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N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 2 I 1 9 See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. DGA Events Roundup Director Brett Morgen's Moonage Daydream takes audiences on a cinematic odyssey exploring the creative and musical journey of David Bowie. The film is the first documentary ever sanctioned by the Bowie estate and features never-before-seen footage and performances spanning Bowie's half-century career. Moonage Daydream was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival as well as the "Golden Eye" and "Queer Palm" Awards at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. Morgen discussed the making of the film with DGA Special Projects Documentary Series Subcommittee Chair Ondi Timoner after the screening in Los Angeles on September 21. He also spoke about the film in a conversation moderated by Director Bennett Miller following the Eastern Region Special Projects screening in New York on September 23. During the Los Angeles conversation, Morgen spoke about mixing the sound for a film so musically intensive. "When you are mixing the film, the orientation is always to the front but then you add supplementary support to the surrounds of the Atmos. The whole purpose of this production was to bring the music and sound design elements into the room so you are constantly swirling around you. It was very adventurous for us." Photos: Director Brett Morgen with moderators Ondi Timoner in LA and Bennett Miller in New York. Documentary Series screens Director Brett Morgen's Moonage Daydream photo by Shane Karns photo by Marcie Revens Stage Manager David Charles suggests newer SMs reach out to fellow members for advice dealing with special circumstances. Director James Burrows advises new episodic directors to "die with their boots on" and be creative. Director Jeff Valdez believes new directors should focus on two things: blocking and performance. Director Tina Mabry speaks about shooting in the real-life places depicted in Women of the Movement. DGA Video Portal Updates No matter where you are, you can now conveniently explore the Guild's video collection, brought together in one place in the DGA Video Portal. We have curated some of the best selections from the archives highlighting the craft of the Director. The Video Portal currently features a collection of clips and full videos from recent DGA events including: Producer/Director Paris Barclay gives advice to members on how they can present themselves in the best way to get hired on a show. Director Eva Longoria on her belief that diversity in the boardrooms of the filmmaking industry is key to providing better Latino representation. Director Linda Malino Coppola takes viewers through the complex process of executing halftime broadcasts for multiple NFL games. Directors Lou Diamond Phillips, Meera Menon, Kevin Tancharoen, Larry Teng, James Wong and Chloé Zhao celebrate 22 years of the Asian American Committee. To see these clips and more, start your exploration of the DGA Video Portal at www.video.dga.org