WHAT IS THE HOLLYWOOD CREATIVE ALLIANCE?
Hollywood Creative Alliance, commonly referred to as HCA, is a 501 c6 membership-based, not-for-profit organization. Its diverse and inclusive membership includes critics, entertainment journalists, content creators, industry insiders, and creatives with a shared passion for celebrating excellence in entertainment.
HCA believes in creating a culture where representation is a critical component to the evolution of the industry. The vision and mission of the Hollywood Creative Alliance is to amplify diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and culture in entertainment. Throughout the year, our members will have the opportunity to be highlighted through various committees, events, award shows, and upcoming new projects.
The HCA has recently restructured and rebranded to expand its mission and build new content which will include an official magazine, conversation and screening series, podcasts, after-shows, and other industry and consumer-driven in-person and virtual events. The organization looks forward to creating original content and programs that will educate, entertain, and inspire not only those within the industry but audiences around the world.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 ASTRA TV AWARDS
The 2024 Astra TV Awards will occur in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
2024 ASTRA CREATIVE ARTS AWARDS LUNCHEON
The 2024 Astra Creative Arts Awards Luncheon will occur in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 8, 2024. This event will honor creative artists in film and television whose work was released between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
2025 ASTRA FILM AWARDS
The 2025 Astra Film Awards Ceremony will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. This event will honor the best in film from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
RECENT AWARD PHOTOS
HOW TO JOIN US
The Hollywood Creative Alliance invites and welcomes all working industry professionals and those looking to work within the entertainment industry to join. Becoming a member of the HCA supports our mission of embracing and elevating inclusive voices within entertainment.
Our current membership is divided into peer groups, which include actors, creative artists, critics and entertainment journalists, filmmakers, industry professionals, producers, students, and writers. As membership continues to evolve and expand, we will add new branches.
The Hollywood Creative Alliance offers four membership tiers: General, Rising Star, Supporting, and VIP. Each membership tier provides a different level of access and perks. All members, regardless of their membership tier, can vote in the Astra Awards (in their selected branch or branches), receive select screeners*, and have the opportunity to attend select industry screenings and events.
Based on the selected membership tier, members can attend upcoming Astra Awards ceremonies, member meetups in Los Angeles, exclusive screening and conversation series, and other Astra-branded events. Members will also receive exclusive discounts and the opportunity to be part of nominating committees and present at the Astra Awards.
There are currently three branches of the Astra Awards: a film, a television, and a creative arts branch. You can select single or multiple branches when filling out your membership form. If you select a creative arts branch, you can choose from three options: creative arts for film, creative arts for television, or a combined option for film and television.
More detailed information regarding all four membership tiers is outlined below:
General Membership - starts at $100/year.
• Voting privileges in your selected branch or branches*
• Select screeners based on your selected branch or branches*
• Access to attend award season screenings and Q&As
• Access to exclusive Astra Events such as conversation series (Presently, all Astra events take place in Los Angeles)
• 20% off all award show tickets and other Astra events (up to two tickets)
• $25 off Astra Awards submissions fees (limited to two submissions per calendar year)
* Additional branch memberships can be added for $25 per year
Rising Star - starts at $250/year.
• Voting privileges in your selected branch or branches*
• Select screeners based on your selected branch or branches*
• Access to attend award season screenings and Q&As
• Priority access to exclusive Astra Events such as conversation series (Presently, all Astra events take place in Los Angeles)
• 30% off all award show tickets and other Astra-paid events (up to two tickets)
• $35 off Astra Awards submissions fees (limited to three submissions per calendar year)
• Astra Awards screening viewing party invite
• Invite to attend an in-person member meet-up in Los Angeles
• Access to private screenings
* Additional branch memberships can be added for $50 per year
Supporting Membership - starts at $500/year
• Voting privileges in your selected branch or branches*
• Select screeners based on your selected branch or branches*
• Access to attend award season screenings and Q&As
• Priority access to exclusive Astra Events such as conversation series (Presently, all current Astra events take place in Los Angeles)
• One complimentary ticket to an Astra Awards ceremony (tickets are limited and are based on ceremony availability)
• Astra Awards Red carpet photo taken by our house photographer
• One complimentary ticket to an Astra paid event (tickets are limited and are based on event availability)
• 40% off all award show tickets and other Astra-paid events (up to four tickets)
• $45 off Astra Awards submissions fees (limited to four submissions per calendar year)
• Two complimentary Astra Awards viewing party tickets
• Invite to an in-person member meet-up in Los Angeles
• Priority access to private screenings
• An exclusive welcome package includes a t-shirt and water bottle
* Additional branch memberships can be added for $75 per year
VIP Membership - starts at $750
• Voting privileges in your selected branch or branches*
• Select screeners based on your selected branch or branches*
• Access to attend select award season screenings and Q&As
• Priority access to exclusive Astra Events such as conversation series (Presently, all current Astra events take place in Los Angeles)
• Two complimentary tickets to an Astra Awards ceremony (tickets are limited and are based on ceremony availability)
• Astra Awards Red carpet photo taken by our house photographer
• Two complimentary tickets to an Astra paid event (tickets are limited and are based on event availability)
• 50% off all award show tickets and other Astra-paid events (up to four tickets)
• $50 off Astra Awards submissions fees (limited to five submissions per calendar year)
• Two complimentary Astra Awards viewing party tickets
• Invite to an in-person member meet-up in Los Angeles
• Early priority access to private screenings
• An exclusive welcome package includes a T-shirt and water bottle
• All VIP members can opt-in to be entered into a lottery to be part of the nominating committee in their selected branch or branches (Five slots available per branch)
• All VIP members can opt-in to be entered into the Astra Awards lottery for a chance to present during one of the Astra Awards Ceremonies (Eight slots available per ceremony)
* Additional branch memberships can be added for $75 per year
If you have additional questions about joining or becoming a member, please email [email protected] and one of our team members can assist you further.
WHAT HAS HCA BEEN DOING LATELY?
The 2024 Astra Film Awards took place on January 6, 2024 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.