Visual History Program
Founded in 2000, the DGA's Visual History Program has conducted more than 200 interviews with directors and director's team members discussing their careers and creative processes in film, television and other media.
Cheryl Downey Highlight 1
Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager Cheryl Downey gives advice to Assistant Directors and Unit Production Managers on what makes for a successful career.
Cheryl Downey
Interviewed by:Janet Knutsen
Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager Cheryl Downey discusses her time in the Assistant Directors Training Program, her experience as one of the first women ADs, and her Guild service.
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Cheryl Downey
James Burrows
Dennis W. Mazzocco
Jonathan Filley
Carol Green
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