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Michael Estepp · July 20th, 2004, 09:16 AM

Hey,
I am just about to graduate from college and soon I hope to start interning as a stage manager for television. I eventually want to move into directing tv/film.
Is anyone a member of the DGA that can recomend when I join and what catergory? It is very expensive and I'm a little apprehensive. I have to decide between the Canon XL-2 or this... so... you understand.

Michael Estepp

Wayne Orr · July 20th, 2004, 12:13 PM

First get a job, then join the DGA, Michael. You will have to have a work history to qualify for membership, along with the written recommendation of three active members of the DGA. Your category will be appropriate to the work you are doing, such as stage manager, unit production manager, assistant director, or director.

The DGA will not get you work, so even if you could join now, there would be no point to it. So buy the camera and have fun.

Michael Estepp · July 20th, 2004, 01:10 PM

Oh, okay, I thought it was illegal to work without being a member. I thought people got fined that way.

July 20th, 2004, 09:16 AM	#1
Michael Estepp Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95	The DGA Hey, I am just about to graduate from college and soon I hope to start interning as a stage manager for television. I eventually want to move into directing tv/film. Is anyone a member of the DGA that can recomend when I join and what catergory? It is very expensive and I'm a little apprehensive. I have to decide between the Canon XL-2 or this... so... you understand. Michael Estepp

July 20th, 2004, 12:13 PM	#2
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	First get a job, then join the DGA, Michael. You will have to have a work history to qualify for membership, along with the written recommendation of three active members of the DGA. Your category will be appropriate to the work you are doing, such as stage manager, unit production manager, assistant director, or director. The DGA will not get you work, so even if you could join now, there would be no point to it. So buy the camera and have fun. __________________ Wayne If it was easy, they'd get a relative to do it.

July 20th, 2004, 01:10 PM	#3
Michael Estepp Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 95	Oh, okay, I thought it was illegal to work without being a member. I thought people got fined that way.