Eastern AD/UPM Council

The Eastern AD/UPM Council is the elected body that represents the more than 2,300 Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager members of the Guild who reside and/or work in film, television, commercials and new media the East and Midwest regions.

This section provides AD/UPM members with information that is specific to their categories; and the public with information about the activities of this council. Please click the "more" button for a welcome message from Eastern AD/UPM Council Chair Canella Williams-Larrabee. DGA Members, log in for meeting times and other Council information.

VFX 101 for UPMs: Managing the Invisible Art

Hosted by the Eastern AD/UPM Council UPM Committee

This event served as an opportunity for the attendees to learn about the VFX essentials and how UPMs can approach their role in planning, budgeting, and beyond.

Contact

Mary Hatch
Assistant Executive Director
(212) 258-0801
mhatch@dga.org
Administrative Assistant
(212) 258-0805
ADUPMEast@dga.org

Council Side Links

Qualifications Links

Availability List

Production List

Reminder: New Mandatory Safety Requirements for AD/UPMs and AD/SMs

November 21, 2024

As part of the Guild’s ongoing efforts to elevate the importance of safety in your workplaces, the 2023-2026 Basic Agreement (BA) and Freelance Live and Tape Television Agreement (FLTTA) include requirements for DGA employees to complete additional training courses.

How to Report Work Online

A DGA Website Tutorial:

A step-by-step guide to using the members only navigation menu to report your work online.

DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans Information

Click here for information from the official website of the DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans

Mary Rae Thewlis

Visual History Interview

Mary Rae Thewlis discusses her 25-plus year career as a unit production manager, including her work on Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and The Americans; as well as her extensive Guild involvement.

Kathleen McGill