Guild News

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Agreement Ensures Core Protocols Remain in Place, Providing Continued Protection for Industry Workers and Others While Reflecting Reasonable and Appropriate Modifications Consistent with Current Conditions

34 Protégés Participated in 2022 National Program

Franklin was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the untimely passing of National Board member Duncan Henderson. 1st AD Kevin Koster was elected to fill Franklin’s post as an Associate Board member and 1st AD Donald L. Sparks was elected to take Koster’s previous position as a Second Alternate Board Member.

Among other duties, Rhine will have oversight of the Guild’s Western Region and national responsibility for the Contracts Department, Safety and Agency Relations and will work closely with the Government Affairs department on state and local issues.

The Guild announced the schedule of key dates for the 75th Annual DGA Awards, which will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

The new, more flexible agreement will be in effect through July 15, 2022

DGA also issues first-time inclusion report on Assistant Directors/Unit Production Managers in dramatic television.

The new DGA minimum salary schedules for Directors, Unit Production Managers, Assistant Directors, Associate Directors, and Stage Managers are now online. Rates are good for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

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