The WSC Squad aims to support and prepare the DGA Women’s Steering Committee members as they seek to advance their directing careers by providing valuable tools and information to strengthen their craft. The co-chairs of The WSC Squad will select up to twelve participants from our pool of DGA director applicants. Each participant will be paired with one specially-curated-for-them mentor. We will pair Squad mentees with DGA director mentors who advise them in the specific areas of craft and career. In addition, the Squad leadership team hosts monthly professional development events.

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This program is open to mid-career directors who work in features, TV, docs, and/or commercials. Mid-career or mid-level director is defined as someone who (a) is a DGA member; (b) has worked in a professional capacity in the film/television industry for at least five years and (c) has directed something in the last two years that has been publicly released (ie on television/streaming, in a theater and/or in a festival competition).

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There will be two required sessions per month: that will consist of 1:1 meetings with your mentor, group meetings with all the mentees and group meetings with special guest speakers and panelists. The program cycle lasts nine months in total. There is no fee to participate or to apply. 

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This program is open to any DGA WSC member.

 

The Women’s Steering Committee (WSC) was created to advance the professional interests of its members, and to heighten their visibility  and career opportunities in the entertainment industry. The WSC currently promotes diversity through sponsoring networking events, screenings and seminars. The committee fosters  relationships between the members to provide support, mentoring, and networking  opportunities.

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Visit the APPLICATION PAGE for more information and to apply.

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For more information please email TheWSCSquad@gmail.com