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J U L Y 2 0 1 9 I 3 Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Mostow, and Television Creative Rights Committee, chaired by Paris Barclay and Matthew Penn to formulate ideas to protect and expand the role of the director. "Right now, it's far too early in the process to make definitive statements about our negotiating priorities," continued Schlamme. That will be the work of the committee. But rest assured we will be as forceful as we always are in ensuring that compensation, working conditions, residuals, pension and health, creative rights and inclusion are addressed." In New York, Schlamme also spoke about the recent appointments of Directors Brett Holey and Lily Olszewski and Associate Director/DGA Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Scott Berger to co-chair the Guild's Network News, Sports and Local negotiations alongside Eastern Executive Director Neil Dudich. Schlamme closed his report by thanking the contributions of the various councils and committees of the Guild as well as the work of the DGA staff led by National Executive Director Russell Hollander. He also sounded the call for members to get more involved with the Guild. "There are so many active working members serving, giving up their time for our Guild, and looking out for each other. That is who we are. That is what we do. And it's what I've now seen on an entirely new level as President. It's what truly inspires me every day … It's all possible because of people like you who've been motivated to get involved. So for any of you who haven't been able to … come join us, and be part of this process. It makes us all stronger." L-R from top row: President Schlamme with National Executive Director Russell Hollander. Secretary-Treasurer Michael Apted gives his report. Schlamme thanks National VP Vincent Misiano for his service. DGA members in BH and NY applaud Schlamme's State-of-the-Guild addresses. Above: DGA President Thomas Schlamme delivers the State-of-the-Guild address during the West Coast meeting at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. - continued on page 5