On the party circuit during Emmy weekend, one topic inevitably found its way into every conversation, the possibility of a writers strike. Even back in September, the consensus was that there likely will be a strike. The sentiment has been only growing stronger in the months since, amid deteriorating economic environment marked by high inflation … Read more
The DGA’s Women’s Steering Committee (WSC) has announced the 2022 class of its WSC Squad Mentorship Program. The latest class, which began in September, pairs twelve mid-career directors with well-established director-mentors. “The DGA’s Women’s Steering Committee is so proud of the amazing group of mentors and mentees announced for the 2022 class,” said Tara Miele, … Read more
A bill that would have regulated the use of guns on film and TV sets in California has failed to make it through the state legislature. The DGA and IATSE issued a joint statement expressing its displeasure. “The DGA and IATSE are disappointed and disheartened that this critical legislation, which would have required important safety … Read more
Rebecca Rhine is moving from the Cinematographers Guild to the Directors Guild. She’ll be the DGA’s new Western Executive Director starting in October. Rhine, who has been the Cinematographers Guild’s national executive director since 2015, announced in May that she will be leaving that post when her contract expires in September. “I am so pleased … Read more
As dozens of states have banned or restricted abortions in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the DGA Pension and Health Plans has taken steps to ensure that its participants and their dependent children can still have access to abortions no matter where they live or work. The DGA-Producer Pension & … Read more