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1 8 I D G A M O N T H L Y • UPCOMING EVENTS - JUNE • The DGA Director Development Initiative presents a Craft Workshop: Understanding Shots & Lenses: How to Best Convey the Emotion/Tone of a Scene Episodic television Directors help to maintain, elevate and build upon the distinct visual language of each show they work on. Among the various elements they must consider is their selection of shots and framing. In this lab, Directors will provide insight into their approach for translating what is on the page to the screen and share their decision-making process when working across different shows. Attendees will learn about lenses and how to determine which shots and framing to use from scene-to-scene. There will also be tips on how to best communicate and collaborate throughout the process. The DDI Labs focus on education and career development for members interested in episodic television and is designed to provide current information on the Director's craft delivered by experienced Episodic Television Directors. Panelists will be listed on www.dga.org closer to the date of this event. Thursday, June 25 5:00 p.m. (PT) 8:00 p.m. (ET) Online To RSVP, please log-in as a member at www.dga.org/Events and click on Upcoming Events. Members and their guests are invited to attend the 31st Annual DGA Student Spotlight Awards. These awards are provided to encourage and bring attention to outstanding film students from historically underrepresented groups. Participating students are enrolled in or have recently graduated from U.S. based post-secondary institutions nationwide which offer film coursework and have completed their films between September 2024 and December 2025. The winning films will be screened prior to the awards ceremony. Please join us in congratulating and supporting these talented emerging filmmakers. To RSVP, please log-in as a member at www.dga.org/Events and click on Upcoming Events. 2026 DGA Student Spotlight Awards For Underrepresented Directors Los Angeles Thursday, June 18 7:00 p.m. DGA Theater 1 New York Tuesday, June 23 7:00 p.m. DGA NY Theater Saturday, August 29 in Los Angeles DGA Special Projects Committee presents: DIGITAL DAY 2026 Join fellow DGA members and other industry professionals for learning and networking around the creative, technical and business issues emerging from new technologies. With panels, presentations, exhibits, hands-on demos and MORE.... More information about this event will be featured in the August issue. The educational and cultural arm of the Guild, the Special Projects Committee provides opportunities to celebrate the history and achievements of DGA members, as well as programs to advance their professional skills and prepare for the technological changes of the future. SAVE-THE-DATE