Directors Guild of America

73rd Annual DGA Awards

Theatrical Feature Film Nominations are now open!
Use the link to the right to begin voting.

Online voting for Television Nominations opens Friday, February 19.

Complete DGA Awards Schedule:

Films produced under the DGA Basic Agreement with a planned, scheduled, or actual theatrical release during the period of January 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021 do not need to be entered. They are automatically included by the Guild for Theatrical Feature Film Submission. Theatrical Films not produced under the DGA Basic Agreement remain eligible provided the Director of the Film completes an entry form. The entry form will be available on Tuesday December 1st and must be returned by the following deadlines.
For films with a planned, scheduled, or actual theatrical release during the period of January 1 through December 31, 2020, the deadline is:	Thursday, January 7, 2021
For films with a planned, scheduled, or actual theatrical release during the period of January 1 through February 28, 2021, the deadline is:	Monday, February 1, 2021
Online voting for Theatrical Feature Film Nominations opens	Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Deadline to vote online for Theatrical Feature Film Nominations	Monday, March 8, 2021
Announce Five Theatrical Feature Film Nominees	Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Membership Screenings (or Streaming) of Five Nominated Theatrical Feature Films	March 15-March 19, 2021
Online voting for Theatrical Feature Film Award opens	Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Deadline to vote online for Theatrical Feature Film Award	Friday, April 9, 2021

Entry Forms for TV & Commercials available online	Tuesday, December 1, 2020
For Television entries broadcast during the period of January 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021, the deadline is:	Monday, February 1, 2021
Online voting for Television Nominations opens	Friday, February 19, 2021
Deadline to vote online for Television Nominations	Friday, March 5, 2021
Announce All Television and Commercials Nominees	Monday, March 8, 2021

Entry Forms for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director available online	Tuesday, December 1, 2020
For First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director entries with a planned, scheduled, or actual theatrical release during the period of January 1 through December 31, 2020, the deadline is:	Thursday, January 7, 2021
For First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director entries with a planned, scheduled, or actual theatrical release during the period of January 1 through February 28, 2021, the deadline is:	Monday, February 1, 2021
Announce Five First-Time Feature Film Director Nominees	Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Entry Form for Documentary available online	Tuesday, December 1, 2020
For Documentary entries with a planned, scheduled, or actual theatrical release during the period of January 1 through December 31, 2020, the deadline is:	Thursday, January 7, 2021
For Documentary entries with a planned, scheduled, or actual theatrical release during the period of January 1 through February 28, 2021, the deadline is:	Monday, February 1, 2021
Announce Documentary Nominees	Monday, March 8, 2021

DGA Awards Ceremony

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Online Voting

Theatrical Feature Film Nominations are now open. The deadline to nominate is Monday, March 8, 2021.

Contact

For general information:

DGA Awards Office 310-289-2038
Awards@dga.org

For press inquiries:

Lily Bedrossian, Director of Media Relations (310) 289-5334
lbedrossian@dga.org

73rd Annual DGA Awards Online Voting and Awards Screeners

DGA Members, please click the link above for information about the 73rd Annual DGA Awards Online Voting and Awards Screeners

2021 Awards Schedule

The Guild announced the schedule of key dates for the 73rd Annual DGA Awards which will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

DGA Announces Date for 2021 Awards Ceremony

DGA Makes Temporary Exception to Award Eligibility for Filmmakers Impacted by COVID-19 Theater Closures

72nd Annual DGA Awards Winners

Sam Mendes wins DGA Theatrical Feature Film Award for 1917. Ten additional category winners announced.

Press Releases

November 23, 2020