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Director Bethany Rooney tries to translate the subtext of a scene to collaborate with an actor in the best way possible.

Director Spike Lee talks about the value of the opening credit sequence and recalls the moment he realized how George Sidney’s Bye Bye Birdie influenced the opening of his film Do the Right Thing.

Brian Frankish leads a discussion of the practical and digital effects used in Into the Storm, and panelists show clips from the working process.

Lee considers how the balance between serious themes and humor in cinema is key for a director.

Highlight: Director Kara Kennedy discusses how she stays focused in her role when news stories appear close to home.

Director Director Joe Menendez attempts to preserve the initial “spark” from reading a script in order to carry it with him until he shoots the scenes.

Highlight: Associate Director Bryan Kosowski shares how something as simple as striking up a conversation can help someone break into the world of sports television.

FULL VIDEO: (1:27:11): The Women’s Steering Committee hosted their fourth annual celebration of talented women members with this year's Women’s Day at the DGA: The Power of Genre Blending. Featuring a ...

Highlight: Director Thembi Banks defines genre blending in her own words and how she sees it as essential for capturing the nuances of real life.

Director Bong speaks about how his approach to tone within his movies are a function of his personal history.

Director Bong talks about studying watching Lord of the Rings DVDs and artists from WETA workshop to become familiar with visual effects necessary for The Host.