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1 4 I D G A M O N T H L Y More detailed descriptions and additional photos are posted online at www.dga.org. DGA Events Roundup Eastern AD/UPM Council Hosts Event in Atlanta: Know Your Contract - A Seminar Covering the DGA Basic Agreement On June 29, DGA members in the Atlanta area were invited to a two-part seminar that covered key sections of the Guild's Basic Agreement, followed by member-led group discussions. Presented by the Eastern AD/UPM Council, Know Your Contract was designed for these members to brush up on the essential contract information that is required to ensure Guild standards are upheld when working as Assistant Directors or Unit Production Managers. The day kicked off with a welcome from UPM Lyn Pinezich, who chairs the Eastern AD/UPM Council. Then DGA Senior Field Rep Bart Daudelin and Field Rep Tara Borth led the participants in a "Know Your Contract" review and presentation that covered key sections of the Basic Agreement. Article 13, which covers work rules and conditions for ADs and UPMs, was given a thorough breakdown, and the topics of discussion included: 6th and 7th days, rest periods, local and distant employment terms and conditions, working in a higher category, Completion of Assignment, and defined workdays. Following the presentation, the seminar's attendees participated in group discussions led by Pinezich, 1AD Jason Inman and 2AD Yor-el Francis, where members of each category could share their experiences and strategies for the practical application of these rules. Photos: 1. ADs and UPMs in Atlanta learn more about the practical applications of the DGA Basic Agreement during the presentation by Field Reps Bart Daudelin and Tara Borth. 2-4. Eastern AD/UPM Council Chair Lyn Pinezich (center), 1AD Jason Inman (left) and 2AD Yor-el Francis (right) lead group discussions. 5. Know Your Contract attendees share their experiences and strategies for the practical application of the BA. 2 5 4 3 1 photos by Andrew Alonso photos by Macie Revens Eastern AD/SM/PA Council Hosts Event in New York: Know Your Contract A Seminar on the Freelance Live and Tape Television Agreement On July 8, DGA members gathered in the Guild's New York Boardroom for an informative evening that covered the basics of working under the Freelance Live and Tape Television Agreement (FLTTA). Presented by the Eastern AD/SM/PA Council, this presentation was designed to be an informative evening where Guild Contracts staff members presented information that will give Associate Directors and Stage Managers the ability to walk onto a set confidently knowing their rights and responsibilities. Following a welcome from DGA Assistant Executive Director Michael Berger, DGA Contracts Coordinator Michael Mintz and Field Rep Michelle Kuchinsky led the participants in a "Know Your Contract" review and presentation that covered topics such as: the types of FLTTA Programs, staffing requirements and criteria of employment; rates and penalties; guaranteed preparation time, production fees and vacation pay; the FLTTA's Sideletter 6 that covers programs made for basic cable; and working in new media. The seminar's participants were invited to attend the Eastern AD/SM/PA Council meeting, which immediately followed. Photos: 1. L-R Front Row: AD Renee Goldkorn, Council Member Kelly Hernacki and Council Alternate Joyce Thomas. Back row: Field Rep Michelle Kuchinsky, Council Member April Smith, Council Chair Glenna Meeks, 2nd AD Aaron Aldridge, AD Michael Panayos, Council Member Terry Benson, Assistant Executive Director Michael Berger, Council Alternate Eulogio Ortiz and Contracts Coordinator Michael Mintz. 2-3. Smith, Thomas and Meeks make comments and observe the presentation. 4. Associate Directors and Stage Managers learn more about things like mandatory safety training. 5. Berger adds his expertise to the event. 1 2 3 2 5 4