Producers Guild of America in New Alliance With Plymouth Rock Studios

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ — The Producers Guild of America
has formed a strategic relationship with Massachusetts-based Plymouth Rock
Studios (PRS). As part of the new two-year commitment PRS will serve as the
presenting partner of the PGA’s two tentpole events, the Producers Guild
Awards on January 24th and the inaugural Produced By Conference to be held
June 6-7.

PGA Executive Director Vance Van Petten commented, “Plymouth Rock Studios’

David Kirkpatrick and Earl Lestz understand the work our members do in the
industry and recognize that content in all mediums begin with the vision of
the producer. We look forward to a collaboration where all involved can
benefit from their commitment to the guild.”

He continued, “This new partnership was particularly attractive because
our membership base has grown tremendously on a national level, especially on
the east coast. The new 250 acre production campus that Plymouth Rock Studios
is building will be state-of-the-art and we feel will be very attractive
facilities for our members and the industry at-large.”

Says PRS co-founder Thom Black, “Producers work tirelessly to create the
environment for great stories to find the screen. It is time to celebrate
producers for their incredible accomplishments and to give them the tools
necessary for telling the great stories of tomorrow.”

About Plymouth Rock Studios:

Plymouth Rock Studios is a $500-million film and television studio complex
in Plymouth, Massachusetts, slated to open in 2010 as the world’s first
LEED(R)-certified, environmentally friendly studio complex. The studio will
have 14 soundstages and a 10-acre back lot, plus production offices, post-
production facilities, a theater, hotel, and an amenity village. The project
is projected to create over 2,000 high-income jobs and provide the
infrastructure for the sustained growth of the entertainment industry in New
England. For more information on Plymouth Rock Studios:
http://www.plymouthrockstudios.com.

About The Producers Guild of America (PGA):

The Producers Guild of America comprises 4000 members working in all areas
of film, television, and ancillary production. The Guild’s leadership, guided
by its President, Marshall Herskovitz, is committed to just treatment for
members of the producing team, from rigorous enforcement of workplace labor
laws, to fair and impartial standards for the awarding of producing credits.
More information on the PGA can be found at: http://www.producersguild.org.

SOURCE The Producers Guild of America