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Western AD/SM/PA Council

The Western AD/SM/PA Council is the elected body that represents the nearly 1,000 Guild members who reside in the Western region and work in television as Associate Directors, Stage Managers or Production Associates. The Council is made up of 16 elected members and 10 alternate members from these categories.

This section provides the Guild's AD/SM/PA members in the Western region information that is specific to their categories; and the public with information about the activities of this council. DGA Members, log in for meeting times and other Council information.

When Sh!t Gets Real: A Conversation with Some of Reality Television’s Finest

A DGA Reality Television Committee & Western AD/SM/PA Council Event

See a recap and photos from this event, where DGA members discussed the intricacies and unpredictable nature of making programs in the Reality Television genre.

Gary Natoli : 2024 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

76th Annual DGA Awards

Associate Director/Stage Manager Gary Natoli will become the 33rd recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award, which is given to an Associate Director or Stage Manager in recognition of their service to the industry and the DGA.

The More You Know: A Scheduling Seminar for AD/SMs

A Western AD/SM/PA Council Mentor Committee Event

In a seminar moderated by SM Andy Nelson ADs Brad Duns and Nicole Gauthier Tominberg and SMs Mickel Picco and Dan Shepard revealed how to effectively schedule projects.

Toybox: Tools Used for Multi-Camera Television

A Western AD/SM/PA Council Mentor Committee Event

During this event, DGA members were able to learn about the latest technology available for those working in live television production.

Pyrotechnics and SFX

A Western AD/SM/PA Council Mentor Committee Event

During this event, DGA members were able to learn more about the use of Pyrotechnics and SFX in non-scripted television.

When Sh!t Happens: How the Director's Team Deals with Unexpected Events in Live Variety Television

A Western AD/SM/PA Council Event

See video and photos from this event, where DGA members received expert advice on how to get things right when things go wrong.

Making the Oscars Shine

One of Hollywood’s biggest nights, the Academy Awards, would not be possible without the hard work of DGA members. See this gallery of them at work.

Contact

Pearson Woods
Assistant Executive Director (310) 289-2067
PWoods@dga.org

Lavetta Morgan
Administrative Assistant (310) 289-5380
LMorgan@dga.org

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DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans Information

Click here for information from the official website of the DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans

Mimi Deaton

This is a Visual History Recording

Visual History Interview

Associate Director Mimi Deaton discusses her 30-year career in the multi-camera format (The Facts of Life, Martin, Reba, The Neighborhood), her Guild service as a member of the Western AD/SM/PA Council for 23 years and her recognition by the Guild with the Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award.