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DGA Appoints Jon Avnet & Karen Gaviola To Lead Negotiations Committee For 2026 Bargaining Cycle


The DGA has tapped Jon Avnet and Karen Gaviola to lead the negotiations committee through the 2026 bargaining cycle

His film and TV credits include Risky Business, Fried Green Tomatoes, Black Swan, Uprising, Justified and Sneaky Pete. “As we do in every round, the DGA spends an enormous amount of time and resources conducting thorough research to understand the issues facing our members and our industry, while preparing to best represent their economic and creative interests at the bargaining table.” She continued: “An important part of getting ready is to appoint leaders who will help guide us, and we are thrilled to have two of our most experienced feature and television Directors, Jon Avnet and Karen Gaviola, back to head the 2026 committee.

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