DGA Monthly

1 0 I D G A M O N T H L Y Recently, the DGA was made aware that a handful of members received scam emails supposedly from the Guild. The emails came from a non-DGA email address asking that the recipient open an attachment. Out of an abundance of caution, we want to take this opportunity to raise awareness around these types of scams and others like it — which are unfortunately becoming increasingly more common. Often, scammers scour social media sites to determine an individual's affiliation to organizations like the DGA and then search the web for their contact information and attempt to impersonate the organization or leaders of the organization to get them to divulge personal data or make purchases on their behalf. When receiving email, it is important to always use common sense, keen observation and healthy skepticism to make informed decisions regarding the validity of messages. Never open attached files unless you were expecting them, or click on web links in an unexpected or suspect email. Remember, email accounts can be stolen or hijacked by malicious users so exercise caution if you notice the following: • Overly vague subject matter or unusual phrasing and/or multiple grammatical and spelling errors. • An email that is missing a subject line or only containing a hyperlink or attachment. • Questions regarding account details or contact information. Spoof emails may appear associated with legitimate websites or contain recognizable names and "phishing" emails can originate from stolen or spoofed email accounts, and "fish" for personal information or security credentials. Legitimate DGA emails will only come from a dga.org email address, and you can call the Guild directly if you receive any suspicious inquiries. For more information on how to recognize and avoid email and text phishing scams please visit the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Advice page: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams. Protecting Yourself from Email Scams Chicago Coordinating Committee Election Results On September 11, the following members to serve on the DGA Chicago Coordinating Committee for the period of 2026-2028: Directors: Rita Coburn, Edward Javier Fernandez, Jaime Mariscal, Joe Scudiero, Harlan J. Shapiro, Elysia Sledd, Monica M. Switzer, Thomas Joseph Wekony Jr. (current Co-Chair). AD/UPMs: Noemi Afflack, Senica Billingsley, Anthony E. Cabral, Jason M. Dusenske, Pablo A. Gambetta, James R. Giovannetti Jr., Richard S. Lederer (current Co-Chair), James R. McAllister, Kevin McGrail, Nick Rafferty, Stefan Rand. AD/SM/PAs: Guy DiBenedetto. The Committee co-chairs, alternates and an additional AD/SM/PA member will be elected at their next meeting on October 14. About the Committee: The Chicago Coordinating Committee coordinates Guild activities in the Chicago Area, acts as liaison between members and the Guild, promotes public awareness of the Guild, and participates events to facilitate the exchange of ideas among members, maintain contacts with other guilds and unions and further professional opportunities for members based in Chicago and the surrounding area. New York Region Jeffords Rules Available Online An updated version of The Jeffords Rules is now available on the Eastern AD/UPM Council section of www.dga.org. The Rules have been adapted to feature information designed specifically for members working in the New York region. Created by the legendary UPM Bob Jeffords, The Jeffords Rules is a quick reference guide for DGA members needing answers on set in the moment. This digest of New York-area "Film Production Guild and Union Rules by Subject" was assembled by a working group of the Eastern AD/UPM Council's UPM Committee – led by Tom Whelan and Leslie Gyson, with contributions of group members Claudine Marrotte, Jennifer Jimenez and Kelsi Russell – has compiled and edited this new and expanded Revised Edition, reflecting the most current terms for SAG-AFTRA, the local craft unions, and the DGA's most recent contract gains including improved work hours and safety conditions, and new protections in the area of Artificial Intelligence. For more details about the Chicago Coordinating Committee, visit their webpage on www.dga.org. If you believe you have received a suspicious email from the Guild, please contact the Communications Dept. at 310-289-5333. For a list of practical suggestions for your protection, visit the Email Safety and Cyber Security page in the Additional Resources area of www.dga.org. To download a copy of the New York Region Jeffords Rules, log in to access the Eastern AD/UPM Council Links on www.dga.org.

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