LOS ANGELES - Paris Barclay, whose extensive television directing credits include episodes of the “Sons of Anarchy†and “Glee†series, was elected president of the Directors Guild of America at the union's biennial convention here on Saturday. Mr. Barclay succeeds Taylor Hackford, a film director who had served as president since 2009.
Paris BarclayThe guild, which represents directors and others who supervise the production of movies, television shows and commercials, is preparing for negotiations to replace its Hollywood collective bargaining arrangements, which expire on June 30, 2014. At its convention, which was held at the guild's Los Angeles headquarters, Michael Apted was elected secretary-treasurer, while Vincent Misiano became national vice-president. Others, including the actor-filmmaker Jon Favreau, were named to various offices, the guild said.
