DGA Monthly

2 6 I D G A M O N T H L Y DGA Video Portal Updates No matter where you are, you can now conveniently explore the Guild's video collection, brought together in one place in the DGA Video Portal. We have curated some of the best selections from the archives highlighting the craft of the Director. The Video Portal currently features clips and full videos from DGA events including: To see these clips and more, start your exploration of the DGA Video Portal at www.video.dga.org Director Lucia Aniello on how she considers a visual language when blending comedic and dramatic tones in Hacks. 77 th DGA Podcast — 2025 Meet the Nominees: Theatrical Feature Film 2024 DGA Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Award nominees Jacques Audiard, Brady Corbet, Edward Berger, James Mangold and Sean Baker, join Meet the Nominees symposium moderator Jeremy Kagan onstage to discuss the making of their feature films, Listen to podcasts from this year's Meet the Nominees: Feature Film symposium, Director Q&As and more, online in the The Director's Cut section at www.dga.org/Craft/Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Podcasts & Video Portal Updates Director Kara Kennedy on how she stays focused in her role when news stories appear close to home. Location Manager Lauri Pitkus on how she collaborates with Production Designers in her role. Director RaMell Ross on inherent perspectives of the camera stemming from its historical usage and how he strives to subvert it. Director Glenn Weiss on the planning, preparation and secrecy that went into the Little John reveal during the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Director Michael Goi on the importance of making your own opportunities and shares how he practiced doing so at a young age. Director/1st AD Courtney M. Franklin on how being communicative and adaptable in both jobs was significant to maintain a successful production. Director Amy Aniobi on how she strategizes using set photos as social media content to promote upcoming projects.

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