Lesli Linka Glatter has been elected to a second term as president of the Directors Guild of America.
The veteran helmer known for her work on Homeland, Mad Men and numerous other TV series, was re-elected during the DGAs biennial national convention held Saturday at the DGA Theatre in Los Angeles. The guild reported that 164 delegates representing about 19,500 members took part in the convention and authorized a new slate of officers members of the national board of directors.
I am honored to once again accept the responsibility of serving as President of the Directors Guild of America, Glatter said in a statement. At this critical time for our industry, I am more committed than ever to our Guilds mission of protecting the creative and economic rights of our members and working collaboratively both internally and externally on the issues affecting us all. As we embark on the next chapter of our Guild, Im elated to work alongside an incredibly talented, creative and diverse Board, all of whom generously volunteer their time to advocate for their fellow members and do their part in building an industry where everyone can thrive. As a union, our power comes from our unity and I am thrilled to say we are as strong and united as ever before. Together, we will continue our shared fight along with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA for an industry in which we are all fairly valued and celebrated for the work we do.
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