The Initiative’s first interactive lab of 2021 was designed to help the attendees identify an action plan to unlock their competitive edge.

See text and photos from Director Josh Greenbaum’s conversation about the making of his new comedy, Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, moderated by Director Guillermo del Toro.

See text and photos from Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s conversation about the making of her new drama, Our Friend, moderated by Director Maryam Keshavarz.

The Committee’s February meeting featured a conversation with Director Tom Verica.

In honor of Black History Month, the Committee hosted an online panel discussion where Directors Channing Godfrey Peoples, Eugene Ashe and Kevin Willmott discussed their work and Black Representation, both in front of and behind the camera in a conversation moderated by AASC Co-Chair Jeff Byrd.

See text and photos from Director Radha Blank’s conversation about the making of her new comedic-drama, The Forty-Year-Old Version, moderated by Director Liesl Tommy.

See text and images from this discussion that focused on the experiences of Assistant Directors working on non-inclusive sets and how members are working towards change.

During their online meeting in February, the Committee hosted a discussion with DGA Past President Paris Barclay and DGA National Board Member Julie Gelfand in a conversation moderated by Director Tara Miele.

The Committee's February meeting featured a conversation with DGA-Producer Pension & Health Plans CEO Lisa Read, moderated by AAC member DGA member Kevin Berlandi.

See text and photos from Director Shaka King’s conversation about the making of his new biographical drama, Judas and the Black Messiah, moderated by DGA Past President Taylor Hackford.

See text and photos from Director Angel Manuel Soto’s conversation about the making of his new coming-of-age drama, Charm City Kings, moderated by Director Derek Cianfrance.

See text and photos from Director Julia Hart’s conversation about the making of her crime drama, I’m Your Woman, moderated by Director Tayarisha Poe.

2nd AD DGA members from the Eastern region came together for this virtual diversity networking event.

See text and photos from Directors Joe & Anthony Russo’s conversation about the making of their new drama, Cherry, moderated by DGA Past President Paris Barclay.

Hear a podcast and see images from Director Eliza Hittman’s conversation about the making of her new drama, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, moderated by Director Greta Gerwig.

See text and photos from Director Viggo Mortensen’s conversation about the making of his new drama, Falling, moderated by Director Matt Ross.

Hear a podcast and see photos from Director Robin Wright’s conversation about the making of her new drama, Land, moderated by Director Amy Redford.

Hear a podcast and see photos from Director Lee Daniels’ conversation about the making of his new biographical drama, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, moderated by Director Michael Schultz.

The DGA Global Cinema Series hosted an online discussion about this masterpiece film from Italy and its maker, with Directors Allan Arkush, Roger Corman, Joan Tewkesbury and UCLA Professor of Italian, Thomas Harrison moderated by Global Cinema Series Co-Chairs Victoria Hochberg and Alex Stapleton.