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Eastern Directors Council

The Eastern Directors Council is comprised of directors elected to address issues related to the working circumstances of DGA director-members in the Eastern region and MidWest.

Below is a sampling of various events hosted by the Eastern Directors Council, as well as other events held at the DGA and articles from Guild publications. DGA members, please log in to access the list of council members in the right hand sidebar.

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DGA Appoints Team to Head Network Staff Negotiations

DGA President Taylor Hackford announced that Director John Libretto has been appointed to chair the Network Staff Negotiating Committee. Libretto will be joined by Director Brett Holey and Associate Director Scott Berger who will serve as Vice-Chairs of the Committee.

Eric Shapiro's Lifetime Achievement in News Direction Award Speech

Eric Shapiro’s Lifetime Achievement in News Direction Award acceptance speech from the 65th Annual DGA Awards.
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Directing The Colbert Report with
Jim Hoskinson

The Colbert Report's
Jim Hoskinson

Even in an election year, with more details, graphics and odd characters to worry about, The Colbert Report's director Jim Hoskinson never misses a beat.

Milos Forman

Visual History Interview

Milos Forman recounts his infatuation with film as a child during World War II and the difficulties of working under the post-war Czech communist regime. He describes the creative freedom and challenges he found in the USA. He also describes his working philosophy and appreciation for creative rights.

The Making of Detropia

An Eastern Directors Council Event

Members gathered in the DGA's New York boardroom for a discussion with Director Heidi Ewing about the making of Detropia, the new documentary she co-directed with Rachel Grady.

An EDC Focus on Women Seminar: Marketing the Director

An Eastern Directors Council Event

Members gathered in the DGA's New York boardroom for a discussion about how to market a Director’s talent in today’s ever-changing media landscape.

Contact

Peggy O'Brien
Assistant to Associate National Executive Director/Eastern Executive Director
Russ Hollander (212) 258-0804
peggyo@dga.org

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It's A Wonderful Town

DGA Quarterly Winter 2012 Photo Essay New York City

New York City Filming Locations

Since the early days of filmmaking, New York has been the world’s biggest back lot. Here’s how some directors used the city to help them tell their story.

Production Incentives

The DGA, along with a coalition of entertainment industry partners, has worked for years to promote legislation at the federal, state, and local level that will help keep film and television production in the United States. Click the link above to learn more about these efforts.

Independent Directors Committees

The DGA’s Independent Directors Committees (The IDC West in Los Angeles and the IDC East based in New York) are composed of directors actively working in independent film. Click the link above for more information on both.

Special Projects Committee

Special Projects is the educational and cultural arm of the DGA. It provides opportunities for members and industry colleagues to celebrate their history and achievements, advance their professional skills, and prepare them for the technological changes of the future. Click the link above for more information.