First Entertainment Credit Union

10/05/2026

Working in creative industries often means wearing a lot of hats. Sometimes that includes contract manager, bookkeeper, and collections department.

Whether you're reviewing a contract, sending an invoice, or following up on a late payment, understanding the business side of creative work is just as important as the work itself.

Join us tomorrow for a free webinar with DUPAY featuring Grace Tabib, Founder & Head of Advocacy, and Geoffrey Reed, Co-Founder, CFO & General Counsel.

We'll discuss contract red flags, payment terms, invoicing best practices, and other practical ways creatives can better protect their income.

📅 October 6, 12:00 PM PT
🔗 Register here: go.firstent.org/dupay

09/30/2026

One of our favorite member perks.

Through our partnership with LA Center Studios, First Entertainment members receive 25% off memberships at The Refinery, a creative workspace designed for entertainment professionals.

Plus, during our All In Summer promotion, you can receive a free one-week pass when you set up direct deposit.

Learn more: go.firstent.org/4uh9cm4

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Ida and Re*****on Hoffman on winning the HollyShorts Made in LA Award! 🎬🏆

We caught up with the filmmaking duo after their win to hear what was going through their minds, what they hope this win opens the door to next, and what they’d tell themselves if they could go back to day one of making their film.

Proud to support HollyShorts and celebrate the filmmakers bringing stories to life right here in LA. 💙

09/29/2026

For every filmmaker, recognition from your peers means something different.

Hear from this year’s HollyShorts Made in LA finalists as they reflect on what it feels like to be selected for this year’s award.

Congratulations to all of the finalists. 🎬✨

09/29/2026

Every film begins with a story, but being recognized for that story is something special.

Hear from this year’s HollyShorts Made in LA finalists as they reflect on what being selected means to them.

Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. 🎬✨

09/29/2026

Blockbuster or Flop? 🎬

09/29/2026

We took the BIFF red carpet and asked filmmakers and festival attendees what it means to be a visionary 🎬

Proud to support the Burbank International Film Festival and this year’s celebration of filmmakers 💙

09/14/2026

AI is reshaping the entertainment industry, but what does that actually mean for creators, producers, marketers, and entertainment professionals?

Join us for Human-Led, AI-Enabled: The Future of Hollywood Production, a live conversation exploring how AI is transforming storytelling, production, creative workflows, and intellectual property while keeping originality and human ingenuity at the center.

Hear from experts across creative technology, production, business strategy, and entertainment law as they share practical insights on navigating the future of entertainment.

📅 September 18
⏰ 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 First Entertainment Community Center, Hollywood

Reserve your spot today: go.firstent.org/ai-production

08/27/2026

How much opportunity is already sitting in your network?

As part of First Entertainment’s partnership with the Burbank International Film Festival , we hosted Getting Your Film Made: From Budgeting to Final Cut, a conversation designed to bring filmmakers together to learn, connect, and share insights.

In this clip, filmmaker and Shamel Studio founder Feras Alfuqaha shares why filmmakers often underestimate the power of their network when seeking funding, collaborators, and opportunities.

🎬 Watch the full panel discussion: https://youtu.be/CjShyMyY_GA

08/27/2026

Most creators spend a lot of time trying to figure out the algorithm.

Dylan Huey, CEO of Reach National, suggests starting somewhere much simpler: your own Likes tab.

In this clip from our Creators in Conversation: Turning Content into a Career panel, Dylan explains how the content you consistently engage with can help you better understand what resonates and why.

Watch the full panel discussion on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9akffdtTrwk

02/12/2019

Please visit our main First Entertainment Credit Union page at facebook.com/firstentertainment.

We empower the people in entertainment as they bring their stories to life.

Federally Insured by NCUA | Equal Housing Opportunity

12/24/2016

Please be advised, as a result of the Warner Bros Studio lot closure Monday, December 26 through Friday, December 30, 2016, the Warner Bros branch will also be closed during this period.

05/30/2016

All of our branches are closed for the Memorial Day holiday and will re-open on Tuesday, May 31st.

02/12/2016

Vote for your favorite!

We gave each of our branches a pile of hearts and asked them to make a design for Valentine's Day. Which do you like best?
Vote with your 'likes!' There's pizza at stake!

02/09/2016

Due to anticipated road closures, our Warner Bros. Studios branch will close at 2:30pm on Thursday.

03/07/2013

Please visit our main page:

https://www.facebook.com/FirstEntertainment

We empower the people in entertainment as they bring their stories to life.

Federally Insured by NCUA | Equal Housing Opportunity