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J U L Y 2 0 2 5 I 2 7 See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. Committee Events Roundup On June 3, the Women's Steering Committee (WSC) meeting featured the panel discussion, The Multi-Camera Mystery: Unpacking the Multi-Cam Format. In a conversation moderated by Director Jade Jenise Dixon, Directors Jody Margolin Hahn, Kelly Park, Lynda Tarryk and Natalie Van Doren and Producer Mona Garcea pulled back the curtain on the unique creative, technical, and collaborative processes behind multi-camera production and revealed what makes a strong multi-cam Director, Assistant Director, Associate Director and Unit Production Manager in this fast-paced, precision-driven environment. The panelists also shared their personal journeys into the multi-camera space, their approach to prepping, blocking both cast and cameras, and working with live studio audiences, and how the experience differs from single-camera directing. (L-R) Director Kelly Park, Producer Mona Garcea, Directors Lynda Tarryk, Jade Jenise Dixon (moderator), Natalie Van Doren, Jody Margolin Hahn and WSC Co-Chair Valerie Weiss. Unpacking the Multi-Cam Format A Women's Steering Committee Discussion The Latino Committee (LC) meeting on May 28 was preceded by the panel discussion, The Director's Voice: A Conversation with Director Steven Canals. In a conversation moderated by LC Co-Chair SJ Main Muñoz, Canals discussed the necessity of a comprehensive understanding of story, the value of experience and the relentless pursuit of it, and the advantage of a Director's distinctive voice. "I think it's essential we know what's most critically important to us," said Canals. "I know my first commitment is to black and brown folks, to queer folks, and — as an Afro-Puerto Rican queer person — to uplift those communities. So, I'm not going to compromise those values when it comes to the work. I look for projects highlighting themes that are really important to me, such as liberation, found family, and resilience." (L-R) Directors Steven Canals and SJ Main Muñoz (moderator). A Conversation with Director Steven Canals A Latino Committee Discussion On May 28, the Focus on Women Committee (FOWC) meeting featured the discussion, Music and Movement: The Inner Workings of Live Performances and Awards Shows. In a conversation moderated by FOWC Co-Chair Alanna G. A. Campbell, Director Sandra Restrepo and Associate Director Robin Abrams discussed capturing musical performances for live television and described the different DGA roles. Breaking down specific numbers they've worked on, Restrepo explained how she got the reaction shots during Kristen Bell's "Do You Want to Be an Actor?" number at the SAG Awards and Abrams recalled the details and teamwork she was a part of when she was called in to help with the special, Beyonce Bowl. (L-R) Director Sandra Restrepo, Associate Director Robin Abrams and FOWC Co-Chair Alanna G. A. Campbell (moderator). The Inner Workings of Live Performances & Awards Shows A Focus on Women Committee Discussion 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: 800-DGA-3457 Racial Harassment: 310-289-2006 Sexual Harassment: 310-289-2006 Contract Violations: 310-289-5300 FIELD REPS Abbie Brewer: 740-707-6284, ABrewer@dga.org Meghan Brophy: 212-258-0816, MBrophy@dga.org Bart Daudelin: 212-258-0809, BartD@dga.org Beth Dubber: 310-289-2077, BDubber@dga.org Jon Drew: 310-279-7693, JDrew@dga.org Michael Mintz: 646-256-6264, MMintz@dga.org Jennifer Peat: 310-289-5305, JPeat@dga.org Emily Pierceall: 213-321-9791, EPierceall@dga.org Alexis Soto: 323-382-1058, ASoto@dga.org Brett Wise: 570-447-4823, BWise@dga.org For contact information for Guild departments please visit www.dga.org/The-Guild/Departments