This seminar presented by the Council’s 1st AD Committee, 2nd AD Committee, Location Manager Committee, UPM Committee and Member Education Committee, featured discussions on how to “get the shot” safely and professionally, while minimizing the impact on local neighborhoods.

The DGA Inter-Committee hosted the annual mixer for director’s team members; providing the opportunity to meet with UPMs and Production Executives.

See coverage and photos from the launch of the 2019 DGA Director Development Initiative Television Mentorship Program and the first day of the three-day Craft Workshop

Hear a podcast from Directors Anthony and Joe Russo speaking about the making of their new superhero epic, Avengers: Endgame, and see photos of their conversation with moderator Todd Holland in Los Angeles.

DGA headquarters joins other venues in playing host to a celebration of Asian Pacific cinema during the 35th edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

See video and photos from this DGA Director Development Initiative lab where members learned more about how to become their own best advocates by strengthening their personal brands and by raising their profiles online and in social media.

See text and photos from Director Roxann Dawson’s conversation about the making of her biographical drama, Breakthrough, with moderator Allan Arkush in Los Angeles.

Hear a podcast from Director Robin Bissell speaking about the making of his new historical drama, The Best of Enemies, and see photos of his conversation with moderator Hart Bochner in Los Angeles.

See text and photos from Director Tina Gordon’s conversation about the making of her new comedy, Little, with moderator Tina Mabry in Los Angeles.

See video and photos from this Directing for Professionals seminar that explored the Director/Actor relationship and how to bring a character to life onscreen through effective communication.

DGA members received hands-on training in creating a production plan during this multi-part immersive workshop taught by veteran UPMs Marie Cantin and Brian Frankish, 2nd AD Redelia Shaw and Post-Production Consultant Russ Paris, with additional input from guest speakers who specialize in various aspects of film production.

Hear a podcast from Director Alison Klayman speaking about the making of her new documentary, The Brink, and see photos of her conversation with moderator Kristi Jacobson in New York.

See video and photos from this discussion about the making of the groundbreaking HBO series with Director/Executive Producer David Chase and Directors Henry Bronchtein, Steve Buscemi, Allen Coulter and Alan Taylor; moderated by Director Phil Abraham.