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A U G U S T 2 0 2 5 I 2 1 See more detailed descriptions, additional photos and video, where available, online at www.dga.org. DGA Events Roundup On June 10, the Asian American Committee's (AAC) meeting featured the panel discussion, Asian American Women Representation. In a conversation moderated by Director Tiffany Frances, Directors Yangzom Brauen and Diane Paragas and UPM/1st AD Jasmine Marie Alhambra shared some of their experiences navigating the film industry. Paragas described how her background in documentaries influences her approach to her narrative work. Brauen shared that early in her directing career, she sometimes had to put her foot down and inform her teams that she's open to ideas, but ignoring her direction was not acceptable. Alhambra noted the importance of building a community of people who support each other to navigate the industry together as the PA that worked for you years ago can someday be your boss. (L-R) UPM/1st AD Jasmine Marie Alhambra and Directors Tiffany Frances (moderator), Yangzom Brauen and Diane Paragas. Asian American Women Representation An Asian American Committee Discussion On July 1, the Women's Steering Committee (WSC) meeting featured the panel discussion, Directing the Lead, Collaborating with #1 on the Callsheet. In a conversation moderated by Director Drew Ann Rosenberg, Directors Neema Barnette, Monica Levinson, Darnell Martin and Tara Miele shared their experiences working with lead Actors on a series or feature. During the conversation, Barnette emphasized the importance of never underestimating the intelligence of your cast. Levinson recalled how she learned from a mistake on a film that added another day to the shooting schedule. Martin shared how her experience as a mother enabled her to turn would be adversaries into allies. Miele explained that likes to give "visceral" suggestions to Actors, if they need help with feeling a moment. And Rosenberg revealed how she deals with the situation whenever she hears that a star is "difficult." (Clockwise) Directors Neema Barnette, Darnell Martin, Tara Miele, Monica Levinson and Drew Ann Rosenberg (moderator). Directing the Lead, Collaborating with #1 on the Callsheet A Women's Steering Committee Discussion Good Morning DGA An Eastern Directors Council & Eastern AD/SM/PA Council Event On July 9, Directors, Associate Directors, Stage Managers and Production Associates actively working on morning television programs joined their colleagues for an afternoon of conversation and camaraderie at the DGA's New York Headquarters. Hosted by the Eastern Directors Council and the Eastern AD/SM/ PA Council, Good Morning DGA was a celebration of DGA members' contributions to morning television. Following welcomes by Eastern AD/SM/PA Council Chair Tony DeSanti and DGA Sixth Vice President Lily Olszewski, each attendee shared their name, category, and workplace. DGA Field Representative Meghan Brophy delivered a recap of the most recent round of Network Negotiations, illustrated by slides covering highlights from the last cycle and DGA Associate Eastern Executive Director Michael Berger covered the Network Negotiations, process and informed the gathering that while the Network Negotiating Committee members have been appointed by the DGA National Board, no dates with the Networks have scheduled at this time. The floor was then opened for the attendees to ask questions about the process and share their experiences and ideas for improving conditions in the morning show arena. Photos: 1. DGA members actively working on morning television programs pose for a photo with DGA staff during the Eastern Directors Council and Eastern AD/SM/PA Council event, Good Morning DGA. 2. Director Jim Gaines, DGA Sixth Vice President Lily Olszewski and Eastern Directors Council Chair Tony DeSanti. 3-4. DGA members actively working on morning television programs ask questions, make comments and take the opportunity to network during the event. photo by Elisa Haber photos by Marcie Revens 1 2 3 4

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