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O C T O B E R 2 0 2 5 I 1 3 • OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS • Saturday, October 4 1:00 p.m. DGA LA Theater 1 To RSVP, please log-in as a member at www.dga.org/Events and click on Upcoming Events. DGA Latino Committee presents: DGA Latino Summit 2025: No Permission Needed In honor of Latin Heritage Month, please join us for the fifth annual DGA Latino Summit, an event dedicated to providing the opportunity for attendees to unite with their community, focus on career development, and celebrate Latino excellence in the arts. Join fellow DGA members for a day dedicated to harnessing our collective creativity and determination. We're not just facing challenges — we're using them to fuel our future. Saturday, October 11 11:00 a.m. Online To RSVP, please log-in as a member at www.dga.org/Events and click on Upcoming Events. The Western AD/UPM Council Education Committee presents: "What's New, What's Happening" + Navigating the DGA for New Members The Western AD/UPM Council - Education Committee invites you to attend an informative session providing updates on the latest developments concerning the DGA contract, as well as insights into current trends within the AD/UPM community. This event will also include guidance on navigating the DGA for new members. Scheduled speakers include UPM Jennifer Haire and 1st ADs Jennie O'Keefe Armas, Kelly Cantley-Kashima and John Mattingly. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation, allowing for direct engagement and discussion. Panelists subject to availability. See www.dga.org for updates and more details. The Western AD/UPM Council Education Committee works to assist and inspire our members in achieving their professional goals through continuing education in a dynamic industry. Theater Programming: Spotlight Presentation: In the Directors' Chairs Listen in on a spirited conversation between Directors Issa López and Phil Lord as they discuss today's challenges and opportunities. Beyond the System: Making your Feature Happen Learn how to take control of your career by making your own feature film. Directors Alonso Alvarez, Marvin Lemus, Antonio Negret and Patricia Riggen will offer a powerful blueprint for turning your creative vision into a successful reality outside the mainstream system. From Obstacle to Opportunity: Navigating a New Age of TV Directors Aurora Guerrero, Norberto Barba, Ben Hernandez Bray and SJ Main Muñoz and UPM Canella Williams- Larrabee will engage in a candid discussion on how to navigate the current industry flux. Gain practical, firsthand insights on thriving (and surviving) in this new age of television. * Panelists subject to availablity. Additional information regarding this event will be posted www.dga.org. For questions contact lc@dga.org. The Latino Committee was created as a networking group to advance career and job opportunities for Latino DGA members by improving craft skills, networking, and making Latinos better known to the Hollywood creative community.