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2 0 I D G A M O N T H L Y On September 19, the AASC meeting featured the online panel discussion, Conversation with Producer/Directors. In a conversation moderated by Committee Co-Chair Jeffrey W. Byrd, DGA Past President/Secretary Treasurer Paris Barclay (Station 19), and fellow Producer/Directors Pete Chatmon (Reasonable Doubt), Crystle Roberson (Queens) and Nicole Rubio (Chicago Med) spoke about a variety of subjects including how to get the job, best practices in the role, and navigating power dynamics and racial sensitivities. Other subjects discussed included the duties of a Producer/Director and Barclay discussed the genesis of the job and the development of the DGA workshop designed to give members more information on the role of the Producer/Director in episodic television. Image: (Top Row) Prod/Dirs Paris Barclay, Pete Chatmon, Crystle Roberson (Bottom Row) Nicole Rubio & AASC Co-Chair Jeffrey W. Byrd (moderator). A Conversation with Producer/Directors — An African American Steering Committee Event See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. DGA Committee Meeting Events Roundup On September 20, the Women's Steering Committee (WSC) virtual meeting featured the discussion, Navigating Safety on Set in 2022. In a conversation moderated by Director Marie Jamora, Western AD/UPM Council Chair Linda Montanti and First Vice Chair Jennie O'Keefe Armas, 1st AD Desiree Stevenson-White and SM Jackie Stathis spoke about the best practices in the current climate for on-set safety, how our members help facilitate safety on set. They also discussed the nuances around set safety on scripted, single camera shows versus live variety shows; their experiences coordinating with experts from armorers to COVID Supervisors; and shared stories on how they have navigated extreme weather such as very high temperatures and hurricanes. They all emphasized the importance of prep and the need for training. Image: (Clockwise) Director Marie Jamora (moderator), 1st ADs Linda Montanti, Jennie O'Keefe Armas, Desiree Stevenson-White and SM Jackie Stathis. Navigating Safety on Set in 2022 — A Women's Steering Committee Event On September 28, the Focus on Women Committee (FOWC) virtual meeting featured the discussion, Focus on Atlanta & New Orleans Women. In a conversation moderated by FOWC Co-Chair Maggie Greenwald, Atlanta- based 1st ADs Veronica Hodge-Hampton and Renee Hill-Sweet, and New Orleans-based 1st AD Ann Salzer and 2nd ADs Mary Anne Olinsky and Désirée Stevenson-White spoke about their experiences working in these areas. During their conversation, they revealed how they got their start in the Guild and their current projects, discussed how to strengthen the FOWC community in Atlanta and New Orleans, and offered advice to other members on how to achieve longevity in the industry. Image: (Top Row) 1st ADs Veronica Hodge-Hampton, Renee Hill-Sweet and Ann Salzer, (Bottom Row) 2nd ADs Mary Anne Olinsky and Désirée Stevenson-White and FOWC Co-Chair Maggie Greenwald (moderator). Focus on Atlanta and New Orleans Women — A Focus on Women Committee Event Protecting Yourself from Text Scams The DGA will never text you to ask you to provide sensitive account information by text, purchase a gift card by text, or ask you to provide personal contact information by text. Because DGA members often list their cell phones publicly on call sheets, production schedules and the DGA website, you may be at risk for sophisticated scammers who may have your name associated with your cell phone number. Scammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information — things like your password, account number, or Social Security number. They may also attempt to try to get you to purchase gift cards or provide information by purporting to be someone you may know, like another member, a DGA Board member or DGA staff member. If that happens, please contact DGA Communications by phone at 310.289.5333 and we will report the scam to the appropriate authorities. Whenever in doubt, please call the listed DGA phone numbers on www.dga.org. For more information about text scams, please visit the Federal Trade Commission website at: https://consumer. ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-report-spam-text- messages

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