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J U L Y 2 0 2 4 I 3 5 See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. DGA Committee Meeting Events Roundup African American Steering Committee: Directors and the Alchemy of Collaborating with Showrunners On May 20, Director-Producer Reggie Rock Bythewood and Producers Cheo Hodari Coker and Janine Sherman Barrois discussed the dynamics of the relationships in their collaborations with the Directors on their respective shows, as well as the skills they look for when hiring, during a conversation moderated by AASC Co-Chair Gina Prince Bythewood. Images: (Clockwise) Reggie Rock Bythewood, Cheo Hodari Coker, Janine Sherman Barrois and AASC Co-Chair Gina Prince Bythewood (moderator). LGBTQ+ Committee GOING BIG On May 19, Directors Rachel Morrison and Billie Woodruff and 1st AD Daniel Silverberg discussed their approach to musical sequences and large-scale action/stunt sequences in their productions during a conversation moderated by Director Tessa Blake. Images: (Clockwise) Directors Rachel Morrison and Billie Woodruff, 1st AD Daniel Silverberg and Director Tessa Blake (moderator). Women's Steering Committee: How to Manage Your Management On May 21, Directors Rachel Goldberg, Kelly Park and Jennifer Phang and Circle of Confusion Partner/Manager Leslie Maskin discussed maximizing communication and career goals through your relationship with your representatives during a conversation moderated by Director Valerie Weiss. Photo: (L-R) Directors Jennifer Phang, Kelly Park and Rachel Goldberg, Circle of Confusion Partner/Manager Leslie Maskin and Director Valerie Weiss (moderator). Latino Committee: A Conversation with Director Gandja Monteiro On May 22, Director Gandja Monteiro refl ected on her career journey and shared how her bicultural upbringing and passion for art informs her work during a discussion moderated by Latino Committee Alternate Co-Chair, Director Alejandro Brugués. Photo: (L-R) Latino Committee Alternate Co-Chair Alejandro Brugués (moderator), Director Gandja Monteiro and Latino Committee Co-Chair Eli Gonda. Focus On Women Committee: In Conversation with SNL Director Liz Patrick On May 29, Director Liz Patrick discussed what it takes to direct Saturday Night Live and her career highlights from years of directing talk and variety shows during a conversation moderated by Director Lily Olszewski. Images: (main) Director Liz Patrick. (inset) Director Lily Olszewski (moderator).