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See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. DGA Committee Meeting Events Roundup On January 24, the Asian American Committee's (AAC) meeting included the discussion, Founders to Future, featuring Directors Kabir Akhtar, Henry Chan, Michael Goi, Chris Tashima and UPM Victor Ho, all current or former Co-Chairs of the AAC, moderated by current Co-Chair Kai Kim, Chan and Ho recalled the formation of the Committee and working alongside Director/Former Co-Chair Wenda Fong to rally support amongst the larger Asian community; Tashima spoke on struggle of maintaining participation and the value of networking; and Goi and Akhtar addressed the future steps for the AAC, the importance to keep members involved and the opportunities available to participate. Photo: (L-R) Directors Kabir Akhtar and Chris Tashima, AAC Alternate Co-Chair Geeta Malik, Director Michael Goi, AAC Co-Chairs Maureen Bharoocha and Kai Kim (moderator), Director Henry Chan and UPM Victor Ho. Founders to Future An Asian American Committee Event On January 17, the Women's Steering Committee (WSC) virtual meeting was preceded by a panel discussion, Lookbooks, Pitch Decks and Sizzle Reels. In a conversation moderated by Director/WSC Activities & Events Committee Co-Coordinator Mo Perkins, Directors Rachel Lee Goldenberg, Lena Khan and Maggie Kiley discussed how pitching a show/fi lm differs from pitching oneself as a Director for episodic television. During the conversation, each of the speakers discussed their processes in creating their pitch decks via applications such as PowerPoint, Google Slides or Key Note and provided information on subjects such as sourcing images and videos, how to cut a reel for tone, and why some Directors hire people, while others make it themselves. Image: (Clockwise) Directors Rachel Lee Goldenberg, Lena Khan, Maggie Kiley and Mo Perkins (moderator). Lookbooks, Pitch Decks and Sizzle Reels A Women's Steering Committee Event On January 25, the Latino Committee meeting was preceded by the interactive workshop, No More Excuses: Go Digital! During the webinar, Director/Latino Committee Alternate Co-Chair Rachel Raimist (Fantasy Island, CSI: Vegas) shared her process using Scriptation, a script reading and annotating app that allows Directors, Cinematographers, Producers and Writers to go paperless on set and contribute to a more sustainable future. Via step-by-step demos and real-world examples, Raimist showed the attendees how such digital tools can help Directors and directorial team members save paper and time on episodic television productions. Image: Director/LC Alternate Co-Chair Rachel Raimist conducts the interactive workshop, No More Excuses: Go Digital! during the January Latino Committee meeting No More Excuses: Go Digital! A Latino Committee Event Dodge College of Film & Media Arts DIRECTING PROFESSOR Chapman University seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in directing for its nationally recognized Dodge College of Film and Media Arts beginning August 2023. Candidtes should possess a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in film production or a related discipline or commensurate industry experience and a broad knowledge of film history and aesthetic theory. Qualified applicants are required to submit an application to Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23342 Enquiries should be directed to FTVsearch@chapman.edu. Use "Film Production" as the email subject. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications with a range of $95,000-$105,000. This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.

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