet this standard may use the Mark (p.g.a.) next to their names in the onscreen credits and ads for a specific motion picture.
Check out the requirements

Safety

Producers set the culture and tenor on a set

Sustainability

Best practices to make your production more sustainable

Producers Guild Awards

Celebrating the year's best producing achievements!

Latest Edition

Produced By magazine is published four times a year. Producers Guild members receive a complimentary subscription with their membership.

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Mentoring

One-on-One - All members are eligible to request a mentor. Open enrollment two times per year.

Film and TV Basecamps - Multi-week programs for members developing creative projects. Competitive.

Mentoring Shadow Program - Providing mid-to-high level producers with access to on set or in office opportunities. Competitive.

Hire PGA

Offering companies uniquely customizable ways to engage with members based on their company priorities, hiring needs and timeline. Members automatically receive targeted job listings. Some employers ask PGA to collect and forward all applicants, some also request select members for speed interviews. Want to ensure that you receive appropriate job listings? Please take a moment to update your profile.

Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for Producers Guild of America/AP Images

A Day with the PGA Awards Nominees
Watch the Videos

Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for Producers Guild/AP Images

2021 Winners Announced
See the list of winners and nominees

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The Most Important Things To Know About Film Budgeting – The Film Fund

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Film budgeting is a very crucial component to the pre-production phase regardless of the type of film you’re planning to make — whether it be a low budget short film, an independent feature, or a high budget Hollywood blockbuster.