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On April 29, Second Assistant Directors from the Eastern region
came together for a half day of conversation and exploration
when the Eastern AD/UPM Council's Second AD Committee
hosted their 10th annual Second AD Tea in the Guild's New York
offi ces. Under the title I Don't Know What I Don't Know, the event
provided 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 Anastasia
Folorunso, she and Co-Chair Steven Lafferty outlined how the day
would proceed. The attendees then separated into breakout rooms
for roundtable discussions.
The Staffi ng breakout was moderated by 2nd ADs Peter Donohue
and Nicole Payson and covered topics such as how to build and
train a staff and techniques to uplift and lead others. The Know
Your Contract discussion was moderated by Committee Co-Chair
Lafferty and 2nd AD Lisa Burrascano and explored the rights and
responsibilities inherent in contracts, as well as practical items
such as travel, per diem, housing and more. Committee Co-Chair Folorunso and 2nd ADs Joy Kim and Jason Messeri moderated the Self-Care discussions that
shared tips how to take care of oneself both on the job and off.
The event concluded with the breakout groups reassembling for a wrap-up session general discussion and closing remarks by Lafferty.
Photo: (L-R) Eastern AD/UPM Council Second AD Committee members Peter Donohue, Jack McKenna, Nicole Payson,
Dan Ogorzalek, Anastasia Folorunso (Co-Chair), Steven Lafferty (Co-Chair), Jeff Sedwick, Cary Lee, Jake Grubb,
Jason Messeri and Joy Kim pose for a photo during I Don't Know What I Don't Know, the 10th Annual Second AD Tea.
See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org.
DGA Events Roundup
Eastern AD/UPM Council 2nd AD Committee Hosts
I Don't Know What I Don't Know, the 10th Annual 2nd AD Tea
photo by Marcie Revens
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