Hi, as you might see from my photo, I'm a Chinese-American producer and script consultant. I can tell from messages I'm receiving that diverse directors are seeking diversity directing programs. Please, please, please familiarize yourselves with http://www.dga.org/The-Guild/Diversity.aspx. There are many resources, and yes, they are for different seniority levels, and yes, researching them takes time, but doing so is a worthy investment. And a good start to understanding the landscape. Hollywood really does care about diversity!! http://www.dga.org/The-Guild/Diversity.aspx
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Thank you. Looks promissing.
Thank you for sharing this resource Regina. I know that it PGA also has a diversity program. One of our members @ErikLinthorst is developing a script through it right now and loves it.
Thanks, Julie. I don't believe the PGA has a clear webpage as a resource, right? If so, could you please post it?
regina, i have a question: see i want to become a director so how would i go about getting into the DGA
@Dickens, you have to be eligible to join. Here's a snippet from the DGA website: http://www.dga.org/The-Guild/Committees/Special/Independent/FAQ.aspx As a director, you must either be hired by a signatory company to direct a project or develop a feature length project and make your company/project signatory. On a very select, case-by-case basis, a director who has directed feature films that have bona fide theatrical releases in the United States and have received significant critical acclaim and/or commercial success may be invited to join. In the latter case, the director’s membership application is subject to special review by the appropriate Director’s Council.
@regina, wow this is where i want to get to. i will follow this advice to a tee
@Dickens, break a leg!! Go get 'em!!
Thats great stuff Regina.. dont how you find it all but keep it coming.
@Tony, thank you. I'm in the business, and all you need is open eyes/ears to know what's going on in your own industry. And I try not be to lazy!
Hi Regina - the diversity page just came down because they picked the finalists in the program for this year. When it goes back up I'll post it.
Ah, didn't know that. Thanks, Julie!
@Regina -you betcha!
My pleasure, Eric!
good to speak to you again, regina you always have awesome info