HRTS - Hollywood Radio & Television Society

03/10/2026

The International Screenwriters' Association is now accepting applications for the Diversity Initiative. Whether you're writing features or pilots, all genres are welcome.

3 Selected Writers Will Receive:

🟠 12-Month ISAConnect Membership
🟠 Consideration for the ISA Development Slate
🟠 Option Consideration
🟠 Membership to JHRTS
🟠 3-month membership to iPitch.tv
🟠 And so much more...

🚨FINAL DEADLINE - MARCH 19🚨

APPLY TODAY at

03/10/2026

Last Thursday, JHRTS LA held its yearly 35 Under 35 Panel in collaboration with The Hollywood Reporter. Take a look at some memorable moments captured during the event.

A special thanks to Amazon MGM Studios for hosting this uplifting night!

BOARD CO-CHAIRS:
Darián Adriano, Rachel Jarrot, Claire Matson, Aslin Osmara Paxtor, Victoria Miranda, Dejanee Callahan, Carmen Pacheco, Erica Barry, Desireé Shepherd

03/02/2026

The latest HRTS Member Perks & Resources are here!

Check out what's new for HRTS Members here: https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=5883f147d046f6c76588ce3a8&id=c41c8014ff

02/24/2026

HRTS Touchpoints: The State of The Culture Honoring Black History Month ⁠
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A CONVERSATION WITH HOLLYWOOD’s BOLD & VISIONARY LEADERS 💫 ⁠
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Presented by HRTS Associates LA in partnership with and (EICOP)⁠
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📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026⁠
⏰ 6:30 PM PT⁠
📍 United Talent Agency, Beverly Hills⁠
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👥 FEATURED PANELISTS⁠
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Angela Ellis ⁠
VP, Original Content & Entertainment, NFL Media⁠
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Allyson Chung⁠
Agent, TV Literary, UTA⁠
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Ben Watkins⁠
Award-Winning Writer, Executive Producer & Showrunner of CROSS⁠
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Stephen Love⁠
Award-Winning Producer⁠
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🎤 MODERATOR⁠
Gia Peppers⁠
Entertainment Journalist & On-Air Talent⁠
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🎶 DJ⁠
Flex Alexander⁠
Multi-Hyphenate Entertainer⁠
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🎬 EVENT CO-CHAIRS⁠
, Jon Kee, & ⁠
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02/11/2026

📣 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER 📣

TV Literary Agent at UTA, Allyson Chung and Award-winning Producer, Stephen Love join the panel!

HRTS Touchpoints: The State of The Culture Honoring Black History Month

A CONVERSATION WITH HOLLYWOOD’s BOLD & VISIONARY LEADERS 💫

Presented by HRTS Associates LA in partnership with and (EICOP)

Please join us for a special evening celebrating Black culture with a candid conversation around diverse storytelling in an ever-changing industry, and how we can continue to push creative endeavors forward through collaboration and allyship

📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM PT
📍 United Talent Agency, Beverly Hills

👥 FEATURED PANELISTS

Angela Ellis
VP, Original Content & Entertainment, NFL Media

Allyson Chung
Agent, TV Literary, UTA

Ben Watkins
Award-Winning Writer, Executive Producer & Showrunner of CROSS

Stephen Love
Award-Winning Producer

🎤 MODERATOR
Gia Peppers
Entertainment Journalist & On-Air Talent

🎶 DJ
Flex Alexander
Multi-Hyphenate Entertainer

🎬 EVENT CO-CHAIRS
, Jon Kee, &

⏳ Registration Deadline: Thursday, Feb 12 @ 12:00 PM PT

Register here: https://hrts.org/eventsmodule/ =10752&cid=359&wid=501

02/02/2026

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

HRTS Foundation x EICOP (Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program)
Breaking In: From Pitch to Premiere

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
4:00-5:00 PM PST (7:00-8:00 PM EST)
via Zoom

“Breaking In” returns for its third event! Breaking In: From Pitch to Premiere pulls back the curtain on how a show really gets made—from the first spark of an idea to the moment it reaches the screen. This insider event breaks down the real process behind creating a project for film and television.

Hear directly from industry professionals as they share how pitches turn into productions, what actually happens behind the scenes and what it takes to move a project forward in today’s industry.

Expect honest advice, real stories, and insider insights you won’t hear anywhere else. If you want to understand how ideas become shows and how to break in along the way, this is the room to be in!

FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Asa Pitt
Entertainment Lawyer,
Pitt Entertainment Law

Elisa Oliveras
Director of Development,
Hallmark Media

Reesha L. Archibald
Executive Producer, "Johnson" TV Series
Executive Producer, "Finding Happy" TV Series

MODERATOR
Jalen Ellis
Executive Assistant to Partner, Feature Literary, Gersh Agency
and Inaugural Spike Lee Fellow

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 12 PM PT

REGISTER HERE: https://hrts.org/eventsmodule/ =10750&cid=359&wid=501

01/21/2026

10 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY!

The annual Mentorship Program is a cornerstone of HRTS today. In line with our mission to come together as leaders in TV and entertainment to connect, educate and provide access to the industry, the program matched 500+ participants during the 2025 class, providing an invaluable platform to create more career-long relationships and growth opportunities for our members than ever.

Apply here: https://hrts.org/mentor-program/

01/13/2026

Only 3 Days Left to Apply! Let HRTS cover your membership dues.

“The HRTS Legacy Scholarship” is an annual scholarship to pay membership dues for mid- and early-career HRTS members, as well as students who have been affected by recent layoffs, natural disasters, are underrepresented, or lack the financial means.

Deadline to apply is Friday, January 16 @12 PM PT

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca6roTQs4PnMT0nX-uxHbPVITv6-i_y34kpdDGCXOA0SHVyA/viewform

01/12/2026

Golden Globes Winners: The Complete List | Via The New York Times | By Shivani Gonzalez

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/movies/golden-globes-winners-list.html

The winning films, TV shows, actors and production teams at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards.

01/09/2026

Andy Friendly, First Producer on ‘Entertainment Tonight’ and a CNBC Executive, Dies at 74 | Via The Hollywood Reporter | By Mike Barnes

A son of CBS News legend Fred Friendly, he also was a programming executive at syndication powerhouse King World.

01/07/2026

NEW! HRTS Pickleball League⁠
Saturdays Starting in February — 11 AM to 2 PM PT ⁠
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California's Upscale All-Indoor Pickleball Facility⁠
Pickleball Athletic Club (PAC) in Thousand Oaks⁠
Open to HRTS Executive and HRTS Associates Members⁠
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Six weeks. Two hours of Rotating Round-Robin format followed by Hosted Social Hour.⁠
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Advanced and Intermediate Players Only. More level leagues TBA. Limited capacity. Register here: https://hrts.org/eventsmodule/ =10744&cid=359&wid=501
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12/15/2025

Rob Reiner Mourned by Hollywood's Stunned A-List: 'Life and Talent Always Turned Up to 11' | Via Variety | By Pat Saperstein

Celebrities are paying tribute to director and actor Rob Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife Michele on Sunday.