Western AD/SM/PA Council

The Western AD/SM/PA Council is the elected body that represents the nearly 1,000 Guild members who reside in the Western region and work in television as Associate Directors, Stage Managers or Production Associates. The Council is made up of 16 elected members and 10 alternate members from these categories.

This section provides the Guild's AD/SM/PA members in the Western region information that is specific to their categories; and the public with information about the activities of this council. DGA Members, log in for meeting times and other Council information.

David Charles: 2026 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

78th Annual DGA Awards

Associate Director/Stage Manager David Charles will become the 34th recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award, which is given to an Associate Director or Stage Manager in recognition of their service to the industry and the DGA.

Contact

Lavetta Morgan
Administrative Assistant
(310) 289-5380
LMorgan@dga.org

Council Links

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.

DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans Information

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

Mimi Deaton

Visual History Interview

Associate Director Mimi Deaton discusses her 30-year career in the multi-camera format (The Facts of Life, Martin, Reba, The Neighborhood), her Guild service as a member of the Western AD/SM/PA Council for 23 years and her recognition by the Guild with the Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award.