Guild News

The DGA’s Visual History Program is an endeavor designed to explore the art and craft of the Director and the Director’s team via peer-to-peer interviews with other Directors, Assistant Directors, Unit Production Managers, Associate Directors and Stage Managers. Featured here are a few excerpts dealing with Production Design.

The Awards honor, encourage and bring attention to exceptional diverse directors in film schools and select universities across the country.

We have been preparing for more than a year to execute our Guild’s highest purpose: to protect your economic and creative rights. We are ready for negotiations and, if necessary, we are prepared for a fight. These negotiations will shape the future of our industry.

Agreement Ensures Core Protocols Remain in Place, Providing Continued Protection for Industry Workers and Others While Reflecting Reasonable and Appropriate Modifications Consistent with Current Conditions

34 Protégés Participated in 2022 National Program

Franklin was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the untimely passing of National Board member Duncan Henderson. 1st AD Kevin Koster was elected to fill Franklin’s post as an Associate Board member and 1st AD Donald L. Sparks was elected to take Koster’s previous position as a Second Alternate Board Member.

Among other duties, Rhine will have oversight of the Guild’s Western Region and national responsibility for the Contracts Department, Safety and Agency Relations and will work closely with the Government Affairs department on state and local issues.

The Guild announced the schedule of key dates for the 75th Annual DGA Awards, which will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

The new, more flexible agreement will be in effect through July 15, 2022

DGA also issues first-time inclusion report on Assistant Directors/Unit Production Managers in dramatic television.

The new DGA minimum salary schedules for Directors, Unit Production Managers, Assistant Directors, Associate Directors, and Stage Managers are now online. Rates are good for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

Start the new year off right by making sure the Guild has your updated contact information in order to keep you fully informed about the latest Guild news and events. Also, take advantage of our newly-added ability to customize your email preferences to receive information tailored to your interests and learn how to utilize the website's "Remember Me" function and more.

The DGA is part of a coalition of entertainment unions urging Congress to restore tax fairness for middle-class creative professionals by passing the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act.

DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2022: Todd Field (TÁR), Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin) and Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans). The nominees for the First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director Award were also named.

DGA Awards Chair Beth McCarthy-Miller announced that Judd Apatow will be back to host the event which will take place on February 18, 2023 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.