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2 8 I D G A M O N T H L Y See more detailed descriptions, additional photos, podcasts and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. DGA Events Roundup DGA Holds Orientation Course for First-Time Episodic Directors On March 20, the DGA's Orientation Course for Episodic Television Directors held another online session. DGA First Vice President Lesli Linka Glatter (Homeland) and Directors John Kretchmer (Riverdale) and Andy Wolk (Manifest) were the instructors who provided training for the attending first-time episodic television directors on their role, responsibilities and obligations. They were later joined by DGA Past President Paris Barclay (Station 19), who welcomed these new Directors to the Guild and passed along other advice. About the Program The orientation was codified in the 2017 Basic Agreement and the program was launched in July of that year. In each course, the participants also learned about the standards of the craft, their creative rights as directors and the Guild resources available to them. The attendees also received valuable advice and learned the best practices to help them succeed from some of the top directors working today. For more information about these courses and photos from previous sessions, visit the webpage in the Employer's section of www.dga.org. On March 20, 2nd AD DGA members from the Eastern region came together online for the virtual version of the Eastern AD/UPM Council 2nd AD Committee's annual 2nd AD Tea. The event was an opportunity for members of this category to discuss current topics that affect the 2nd AD community. Following a welcome from 2nd AD Committee Co-Chair Jeremy Marks, the attendees heard more about how the day would proceed and an invitation to get more involved from Committee Co-Chair Arianne Apicelli. The participants then separated into breakout discussion groups moderated by Marks, Apicelli and Committee Co-Chair Anastasia Folorunso, and Committee members Alana Bonilla, Rachel Jaros, Dan Majkut, Jack McKenna, Rob Tierney and Dana Zolli. Topics of discussion included: proper staffing, managing hours, negotiating with UPMs, mentoring, diversity and making use of the Guild's Availability Lists. There was also a special discussion of COVID-related topics that included: day-playing in the time of COVID, prepping on zoom, and how 2nd AD jobs have shifted and what it means for the future. The morning concluded with the breakout groups reassembling for a wrap-up session moderated by Folorunso. Image: Eastern AD/UPM Council 2nd AD Committee members attend an online version of their Annual 2nd AD Tea. Eastern AD/UPM Council 2nd AD Committee Hosts 2021 2nd AD Tea