Former Directors Guild presidents Paris Barclay and Thomas Schlemme have been named co-chairs of the DGA outreach team ahead of the guild predicting that negotiations for a new film and television deal, which will begin on May 10, will be “difficult”.
The guild says the mission of the outreach team, which is made up of a broad cross-section of DGA members, is to “support greater member engagement and awareness as we prepare for negotiations.” DGA’s current contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers expires on June 30.
“With their experience as past presidents of DGA and their unparalleled knowledge of our industry, Paris and Tommy will serve our members as excellent representatives of our guild as we prepare to secure the best possible contract for our members,” said DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter said. “With your leadership, the DGA Outreach Team stands ready to unite our 19,000 members to fight for our future.”
DGA Negotiating Committee Chair Jon Avnet said: “Paris and Tommy are the strong, experienced leaders our outreach team needs as we prepare our membership for this upcoming round of negotiations with the studios. They have a deep understanding of the issues that are close to our members’ hearts and will play an important role in holding us together in this difficult round of negotiations.”
Barclay, currently the Guild Secretary and Treasurer, served as President from 2013 to 2017. Schlemme succeeded him in this position and currently serves as co-chair of the guild’s Creative Rights Television Committee. In a joint statement, they said: “We look forward to joining the incredible DGA Outreach team who have already taken on this important role in ensuring our members are informed, educated, mobilized and empowered.” efforts so far. to win a contract that treats us fairly and with respect. These negotiations will determine the future of our industry and we stand ready to fight for that future.”
Source: Deadline
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