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2 0 I D G A M O N T H L Y 3 5 2019 Urbanworld Filmmakers Luncheon From September 18-22, the Urbanworld Film Festival returned to New York City, showcasing narrative and documentary features, short films, spotlight screenings and conversations, and live staged screenplay readings. The DGA has been a sponsor of Urbanworld since 2000. On September 20, the DGA hosted a luncheon for Directors with entries in the festival. Director Kasi Lemmons — whose new feature Harriet served as the festival's Opening Night Spotlight film — spoke to the attendees about the advantages of having an organization like the DGA behind you when filming. Other DGA members participating in the festival included Directors Jamie Babbit (The First Wives Club), Destin Daniel Cretton (Just Mercy), Anton Cropper (Mixed-ish), Anthony Mandler (All Rise), Charles Murray (#Truth), A.V. Rockwell (Feathers), Roger Ross Williams (The Apollo), Daniel Willis (Wednesday) and Deon Taylor whose feature Black and Blue served as the festival's Closing Night Spotlight film. Photos: 1. Urbanworld filmmakers and staff pose for a group photo with Director Kasi Lemmons and DGA staff following the 2019 luncheon hosted by the Guild. 2. Lemmons speaks about the advantages of DGA membership. 3-5. Urbanworld filmmakers introduce themselves and their films and enjoy the DGA luncheon. 1 4 photos by Valerie Macon/APF 2 2 photos by Marcie Revens Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Qualifications Lists (But Were Afraid to Ask) An Eastern AD/UPM Council Member Education Hour Event On September 16, AD/UPM members gathered in the Guild's New York boardroom for the Eastern AD/UPM Council's Member Education Hour event, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Qualifications Lists (But Were Afraid to Ask). During this informative afternoon, DGA Senior Field Rep Bart Daudelin, Qualifications Lists administrators Janice Gambino and Sandra Forman and 2nd AD/QL Review Committee Chair Les McDonough sought to de mystify the process and qualifications for placement and provide answers to frequently asked questions. The presentation ended with a Q&A session where the attendees could have their questions addressed by the experts. Presented by the Council's Member Education Committee, the Member Education Hour is an opportunity for AD/UPMs to learn more about matters important to their category. The attendees were also invited to stay for the monthly Eastern AD/UPM Council meeting, which followed. Photos 1. ADs and UPMs gather in the DGA New York boardroom to learn more about the Qualifications Lists. 2. Eastern AD/UPM Council Member Education Committee Chair Michael Reichman, DGA Senior Field Rep Bart Daudelin, Commercial QL Program Assistant Kara Ryan, 2nd AD Les McDonough and QL Administrators Janice Gambino and Sandra Forman. 3-4. DGA members get valuable information and ask questions during the Eastern AD/UPM Council's Member Education Hour event. 1 3 4 DGA Events Roundup More detailed descriptions and additional photos are posted online at www.dga.org. 3 5