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Working with Background Actors in Georgia

On October 26, the Atlanta Coordinating Committee (ATLCC) and the DGA Assistant Director Training Program (ADTP) presented the seminar, Working with Background Actors in Georgia.

Held at Central Casting’s offices in Atlanta, DGA members  and trainees from the area were able to learn about hiring and working with background actors during an event that featured a presentation from DGA Senior Field Rep Bart Daudelin, Central Casting's Executive Vice President Jennifer Bender, Vice President Adam Hochfeld and Director Toni Avalos, and ADTP Administrators Lila Mayes from Los Angeles and Sandra Forman from New York.

The seminar focused on background actor employment in Georgia and covered topics including: best practices for booking and hold days; and minors work rules.

These DGA Assistant Director Training Plan Currency Training Seminars for Unit Production Managers and Assistant Directors are designed to keep DGA members abreast of current management practices and contract updates. Don’t miss these opportunities to enhance your knowledge! Check the DGA Monthly or www.dga.org for the next event near you.

Pictures

photos by Andrew Alonso

L-R: DGA Senior Field Rep Bart Daudelin, New York ADTP Administrator Sandra Forman, Central Casting Executive Vice President Jennifer Bender, Los Angeles ADTP Administrator Lila Mayes, Central Casting Vice President Adam Hochfeld and Central Casting Director Toni Avalos led the seminar led the seminar, Working with Background Actors in Georgia.
DGA Senior Field Rep Bart Daudelin welcomes the attendees to the DGA Atlanta Coordinating Committee and Assistant Director Training Program event, Working with Background Actors in Georgia.
Central Casting Vice President Adam Hochfeld shares information on hiring and working with background actors during the DGA Atlanta Coordinating Committee and Assistant Director Training Program event, Working with Background Actors in Georgia.
DGA members and trainees view a video on the history of Central Casting during the DGA Atlanta Coordinating Committee and Assistant Director Training Program event, Working with Background Actors in Georgia.
Central Casting Director Toni Avalos speaks about the challenges and considerations involved in getting the best talent for your projects during the DGA Atlanta Coordinating Committee and Assistant Director Training Program event, Working with Background Actors in Georgia.
DGA members and trainees learn about working with background actors during the Central Casting event hosted by the DGA Atlanta Coordinating Committee and Assistant Director Training Program.
DGA Members & Staff, Trainees, ADTP Administrators and Central Casting representatives pose for a photo during the Working with Background Actors seminar in Atlanta.GA.

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