Writers Guild of America West
Michael Weiss is a seasoned screenwriter and educator with extensive experience in the entertainment industry. Currently employed by the Writers Guild of America West since January 2002, Michael has specialized in family adventure content, with notable work including the film "Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3D," which achieved a global gross of $240 million and led to a sequel. Since January 2022, Michael has also contributed as a game writer for "Dreams Quest," an open-world mobile game, with its first installment, "Dreams Quest Origins: The Fall of Azoria," set for alpha access in 2023. Additionally, Michael has been a screenwriting instructor at UCLA Extension since 2009, focusing on intermediate screenwriting and fostering a collaborative learning environment for aspiring writers. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Tufts University.
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Writers Guild of America West
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The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union representing writers of motion pictures and television, including news and documentaries. A democratic organization, we negotiate and enforce contracts that protect the creative, economic, and civil rights of our members. The WGAW fights to maximize writer compensation, protect earned health and pension benefits, promote inclusive work environments, and align the interests of talent agencies with their writer clients. We are involved in a wide range of industry initiatives and partnerships, and active in public policy and legislative matters at the local, national, and international levels.