DGA Monthly | Volume 2, Issue 12 - December 2005 - click here to return to Table of Contents
DGA Magazine VOL 28-3: September 2003
DGA Members at the Masters of Breakdown, Scheduling and Budgeting’s “Scheduling for Your Success” seminar. - photo by Jeff Perrin - click image for larger view.
Scheduling for Your Success seminar panelist Nicole Burke. - photo by Jeff Perrin - click image for larger view.
Scheduling for Your Success seminar panelist Scott Cameron. - photo by Jeff Perrin - click image for larger view.
On Saturday, October 15, 2005, the DGA Western AD/UPM/TC Council’s AD/UPM Mentor Committee presented the first of a two-part seminar series, The Masters of Breakdown, Scheduling and Budgeting.

The first installment entitled, “Scheduling for Your Success” featured panelists: Nicole Burke, 1st AD on the drama series 24; Scott Cameron, 1st AD and Producer/UPM Betsy Danbury of Paul Haggis’ Crash; Alan B. Curtiss, 1st AD on Sam Mendes’ Jarhead; John Wildermuth, 2nd AD on Tony Scott’s Domino; and Brian O’Kelley who has worked as Key 2nd AD, Assistant Production Manager and 1st AD on the drama series Alias. DGA Frank Capra Award-winning UPM Burt Bluestein moderated the event.

The veteran DGA UPM/ADs reviewed classic scene setups in several popular genres and divulged their own special strategies, tips, and techniques in the arena of breakdowns and scheduling. They also explained the technologies needed to help UPM/ADs bring their abilities to the next level. A free handbook was also distributed with the seminar.

The second part of the seminar, “Big Time Budgeting,” on November 19th will be covered in the next issue of DGA Monthly
Scheduling for Your Success seminar panelist Betsy Danbury. - photo by Jeff Perrin - click image for larger view.
Scheduling for Your Success seminar panelist Alan B. Curtiss. - photo by Jeff Perrin - click image for larger view.
Scheduling for Your Success seminar panelist John Wildermuth. - photo by Jeff Perrin -click image for larger view.
Scheduling for Your Success seminar panelist Brian O’Kelley. - photo by Jeff Perrin - click image for larger view.
Scheduling for Your Success seminar moderator Burt Bluestein. - photo by Jeff Perrin - click image for larger view.
DGA AD/UPM Mentor Committee Chair Randy Turrow at the Masters of Breakdown, Scheduling and Budgeting’s Scheduling for Your Success seminar - photo by Jeff Perrin - click image for larger view.
DGA Member Gary Goldman asks a question at the Masters of Breakdown, Scheduling and Budgeting's Scheduling for Your Success seminar. - photo by Jeff Perrin - click image for larger view.
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