On October 5, DGA members and trainees gathered in New Jersey to learn more about a new production option during the training event, Navigating Drone Filming in NYC.
Hosted by the Eastern AD/UPM Council and the New York Assistant Directors Training Program and held in partnership with Flying Monster, LLC, the session featured experienced professionals who provided guidance on what’s needed for a successful drone shoot in the city, such as understanding the regulations, securing permits, choosing the right equipment and assembling the right crew.
Additionally, members were able to hear about real-world experiences — from capturing the tight spaces of Wall Street, to the heights of Midtown’s skyscrapers, and filming the city’s iconic bridges — that may help to prepare them for their own drone shoots in NYC.
About the Council
The Eastern AD/UPM Council is the elected body that represents the more than 2,300 Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager members of the Guild who reside and/or work in film, television, commercials and new media the East and Midwest regions.
About the New York Assistant Directors Training Program
Jointly sponsored by the DGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, this exciting program accepts a limited number of candidates each year to participate in on-the-job training to become Second Assistant Directors.