Frequently Asked Questions

 Got a question about WGFestival 2026? Click on the sections below or scroll through to get the answers to all things about our writing conference!

Still got questions? Email us at wgfestival@wgfoundation.org.

General Information

  • WGFestival will take place from Friday, June 12 - Saturday, June 13. This year’s programming will start at 9AM PT on June 12.

  • WGFestival 2026 offers both in-person and virtual programming. In-person programming will take place at the Writers Guild of America West headquarters in Los Angeles. Virtual programming will be accessible via Zoom Events.

    All in-person sessions will be live-streamed to virtual attendees. All virtual sessions will also be live-streamed to our in-person audience in our on-site viewing rooms.

  • Passes to WGFestival are on sale at our Zoom Events hub.

  • If you’re interested in attending WGFestival in person, our Festival Pass allows you to attend all in-person sessions in Los Angeles and all virtual sessions hosted on the Zoom Events platform! All virtual sessions will be live-streamed to our in-person audience in our viewing room on-site.

    Our Virtual Pass grants you access to all virtual sessions plus our live-streams for all in-person sessions.

    Both passes will be able to view all recorded sessions on demand for up to one week after WGFestival concludes.

  • All pass holders will have exclusive access to watch all recorded sessions on demand via the Zoom Events platform for one week after the festival ends. After Sunday, June 21, all session videos will disappear, so be sure to watch any sessions you’ve missed before then!

  • Nope! All pass holders are able to attend all sessions. If you’d like the chance to actively participate in our writers room simulations, we are holding a lottery to determine the 12 “staff writers” who will participate live in those sessions.

    If you’re interested in participating as a staff writer in the Comedy Writers’ Room Simulation with Ilana Peña, please submit this form no later than 11:59PM PT on Sunday, June 7. Selected participants are notified on Monday, June 8.

    If you’re interested in participating as a staff writer in the Drama Writers’ Room Simulation with Aaron Ginsburg, please submit this form no later than 11:59PM PT on Sunday, June 7. Selected participants are notified on Monday, June 8.

  • WGFestival is open to the public—not just WGA members. Due to the advanced nature of the discussions that take place at WGFestival, the suggested minimum age for admission is 18 years old.

  • All virtual programming will include closed captioning. If you need additional accommodations, please contact us at wgfestival@wgfoundation.org.

  • Yes! If you’re a student or teacher looking for a discount, please reach out to wgfestival@wgfoundation.org through your .edu email address.

  • Per our Event Ticket Policy, we do not offer refunds for our passes. All pass and ticket sales are final.

    If you would like to transfer your pass to another person, email us at wgfestival@wgfoundation.org.

Attending In-Person

  • You can attend all sessions in person with our Festival Pass. For all sessions taking place over Zoom, we’ll live-stream all virtual sessions in our viewing room.

  • Parking will be available in our underground lot accessible via Blackburn Ave (cross street on Fairfax Ave). Parking is first-come, first-serve.

    Additional parking can be found at The Grove and the Farmer’s Market. Limited street parking is available on nearby streets. Please check signage before exiting your vehicle.

  • All sessions held over Zoom will be live-streamed to our in-person attendees in our viewing room. We also recommend bringing your laptop if you’d like to tune in through your own Zoom client.

  • All pass holders will have exclusive access to watch all recorded sessions on demand via the Zoom Events platform for one week after the festival ends. After Sunday, June 21, all session videos will disappear, so be sure to watch any sessions you’ve missed before then!

  • We’ll have water available on-site throughout WGFestival. Light refreshments and drinks will be served at our Networking Reception on Saturday, June 13 at 7PM.

    We recommend bringing snacks and a reusable water bottle to WGFestival. Food is available at the Farmers Market across the street from the WGAW HQ. We are also across the street from Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s.

  • Nope! If you have a Festival Pass, you’ll be admitted to all sessions at WGFestival. If you would like the chance to participate live in our writers room simulations, we are hosting a lottery to determine the 12 “staff writers” who will participate in the session. Regardless of whether you’re selected, you will be able to watch the simulation in person and online.

  • Yes! We’ll have a Networking Reception on Saturday, June 13 at 7PM PT.