Guild News

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced that Directors Jon Avnet and Todd Holland were appointed Negotiations Committee Co-Chairs at the National Board's recent meeting.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced the nominees in nine categories honoring outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary for 2018.

Director Don Mischer will become the fourth recipient of the DGA's Lifetime Achievement in Television Award.

The award will be presented at the 71st Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Hollywood & Highland Center’s Ray Dolby Ballroom.

UPM Kathleen McGill will become the 33rd recipient of the Frank Capra Achievement Award, which is given to an Assistant Director or Unit Production Manager in recognition of their career and service to the industry and the DGA. See video of the acceptance speech.

Associate Director Mimi (Marian) Deaton will become the 28th recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award, which is given to an Associate Director or Stage Manager in recognition of their service to the industry and the DGA. See video of the acceptance speech.

Foundation Chairman Donald Petrie sends a letter of support to the DGA members in the areas impacted by these fires.

The DGA membership meeting and dinner in Chicago, IL provided an opportunity for members to network with their peers, meet staff, and hear what the Guild is doing to protect and extend their creative and economic rights.

The DGA is upgrading both audio and projection systems in the Los Angeles Theater complex in the Spring of 2019.

DGA Members living in the UK and Ireland got updates on Guild business and activities during this annual membership meeting held in London.

AD/UPMs working under the DGA National Commercial Agreement have until November 30, 2018 or 90 days from their initial date of employment (whichever is later) to successfully complete the Safety Passport Training Course.

The DGA held its annual membership meetings at Guild headquarters in Los Angeles on May 15, and at the DGA New York Theater on May 17. Click here to see photos and coverage of these events.

Take advantage of the DGA Availability Lists to inform prospective employers of AD/UPM and AD/SM/PA members on the DGACA Qualification List, who are available for hire.

Via www.dga.org, the Guild has made it easy and convenient to report your earnings and pay your dues online. Members, please click through for more information.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2018: Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born), Alfonso Cuarón (Roma), Peter Farrelly (Green Book), Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman), and Adam McKay (Vice). The five nominees for the First-Time Feature Film Director Award were also announced.