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2 2 I D G A M O N T H L Y • MARCH UPCOMING EVENTS • DGA Director Development Initiative presents: Casting in the Digital Age Television Directors play a vital role in casting, providing input to ensure the process aligns with their creative vision and the tone of their episode. However, the casting process has evolved over time and what used to be an in-person experience has now become increasingly virtual. In this lab, the panelists will reflect on their experiences with casting in episodic television, offering important tips for how to work efficiently with casting professionals in prep. Attendees will learn more about the responsibilities that Directors have related to casting for television and how to contribute throughout the process, as well as gain insight on how to navigate casting online. The Director Development Initiative Labs are programs focused on education and career development for DGA Members interested in Episodic Television. The programming is designed to provide current information on the Director's craft delivered by Episodic Television Directors. The panelists will be listed on www.dga.org closer to the date of this event. Thursday, March 20 5:00 p.m. (PT) • 8:00 p.m. (ET) This is an Online Event To RSVP, please log-in as a member at www.dga.org/Events and click on Upcoming Events. The Eastern Region Special Projects Committee presents: The 24-Hour News Cycle: A Panel Featuring Members Who Work at MSNBC Although all-news radio operated for decades earlier, the 24-hour news cycle arrived with the advent of cable television channels dedicated to news and brought about a much faster pace of news production with an increased demand for stories that could be presented as continual news with constant updating. Join us online for a panel discussion featuring Directors, Associate Directors and Stage Managers who work at the cable news network MSNBC as they reveal how they keep non-stop news coverage running. From pre-planned segments to breaking news, the panelists will share their insights into how it all comes together. The panelists will be listed on www.dga.org closer to the date of this event. Wednesday, March 12 7:00 p.m. (ET) New York Boardroom & Online To RSVP, please log-in as a member at www.dga.org/Events and click on Upcoming Events. The Women's Steering Committee presents: Women's Day at the DGA: The Role of Storytelling in Challenging Times Since the first Women's Day event, the Women's Steering Committee has brought together panelists to discuss leading topics including: Mentorship in Directing Blockbusters, Motherhood and Directing, Queering Television and Conversations on Industry and Power (2021), Reclaiming the Gaze (2022), The Language of the Auteur (2023) and The Power of Genre Blending (2024). Please join us for this year's event dedicated to the talented women members of the Guild. An inspiring, hopeful panel featuring some of the most sought after Directors will discuss the importance of storytelling in challenging times and reveal how they have used film to Resist, Rebuild and Restart. The panelists will be listed on www.dga.org closer to the date of this event. For questions contact WSC@dga.org. Saturday, March 29 5:00 p.m. DGA Theater 1- Los Angeles To RSVP, please log-in as a member at www.dga.org/Events and click on Upcoming Events.