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Producers Guild of America in New Alliance With Plymouth Rock Studios

Posted on: Friday, 12 December 2008, 05:00 CST

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

Source: PR Newswire

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