The National Director Division of the DGC is responsible for making recommendations to the National Executive Board (NEB) on policy issues that affect Directors nationally and internationally. The cornerstone of the NDD mandate is to ensure that Directors, along with screenwriters, are properly recognized as authors of the audio-visual work. These lobbying efforts are undertaken both on the Canadian and international stages. Flowing from that recognition comes all the working conditions (both creative and economic) that are found in the collective agreements.

The NDD also originates and carries-out initiatives focused on the advancement and engagement of our Director members nationally. This includes but is not limited to high-level Director training, mentorship and networking as well as building community within our Director’s caucus and with the industry at large. The NDD advances the professional interests of DGC Director members and heightens their visibility and career opportunities. ​

National Directors Division Executive Committee

Zach Lipovsky

NDD Chair

Nimisha Mukerji

British Columbia

Dylan Pearce

Alberta

Lowell Dean

Saskatchewan

Douglas Mitchell

Manitoba

Lisa Rose Snow

Ontario

Tristan Dubois

Quebec

Deanne Foley

Newfoundland and Labrador

Stephanie Joline

Maritimes

Derek Filiatrault

Maritimes