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68th Annual DGA Awards Ceremony Photo Gallery

The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2015 were announced on Saturday night, February 6, during the 68th Annual DGA Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Actor Jane Lynch hosted the ceremony before an audience of more than 1,600 guests. Presenters included (in alphabetical order): Christian Bale, DGA President Paris Barclay; Angela Bassett; Abigail Breslin; Steve Carrell; James Corden; Bryan Cranston; Matt Damon; Leonardo DiCaprio; DGA Fifth Vice President Jon Favreau; Ryan Gosling; Kathy Griffin; Tom Hooper; Regina King; Christian Jules Le Blanc; Jennifer Jason Leigh; Rachel McAdams; DGA National Vice President Vincent Misiano; Nate Parker; Jeff Probst; Steven Spielberg; Michelle Stafford; and Lily Tomlin.

Pictures

DGA Awards Ceremony:

  • Directed by: Jim Tanker
  • Associate Director: Julie Gelfand
  • Stage Managers: Tyler Bearde, Spencer Emmons, Jerri Churchill, Joseph McCarthy

DGA Awards Photo Credits:
Fredrick Brown/Getty Images, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images, Byron Gamarro, and Howard Wise

DGA President Paris Barclay welcomes all to the 68th Annual DGA Awards.
In his welcome to the 68th Annual DGA Awards, President Paris Barclay celebrates the Guild’s 80th year of protecting the rights of its membership.
DGA President Paris Barclay acknowledges the hard work that goes into running the Guild and singles out the leadership of DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth.
DGA Awards Host Jane Lynch and the USC Marching Band liven up the ceremony.
Following her hilarious entry with the USC Marching Band, DGA Awards Host Jane Lynch further sets the mood with her opening monologue.
Director Steven Spielberg presents the first award of the evening as he announces the inaugural winner of the DGA First-Time Feature Director Award.
Director Alex Garland makes history as the inaugural winner of the First-Time Feature Director Award for his film Ex Machina.
Director Alex Garland thanks the Guild for presenting him with the First-Time Feature Director Award for his film Ex Machina.
DGA First-Time Feature Director Award-winner Alex Garland poses backstage in the pressroom with his presenter, Director Steven Spielberg.
Actress/Comedienne Lily Tomlin waxes on the nature of the medium as she presents the Comedy Series Award.
And the DGA Comedy Series Award went to Director Chris Addison for his “Election Night” episode of the HBO series Veep. Members from Addison’s directorial team — Second Second Assistant Director Miles Perman, Second Assistant Director Michelle Gritzer and First Assistant Director Dale Stern — pose for a photo with their medallions.
The Revenant’s star Leonardo DiCaprio speaks about working with DGA Feature Film Award nominee Alejandro G. Iñárritu on the film.
The Revenant’s star Leonardo DiCaprio presents the DGA Feature Film Award nomination medallion to Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu is honored to be nominated yet again by his peers.
DGA Feature Film Award nominee Alejandro G. Iñárritu poses backstage in the pressroom with his nomination medallion presenter, The Revenant’s star Leonardo DiCaprio.
Actress Regina King reads the name of the DGA Award winner for Children’s Programs.
And the DGA Children’s Programs Award goes to … Director Kenny Ortega for Descendants.
Children’s Programs winner Kenny Ortega accepts his award for Descendants.
Children’s Programs winner Kenny Ortega celebrates backstage on his way to the pressroom.
Children’s Programs winner Kenny Ortega poses backstage in the pressroom with his presenter, Regina King.
The Young and the Restless cast members Michelle Stafford and Christian Jules Le Blanc speak about their colleague, 2016 DGA Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award recipient Tom McDermott.
DGA Franklin Schaffner Achievement Award Recipient Tom McDermott accepts his award for Guild service.
DGA Franklin Schaffner Achievement Award Recipient Tom McDermott accepts his award for Guild service.
2016 DGA Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award recipient Tom McDermott poses in the pressroom with his presenters, The Young and the Restless cast members Christian Jules Le Blanc and Michelle Stafford.
Spotlight’s Rachel McAdams speaks about working with DGA Feature Film Award nominee Tom McCarthy on the film.
Spotlight’s Rachel McAdams presents the DGA Feature Film Award nomination medallion to Director Tom McCarthy.
DGA Feature Film Award nominee Tom McCarthy thanks the Guild for honoring his film Spotlight with a nomination.
DGA Feature Film Award-nominee Tom McCarthy poses backstage in the pressroom with his nomination medallion presenter, Spotlight cast member Rachel McAdams.
Actress Abigail Breslin announces the winner of the DGA Award for Commercials.
And the DGA Award for Commercials goes to … Director Andreas Nilsson for his Comcast spot, Emily’s Oz, his General Electric ad Time Upon a Once, and his Old Spice commercial Dad Song.
DGA Commercials Award winner Andreas Nilsson gives his acceptance speech.
DGA Commercials Award-winner Andreas Nilsson poses backstage in the pressroom with his presenter, Actress Abigail Breslin.
Actress/Comedienne Kathy Griffin speaks about the legacy of DGA Lifetime Achievement in Television Direction Award recipient, the legendary commercials director Joe Pytka.
Actress/Comedienne Kathy Griffin calls legendary commercials director Joe Pytka to the stage to receive only the third ever Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction .
Legendary commercials director Joe Pytka is applauded on his way to the stage to receive his DGA Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction.
The applause turns into a standing ovation in honor of DGA Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction recipient Joe Pytka.
Legendary commercials director Joe Pytka thanks the Guild for honoring him with the DGA Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction.
DGA Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction recipient Joe Pytka celebrates in the press room with his presenter, Actress/Comedienne Kathy Griffin.
DGA Lifetime Achievement in Television Direction Award recipient Joe Pytka and presenter Kathy Griffin are joined backstage by Pytka’s long-term collaborators, 1st ADs Randy Fletcher (left) and Austin McCann (right).
Feature Film nomination presenters Steve Carell, Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling applaud Director Adam McKay’s work on The Big Short.
Director Adam McKay accepts his DGA Feature Film Award nomination medallion from presenters Steve Carell, Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling for his work on The Big Short.
Director Adam McKay thanks the Guild for recognizing his work with a Feature Film Award nomination for The Big Short.
DGA Feature Film Award-nominee Adam McKay (right) has a bit of fun in the pressroom with his nomination medallion presenters from The Big Short, actors Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell.
DGA Past Presidents Michael Apted, Arthur Hiller and Martha Coolidge join DGA President Paris Barclay in a mid-ceremony toast to 80 years of the Directors Guild of America.
Reality Television host Jeff Probst presents the DGA Award for Reality Programs.
And the winner is ... Director Adam Vetri for his Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge episode “Gods of War.”
DGA Reality Programs Award winner Adam Vetri is thrilled to be honored by his peers.
Reality Programs winner Adam Vetri is joined in the pressroom by his directorial team members, Stage Manager Richard Melendez (left), Associate Director Ian Blankenship (right) and presenter Jeff Probst.
DGA National Vice President Vincent Misiano speaks about the contributions of 2016 Frank Capra Achievement Award recipient Mary Rae Thewlis.
Frank Capra Achievement Award recipient Mary Rae Thewlis thanks the Guild for honoring her with the highest award the DGA can bestow upon a member of her category.
2016 Frank Capra Achievement Award recipient Mary Rae Thewlis poses for a photo in the press room with her presenter, DGA National Vice President Vincent Misiano.
DGA Fifth Vice President Jon Favreau speaks of his admiration for Feature Film Award nominee George Miller and what he accomplished in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Mad Max: Fury Road’s Director George Miller accepts his DGA Feature Film Award nomination medallion from DGA Fifth Vice President Jon Favreau.
Feature Film Award nominee George Miller thanks the DGA for recognizing his work on Mad Max: Fury Road.
Feature Film Award nominee George Miller poses in the press room with DGA Fifth Vice President Jon Favreau.
Actor/Talk Show Host James Corden presents the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials and accepts on behalf of winner Don Roy King for the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special as Mr. King was unable to attend the ceremony.
Pulling double duty, Actor/Talk Show Host James Corden also presents the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming to Director Dave Diomedi for &ldquo “Episode #325” of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Director Dave Diomedi thanks his Guild for honoring him with his second DGA Award for his work on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
DGA Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming Award winner Dave Diomedi poses in the pressroom with presenter James Corden and members of his directorial team Associate Director Maureen Smith and Stage Managers Niclana Tolmasoff and Michael Kilkenny.
Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh presents the DGA Award for Documentary.
And the DGA Award for Documentary goes to … Director Matthew Heineman for Cartel Land.
Director Matthew Heineman thanks the DGA for honoring his work on the documentary Cartel Land.
DGA Documentary Award winner Matthew Heineman and presenter Jennifer Jason Leigh pose for a photo in the pressroom.
The Martian’s star Matt Damon speaks about working with DGA Feature Film nominee Ridley Scott.
DGA Feature Film nominee Ridley Scott speaks about directing presenter Matt Damon in The Martian.
DGA Feature Film nominee Ridley Scott poses in the pressroom with his lead actor from The Martian, Matt Damon.
Actor/Director Bryan Cranston prepares to announce the winner of the DGA Award for Movies for Television and Mini-Series.
And the DGA Award for Movies for Television and Mini-Series goes to … Director Dee Rees for her work on the HBO film Bessie.
Director Dee Rees thanks her fellow DGA members for honoring her work on the HBO film Bessie.
DGA Movies for Television and Mini-Series Award-winner Dee Rees poses in the pressroom with members of her Bessie directorial team, Unit Production Manager Ron Schmidt (left), First Assistant Director Michael J. Moore and Second Assistant Director Basti Van Der Woude (right), and presenter, Actor/Director Bryan Cranston.
Actress/Director Angela Bassett prepares to announce the winner of the DGA Award for Dramatic Series.
And the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series goes to … Director David Nutter for his Game of Thrones episode “Mother’s Mercy.”
Director David Nutter accepts his DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for his Game of Thrones episode “Mother’s Mercy.”
DGA Dramatic Series Award winner David Nutter poses in the pressroom with presenter, Actress/Director Angela Bassett.
Actor/Director Nate Parker offers a look at the future of the DGA in the special video presentation 2036, which extrapolates what the Guild may be like on its 100th anniversary.
Director Tom Hooper prepares to announce the Feature Film Award winner for 2015.
And the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film goes to Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu who hugs his The Revenant lead actor Leonardo DiCaprio upon hearing the announcement.
Applauded by his peers, Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu makes his way to the stage to accept the award for The Revenant.
It’s déjà vu for Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu who makes history as the first director to win the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film in back-to-back years. He won this Award last year for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).
DGA Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Award-winning Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu speaks about his win, joined onstage by members of his directorial team from The Revenant.
DGA Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Award-winning Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu poses for a photo in the press room.
DGA Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Award-winning Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu poses for a photo in the press room with DGA President Paris Barclay and presenter/Director Tom Hooper.
Several members of Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s directorial team from The Revenant continue the celebrations with him in the pressroom.
DGA Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Award-winning Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu answers questions from the press following his history-making win.
DGA Awards host Jane Lynch bids the audience farewell at the end of the 68th Annual DGA Awards.

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