Union profile

DGC

Directors Guild of Canada. Represents directors and the key creative and logistical team: assistant directors, production and unit managers, locations, production design and art directors, picture and sound editors, post production and accounting. Works through district councils.

Member: 150 days worked
Application fee: Not yet added
Typical dues: Awaiting confirmation
Operates in: 13 provinces & territories

How to qualify

Member: 150 days worked. DGC Ontario looks at experience of more than 150 days on at least 3 productions. Each district council sets its own rules. Requirements vary by department.

Requirements

British Columbia, Permittee Logbook Holder: Resume, driver's licence or other photo ID, and proof of eligibility to work in Canada
British Columbia, Permittee Logbook Holder: 30 days of PA Helper work in the last 5 years under the DGC BC Collective Agreement (paystubs), or enrolment in / graduation from a recognized BC film program within the past 5 years
British Columbia, Permittee Logbook Holder: Actsafe Motion Picture Industry Orientation and Exam, Motion Picture Safety Awareness, and WHMIS
British Columbia, Permittee Logbook Holder: Permit fees of $5 per day worked under the DGC BC agreement are deducted from pay
British Columbia, Permittee Logbook Holder: The Permittee Logbook Holder Program is required before DGC BC Associate Membership

Application fee: Ontario: Associate membership costs $500 plus $112.50; Full costs $1,500 plus $187.50.

Dues: Ontario annual dues: $750 Full, $450 Associate. Working dues aren't posted.

Awaiting confirmation: working dues rate; membership rules outside Ontario and BC. Check with the union before relying on it.

Requirements, fees and permittee programs are set by each district council. Contact the council for the province you work in.

Contact

Website: www.dgc.ca

Alberta · DGC Alberta District Council · 403-217-8672
British Columbia · DGC British Columbia District Council · 604-688-2976
Manitoba · DGC Manitoba District Council · 204-946-0913
New Brunswick · DGC Atlantic Regional Council (Halifax)
Newfoundland and Labrador · DGC Newfoundland and Labrador District Council
Nova Scotia · DGC Atlantic Regional Council (Halifax)
Ontario · DGC Ontario District Council · membership@dgcontario.ca · 416-925-8200
Prince Edward Island · DGC Atlantic Regional Council (Halifax)
Quebec · DGC Quebec District Council (English-language work; ARRQ represents French-language directors) · 514-844-4084
Saskatchewan · DGC Saskatchewan District Council · 306-757-8000

Departments DGC represents

Directors
Production
Assistant Directors
Locations
Art
Picture Editing
Sound Editing
Post Production
Accounting

Member benefits

National Pension
Health & Welfare

Operates in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.

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