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2 2 I D G A M O N T H L Y Directing Live Events with Cinematic Looks and a Broadcast Workflow Director AJ Bleyer moderated a conversation with Camera Operator Sean Flannery and Wide+Close Founder Kenny Stoff that examined how cinema grade cameras and immersive technologies are transforming how audiences experience live events. They also shared the creative and technical choices that make it all work at scale and how large format cameras, precision motion systems and emerging platforms can place viewers inside the action at global music festivals, major sporting events and more. Right: Director AJ Bleyer (moderator), Camera Operator Sean Flannery and Wide+Close Founder Kenny Stoff. Digital Day 2026: Mind Over Machines: Human-Controlled Creativity Since 2003, the DGA has hosted Digital Day events dedicated to providing members with exclusive knowledge and access to innovations designed to enhance and improve productions. On Saturday, August 29, DGA members and guests returned to the Guild's Los Angeles headquarters for Digital Day 2026: Mind Over Machines: Human-Controlled Creativity. Nearly 500 information seekers attended the event that featured engaging presentations, panels, exhibits and hands-on demos about the latest developments in VFX, cutting-edge production tools and virtual production. Directing in the Age of AI: Creative Control From Development to Final Pixel Alussein's Co-Founder and CEO Jennie Zeiher and Co-Founder Tony Clark revealed how AI and machine-learning tools can support Directors across the full filmmaking lifecycle; from development to post-production by improving early creative alignment, reducing avoidable compromise, and preserving more time for story, performance and cinematic intent. Left: Alussein's Jennie Zeiher & Tony Clark. photos by Howard Wise The day began with a welcome from Special Projects Committee Co- Chair/Digital Day Subcommittee Co-Chair Michael Goi and Digital Day Subcommittee Co-Chairs Randal Kleiser and Jay Torres. They noted the work of Subcommittee members Valdez Flagg, Brian Frankish, Julie Gelfand, Scott Rindenow, Oz Scott, Arthur Allan Seidelman and Susan Zwerman and thanked them for their efforts in educating the Guild's membership with an eye on the cutting edge. Left: Special Projects Committee Co-Chair Michael Goi and Digital Day Subcommittee Co-Chairs Randal Kleiser and Jay Torres welcome the audience. DGA members gather at the Guild's Los Angeles headquarters for the 2026 Digital Day event. Above and right: DGA members and guests to learn more about new methods of production via the hands-on demos and exhibits. photos by Howard Wise