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2 4 I D G A M O N T H L Y Eastern AD/UPM Council Hosts Skills Training Seminar in Chicago On May 10, Chicago-area AD/UPMs attended a skills training event. Presented by the DGA Training Program and the Chicago Coordinating Committee the event was designed for these members to brush up on the essential skills required to successfully do the job of an Assistant Director. After an introduction from DGA Representative Jennifer Peat the attendees were treated to a Q&A with UPM Rich Lederer (Empire), 2nd AD Andrew Spellman (Chicago Med) and Production Coordinator RoseMary Prodonovich (Proven Innocent) where the panelists discussed paperwork and set etiquette. Following the panel discussion, the attendees learned more about the employment of actors under the SAG-AFTRA Codified Basic Agreement in a special presentation from SAG-AFTRA's Director of TV/Theatrical Kathy Byrne. Photo: Chicago-area AD/UPMs pose for a photo after the skills training event. photos by Krista Kennell photo by DGA Staff DGA Inter-Committee Hosts Mixer for Directors Team Members in Los Angeles On May 15, more than 70 DGA members participated in an evening of networking and conversation at Guild Headquarters in Los Angeles during the annual Building a Bridge for the Future mixer. The event provided an opportunity for director's team members to make connections and establish relationships for the future. Hosted by the DGA Inter-Committee, which brings together elements of the Guild's Diversity Committees to explore avenues for leveling the playing field for DGA members, the event featured one-on-one sessions with production team members who have hiring authority as well as open discussions in the DGA Boardroom. While open to all DGA members, this event was specifically designed for the Guild's women and ethnically diverse AD/UPM and AD/SM/PA members. The mixer kicked off with an informal reception, after which event coordinator Alicia Zaragoza and DGA Executive in Charge of Diversity Programs and Committees, Frank Bennett Gonzalez welcomed the attendees and explained the logistics of the evening. Then UPM/Producer Dwight Williams, who was also one of the participating VIP guests, spoke how the mixer offers a chance to build associations that members can carry through their careers. With that idea in mind, the attending DGA directing team members were able to get acquainted during the one-on-one sessions with the met with the participating VIPs that included: Directors Paul G. Casey and Lenn Goodside; UPM/Producers Franny Baldwin, Greg Bartlett, Tara L. Craig, Robert Del Valle, Gerard DiNardi, Elaine Dysinger, Brian Frankish, Cathy Gesualdo, Michele Greco, Mark Moran, Carrie Lynn Morrow, Richard H. Prince, Jeanine Rohn, Liz Ryan, Daniel Sollinger, Dwight Williams and Melissa Wylie; UPM Franklyn Gottbetter; Stage Manager Garry Hood; and Production Executive Amanda W. Timpson. After getting acquainted with our members during the one-on-one sessions, each of the participating VIP guests also received a resume booklet of all the attendees and were able to continue to socialize with them in the informal reception that continued after the event. Photos: 1. UPMs and Production Executives pose for a photo at the 2019 Building a Bridge for the Future mixer. 2-3. Event coordinator Alicia Zaragoza and UPM/ Producer Dwight Williams speak to the attendees. 4-8. Director's team members meet with the VIPs during the one-on-one sessions. 9-11. DGA members network, socialize and enjoy the 2019 Building a Bridge for the Future mixer. 4 8 7 1 2 photos by Elisa Haber 3 More detailed descriptions and additional photos are posted online at www.dga.org. DGA Events Roundup 6 5 11 9 10