Hollywood Professional Association
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) is a nonprofit member organization based in Burbank, California. It brings together businesses and a diverse community that provide creative and technical expertise and offer the tools and infrastructure supporting professional content creation, distribution, and archival work in the media and entertainment industry. The organization centers its activities on three pillars—Community, Knowledge Exchange, and Recognition—to advance the arts, science, and business of the industry. In 2026, the HPA conducted the Tech Retreat, a multi-day event that attracted more than 800 industry leaders and technologists. It also operates recognition programs for engineering and technology achievements and has engaged in partnerships to support its events.