Directors UK “Directing is like a multi-dimensional jigsaw puzzle with egos and weather thrown in for good measure”. - Director Delyth Thomas Since 2008, Directors UK has represented over 4,000 Directors working in different medias. Previously knows as DPRS, this society strives to represent directors' interests: enhancing their rights, ensuring payments are made, and ensuring that copyright law is respected. Directors UK goals To offer representation and support to all screen directors based in the UK To ensure the director's right to copyright is respected and recognised To ensure the Director's role is one that will be respected To offer a variety of films and television programs that are diffused forming part of the UK industry To achieve equal aims for all workers To develop and promote future talent To offer a strong community of united Directors How to become a member The cost for a yearly membership is £10 a month (£120 per year). For students, the rate is halved at £5 a month. Previously, this association was directed solely at film and television directors, however now it´s target audience is much wider including directors of short films, musicals and commercials. Directors UK offers a great variety of services from legal advice to camera masterclasses and an events calendar offering classic screenings and networking events. Events 2012 During the month of March, members will hold a series of meetings on the road in the following cities: Norwhich, Brimingham, Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Bristol and Cardiff. In April there will be an opportunity for a networking session to connect the members of Directors UK with a debate about the future of British Independent Film. On the 11th April, a special pre-release screening of Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald´s documentary "Marley” will be shown. Website: http://www.directors.uk.com/
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