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Hollywood Professional Association - HPA HPA advances the arts, science and business of the media and entertainment industry.

The wait is over! Registration for the 2027 HPA Tech Retreat is officially OPEN TO ALL.đź”— Register now: https://hpaonline...
10/15/2026

The wait is over! Registration for the 2027 HPA Tech Retreat is officially OPEN TO ALL.

đź”— Register now: https://hpaonline.com/event/2027-hpa-tech-retreat/?tab=overview

Five days. One shared experience. Endless opportunities to connect.

Join us February 14–18, 2027 in the desert for thought-provoking conversations, hands-on innovation, and unparalleled networking with the leaders driving media and entertainment forward.

As our industry continues to evolve, there's no better time to come together, exchange ideas, and gain perspective on the year ahead.

Heading to New York for NAB Show? Join us for the HPA NAB NY Networking Party presented by Atlas Digital, with support f...
10/08/2026

Heading to New York for NAB Show? Join us for the HPA NAB NY Networking Party presented by Atlas Digital, with support from our sponsors: Pro Media, Anywhere Create, Backblaze, Handy Foundation, Louper, and Tech Align Group.

Spend the evening at the new 250 Hudson facility, connecting with industry colleagues, exploring the space, and sharing ideas about what we can create together.

Enjoy dinner and drinks, tour the facility, and discover partner technologies and workflows!

Wednesday, October 21 | 6–9 PM
250 Hudson Street, New York City
RSVP: https://account.hpaonline.com/events/hpa-nab-ny-networking-party-october-21-2026/register

What’s hiding in your media files—and how much time could you save by finding out sooner?Join Telestream’s Bruno Munger ...
10/01/2026

What’s hiding in your media files—and how much time could you save by finding out sooner?

Join Telestream’s Bruno Munger at NET Roundtables for “AI-Assisted Media Understanding.”

📅 October 6 | 4:30–7 PM
đź”— Register: https://hpaonline.com/event/net-oct-2026-roundtable-event/

See how EDC Media Analyzer identifies color bars, slates, black segments, and commercial breaks, turning those insights into automated action across your media supply chain.

We’re just a few days away! Bring your questions, see the tools in action, and connect with industry peers. Haven’t registered yet? Now’s the time.

Your next production update could start with a question, not a search through five different systems.Join Paul Judkins o...
09/30/2026

Your next production update could start with a question, not a search through five different systems.

Join Paul Judkins of Integrated Media Technologies at NET Roundtables to explore how AI can connect your studio’s production tools, render resources, and storage—so you can ask questions in plain language and uncover what needs attention.

From tracking shot progress to spotting failed renders, see how a private AI assistant can help turn scattered studio data into useful production insights.

📅 October 6 | 4:30–7 PM
đź”— Register now: https://account.hpaonline.com/events/net-roundtables---october-2026/register

Strong innovations take time to build—and time to explain well.We’ve extended the submission deadline for the HPA Awards...
09/29/2026

Strong innovations take time to build—and time to explain well.

We’ve extended the submission deadline for the HPA Awards Innovation & Technology to October 16.

Enter now: https://hpaonline.com/event/2026-hpa-awards-iandt/

If your team has developed a technology that is improving how professional media is planned, created, managed, delivered, or experienced, this is your opportunity to put that work in front of the industry's best.

Five category winners will be recognized at the 2027 HPA Tech Retreat, alongside the people and companies shaping what comes next for media and entertainment.

How does a boutique studio keep up with facilities fifty times its size?Join Juan Cabrera, Founder and Supervising Color...
09/28/2026

How does a boutique studio keep up with facilities fifty times its size?

Join Juan Cabrera, Founder and Supervising Colorist of LightBenders, at NET Roundtables for “AI Agents in the Real Post-Production World: Chat/Desktop/Code.”

đź”— Register now: https://account.hpaonline.com/events/net-roundtables---october-2026/register

Juan will share how he uses AI as a second unit in a working LA color and finishing studio—from tracking leads and running scripts to turning messy client feedback into usable data. Explore when to use chat, desktop, and coding assistants, how to connect them, and where human oversight remains essential.

Expect real examples, real costs, and a candid look at what’s production-ready. You’ll also leave with Juan’s setup interview prompt to help build an AI environment tailored to your work.

📅 October 6, 2026 | 4:30–7 PM

09/25/2026

Nothing to lose, and everything to gain by applying for our Young Entertainment Professionals program!

🤝🏼 mentor matching
📽️ facility and studio tours
🎟️ year-long programming
🔌 access to all HPA events
🔑 community of fellow YEPs and alumni

Applications close at the end of October — apply now!

Meet NET Roundtables moderator Peter Postma of FilmLight!See your delivery before you render it—from any browser. Join P...
09/22/2026

Meet NET Roundtables moderator Peter Postma of FilmLight!

See your delivery before you render it—from any browser.

Join Peter to explore how to manage, organize, and deliver critical media from one place, across your facility and cloud storage. From original camera files and VFX plates to IMF and DCPs, discover a more connected approach to handling your media.

As FilmLight’s Managing Director of the Americas, Peter brings extensive experience in color grading, image management, and digital intermediate technology.

Bring your workflow questions and join the conversation!

📅 October 6, 2026 | 4:30–7 PM
đź”— Register now: https://account.hpaonline.com/events/net-roundtables---october-2026/register

Meet NET Roundtable co-moderators Clyde Bessey of Origin Point and Jason Kunke of Cinetech!How do you direct an AI secon...
09/21/2026

Meet NET Roundtable co-moderators Clyde Bessey of Origin Point and Jason Kunke of Cinetech!

How do you direct an AI second unit while keeping creative control at every step?

Join Clyde and Jason to work through a live AI-assisted production workflow—from script breakdown and shot planning to storyboards, scheduling, and call sheets—with opportunities to review, redirect, and challenge the AI along the way.

You’ll also hear candid lessons from Clyde’s real productions, including an immersive brand experience and the upcoming live-action short Green Thumb. Explore what worked, what needed adjustment, and how human judgment shaped the results.

Bring your questions and explore practical ways to put AI to work while keeping creative direction in human hands.

📅 October 6, 2026 | 4:30–7 PM
đź”— Register now: https://hpaonline.com/event/net-oct-2026-roundtable-event/?_gl=1*19bmjvy*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzIwOTM1NjIwLjE3OTAwMjU0MDU.*_ga_4F0TKJH4YC*czE3OTAwMjU0MDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTAwMjU0MDQkajYwJGwwJGgw

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