Excerpts from DGA Interviews
For the last six years, the Quarterly has interviewed some of the most prominent directors in the business. Here are excerpts from each of them.
Independent Filmmakers
Independent directors have helped create an industry and a staggering range of films over the last 30 years.
Beth McCarthy Miller
Shooting a live episode of the comedy series sounded like a good idea on paper.
Guild Diversity Committees
Over the past 30 years, Guild diversity committees have advanced the cause of women and minority members.
Guild Past Presidents
In the last two decades, Guild presidents have continued the fight for economic and creative rights.
Feature Directors Panel
The feature directors panel on the morning of the annual awards has become one of the Guild's most popular events.
Internet Theft
Based on his recent book,
Free Ride, author Robert Levine explains why it may soon become easier for consumers to buy content on the Internet than steal it.
Morning News
Morning news shows are increasingly a challenge for the director's team.
Saving Private Ryan
Steven Spielberg explains how he staged the massive D-Day invasion in
Saving Private Ryan—and without storyboards.
Directing Football
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, families will gather for food and — in many cases — a little televised football. From the first primitive broadcast in 1939 to the Super Bowl and Skycams, directors have helped invent football on TV. Please enjoy this story from the
DGA Quarterly archives about how they bring the action to viewers at home.
Reality TV Directors
Directors bring a unique set of skills to reality TV in an attempt to capture the magic of the moment.
Directing Seinfeld
Two directors--Tom Cherones and Andy Ackerman--helped make
Seinfeld one of the most influential shows of time.
Award Winning TV Directors
DGA Award winners in comedy and drama showcasing how the range and quality of television has expanded in the last 20 years.