DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC.

CPT · Copyright/Patent/Trademark

General discussions around intellectual property protections General discussions around digital piracy Attended a panel led by Rep. Darrell Issa about online piracy and stronger intellectual property protections

SCI · Science/Technology

General discussions related to artificial intelligence and digital replicas General discussions related to a draft artificial intelligence bill concerning rights of attribution and integrity General discussions around the draft bill "Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act" Met with Rep. Jerry Nadler and had general discussions related to artificial intelligence

ART · Arts/Entertainment

General discussions around creating a Federal Film and TV Tax Incentive program Met with Rep. Judy Chu and had general discussions about creating a Federal Film and TV Tax Incentive program Met with Rep. Jimmy Gomez and had general discussions about creating a Federal Film and TV Tax Incentive program Met with Rep. Darin LaHood and had general discussions about creating a Federal Film and TV Tax Incentive program Met with Sen. Alex Padilla and had general discussions about creating a Federal Film and TV Tax Incentive program Talked to Sen. Adama Schiff and had general discussions about creating a Federal Film and TV Tax Incentive program Talked to Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove and had general discussions about creating a Federal Film and TV Tax Incentive program

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

General discussions related to the cultural exception trade rule and how it pertains to the film industry Drafting and sending a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative's office about non-reciprocal trade and unfair foreign trade practices