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May 2025

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1 2 I D G A M O N T H L Y • UPCOMING EVENTS - MAY • The Asian American Committee presents: Breaking Boundaries: 25 Years of AAPI Voices in Film & TV Please join us for this two-part celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have made an impact in film & television. Panel 1: AAPI DGA Nominees In this engaging conversation focused on DGA-nominated works of the past and present, industry-leading Directors will discuss the creative vision behind their acclaimed films and television shows. The event will also provide insights into how Directors navigate challenges to build lasting careers and spotlight AAPI representation in cinema and how the industry is evolving to amplify these diverse voices. Panelists scheduled to appear include Directors Michael Goi (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Rich Kim (Lego Masters) and Jennifer Phang (Descendants: The Rise of Red). Saturday, May 3 1:00 p.m. DGA Theater 1 To RSVP, please log-in as a member at www.dga.org/Events and click on Upcoming Events. Panel 2: Spotlight Conversation Directors Andrew Ahn (The Wedding Banquet, Bridgerton, Generation), Lee Isaac Chung (Minari, Twisters, The Mandalorian) and Karyn Kusama (Yellowjackets, The Invitation, Girlfight) will discuss the art of filmmaking, offering valuable insights into their creative processes and the paths they've taken to become master storytellers. Their conversation will also explore the importance of advancing AAPI representation in the industry, highlighting the progress made and the continued efforts to amplify diverse voices both in front of and behind the camera. Additional information regarding panelists may be posted on www.dga.org closer to the date of the event. Abbie Brewer: 740-707-6284, ABrewer@dga.org Meghan Brophy: 212-258-0816, MBrophy@dga.org Bart Daudelin: 212-258-0809, BartD@dga.org Jon Drew: 310-279-7693, JDrew@dga.org Michael Mintz: 646-256-6264, MMintz@dga.org Emily Pierceall: 213-321-9791, EPierceall@dga.org Jennifer Peat: 310-289-5305, JPeat@dga.org Alexis Soto: 323-382-1058, ASoto@dga.org Brett Wise: 570-447-4823, BWise@dga.org For more information on DGA Field Representatives, visit their department page on www.dga.org. DGA CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICES DGA National Headquarters Los Angeles 310-289-2000 New York 212-258-0800 DGA Website www.dga.org REPORTING HOTLINES Safety: 310-289-5326 Racial Harassment: 310-289-2006 Sexual Harassment: 310-289-2006 Contract Violations: 310-289-5300 FIELD REPS For contact information for Guild departments please visit www.dga.org/The-Guild/Departments

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