Hollywood Professional Association - HPA

06/16/2026

New York, we’re headed your way! 🗽

Join us June 25 for Skyline Social: HPA in NYC—an evening of networking, industry conversation, and great views of the Manhattan skyline.

Whether you’re a longtime HPA member or looking to reconnect with industry colleagues, this is a great opportunity to build new connections and catch up with familiar faces.

Not a member but interested in attending? Email membership [at] hpaonline.com to get on the list.

📍 Motion Picture Enterprises
🗓 June 25 | 6–9 PM

Details & RSVP: https://hpaonline.com/event/hpa-member-event-ny-6-25-2026/

06/15/2026

A quick throwback to Canon USA in the Innovation Zone at 2026 HPA Tech Retreat.

The Innovation Zone is where attendees get hands-on with the technologies, workflows, and ideas shaping what’s next for our industry—directly from the innovators behind them.

We’re already planning for 2027 and can’t wait to share what’s ahead soon.

If you want to get hands-on with the most modern workflows right now, join us for our upcoming NET event on July 14: https://hpaonline.com/event/net-july-2026-roundtable-event/

06/09/2026

No plans tonight? Now you do!

Join us this evening for our Industry Meet-Up at Brews Brothers in Burbank, from 6-8pm. No program, just good company 💫

RSVP: https://hpaonline.com/event/hpa-industry-meet-up-6-9-2026/

We'll see you there!

We’re planning meeting up on Tuesday, June 9 for a laid-back evening with the HPA community—and you’re invited.

06/02/2026

Our June networking lunch is officially sold out!

If you're still looking to mingle with community this month, join us for our free industry meet-up on the 9th!

📍 Brews Brothers Burbank
🕕 6 – 8 PM

RSVP: https://hpaonline.com/event/hpa-industry-meet-up-6-9-2026/

05/28/2026

Summer networking season starts now ☀️

Join us on June 9 for a casual HPA Industry Meet-Up!

An evening to reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces across media and entertainment, and enjoy good conversation with the community.

RSVP: https://hpaonline.com/event/hpa-industry-meet-up-6-9-2026/

We'll see you there!

We’re planning meeting up on Tuesday, June 9 for a laid-back evening with the HPA community—and you’re invited.

05/20/2026

Our YEPs had the pleasure of touring last week! There is so much history to discover here 🎞️

05/07/2026

Member registration is open for the June 18 Women in Post Lunch: https://account.hpaonline.com/events/wip-networking-lunch---june-2026/register

Our guest speaker will be the wonderful Karla Rodriguez, Head of Talent Relations & Brand Partnerships at GoodShort.

We hope you'll join us for a great meal and even better conversation!

Sponsored by Adobe and AMD.

05/01/2026

With the media and entertainment industry changing rapidly, many professionals are asking the same questions:

What skills matter most right now?
Where is the industry headed?
How do we adapt and stay resilient through transition?

Presented by HPA ALL, join us for PIVOT: Navigating a Changing Industry, bringing together industry leaders and professionals for an open conversation on navigating change, career pivots, upskilling, and the evolving future of work in entertainment.

This virtual session will feature candid discussion, practical insight, and live audience Q&A designed to support professionals at every stage of their career journey.

Speakers include Joaquin Elizondo, ACE, Atul Phadnis, Susan Thurmond O'Neal, Patrick Adler, and Renard T. Jenkins.

Limited space, register soon!
https://account.hpaonline.com/events/pivot-navigating-a-changing-industry-presented-by-hpa-all---may-19-2026/register

04/27/2026

Before digital… before HDR…

Color in cinema was a choice — and a turning point.

Session 2 of our Color in Cinema series explores how Hollywood fully embraced color, from Technicolor to the processes that shaped modern filmmaking.

Featuring Anthony L'abbate (George Eastman Museum), followed by live Q&A.

📅 May 13 | 5:30 PM PDT
🔒 Free for HPA members

RSVP: https://account.hpaonline.com/events/hpa-virtual-member-event---may-13-2026/register

03/09/2026

HPA's Women in Post, TMT Insights, and Rise are excited to host our 3rd Annual Women’s History Month event!

Join us on Friday, March 27th from 1 – 3 PM at Laurel Tavern for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community.

Meet fellow women in technology, share stories, spark new ideas, and celebrate the impact women continue to make across our industry.

Secure your spot: https://whmcelebration.eventbrite.com