The Town with Matthew Belloni What Worries Directors: AI, Peaked TV, and Baldoni-Gate
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Feb 5, 2025 
Lesli Linka Glatter, President of the Directors Guild of America and director of acclaimed shows like Mad Men, joins Russell Hollander, the DGA’s National executive director, to discuss pressing issues in the entertainment industry. They explore the evolving dynamics of AI and its impact on director roles, the decline of television production affecting creatives, and the complexities of union negotiations. They also dive into the drama surrounding director-actor conflicts and share insights on the significance of creative rights and director's cuts.
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DGA's Focus
- The Directors Guild of America (DGA) prioritizes its members' interests.
- They have a fiduciary obligation to get the best possible deal for their members, even if it upsets other guilds.
AI: A Creative Tool
- AI is a tool that can enhance filmmaking if used correctly.
- The DGA emphasizes that creatives, not studios, should control AI's use in film and television.
AI in 'The Brutalist'
- Brady Corbet, a DGA nominee, used AI to enhance dialogue in his film "The Brutalist".
- This exemplifies the DGA's stance on AI as a tool under creative control.