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2024 DGA Honors Photo Gallery

October 17, 2024

On October 17, 2024, the DGA celebrated the 25th Anniversary of DGA Honors at the Guild’s New York Theater. Held for the first time since 2018, this year’s honorees were Director Francis Ford Coppola, President of CBS/Paramount’s See It Now Studios and Former CBS News President Susan Zirinsky, Broadway Stages Founder Tony Argento along with its CEO & President Gina Argento, film distribution company Criterion and the renown children’s program Sesame Street, each of which have made a lasting impact on American culture through their unwavering dedication to the arts, and to film and television. In a ceremony emceed by Director, Actor, Producer and Writer Natasha Lyonne, DGA Honors celebrated the diversity of New York’s entertainment community.

DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter kicked off the ceremony stating, “Tonight we, as a community of filmmakers, come together not just to recognize the significance of a particular film or television show as we do at the DGA Awards, but to recognize the deeper, lasting contributions individuals and organizations from the arts, business, politics and labor have made to this wonderful and collaborative art form that we have dedicated ourselves to. It is such a perfect reminder that we are so lucky to being doing what we do, to be storytellers. We are joined by a legendary filmmaker, a pioneering news executive, visionary stage builders, film lovers and curators, a trailblazing children’s television show, and yes, even a Muppet! While they all bring something different to the table, they all share a passion for storytelling, and are vital to the success of our industry and our art.”

Glatter evoked the memory of former DGA National Vice President, the late Ed Sherin, the visionary behind DGA Honors. “Ed saw that our role as Directors and Directors team members places us in the center of the creative, business and political forces that must come to bear in the making of great film and television, and he gave life to an event that reflects this special intersection.”

DGA National Vice President Laura Belsey reminded the audience, “It was right across the Hudson River where the American film industry was born over one hundred years ago, followed by the arrival of live television in New York City several decades later. New York has always been, and remains, the heart of live theater, news and the advertising industry. It is perhaps because of the intertwining of so many different but related industries – documentary and news, live and televised theater, commercials, film and television – that New York has, in those memorable words, a palpable authenticity you can’t find elsewhere. It is a place where the industry has always come to re-invent itself – and, perhaps, may one day re-invent itself again.”

Before turning proceedings over to the host for the evening, Belsey thanked her 25th Anniversary DGA Honors Co-Chairs, Mary Rae Thewlis and Kathleen McGill, calling them, “the best partners I could ask for, as we slowly pieced together the puzzle of tonight’s festivities over the past two years.”

Taking the stage, Lyonne kept the audience both thinking and laughing with her timely humor-filled monologue before turning the proceedings over to the first presentation of the evening as CBS News journalist Lesley Stahl spoke about the first honoree, pioneering news executive Susan Zirinsky, whose fearless devotion to investigative journalism kept the world informed during challenging times.

Directors Darius Marder, Mira Nair and Barbara Kopple made the presentation to the exceptional team at the distribution company Criterion, who preserve and share some of the most significant films in history. They were joined by video tributes from Directors Richard Linklater and Guillermo del Toro who spoke about Criterion’s impact on the film community. Accepting DGA Honor were Criterion’s President Peter Becker and CEO Jonathan Turrell.

DGA Second Vice President Ron Howard made the presentation to the children’s program Sesame Street, which has defined excellence in children's television programming for more than 50 years. Accepting on behalf of Sesame Street was Sesame Workshop’s Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Development and Production Officer Kay Wilson Stallings who was joined onstage by the popular Sesame Street character, Ernie the Muppet.

Actor/Director Christopher Meloni and Actor Jeremy Sisto gave the audience background on Broadway Stages Founder Tony Argento and its CEO & President Gina Argento, whose unwavering support has fueled New York’s vibrant production community. Speaking on behalf of Gina Argento, Tony Argento thanked the Guild for recognizing their contributions to the community.

In the final presentation of the evening, Director Gia Coppola had the privilege of paying tribute to her grandfather, iconic Director Francis Ford Coppola, who has made an indelible mark on cinema and inspired generations of Directors. Against the backdrop of a standing ovation, Coppola thanked his Guild for honoring his legacy.

Following the ceremony, the DGA Honors attendees enjoyed the VIP after-party at New York’s exclusive Nobu 57 restaurant.

— photos by Marcie Revens and Ryan Jensen

Pictures

DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter and National Vice President Laura Belsey arrive at the 25th Anniversary of DGA Honors at the Guild’s New York Theater.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Past President Thomas Schlamme and Actress/Director Christine Lahti arrive at the 25th Anniversary of DGA Honors at the Guild’s New York Theater.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter is joined on the red carpet by National Executive Director Russell Hollander.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Fifth Vice President Millicent Shelton.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
2024 DGA Honors recipient, pioneering news executive Susan Zirinsky and 2011 DGA Honors recipient, HBO Documentary Films President Sheila Nevins.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors show Director/ DGA Sixth Vice President Lily Olszewski.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
Sesame Workshop’s Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Development and Production Officer Kay Wilson Stallings who accepted on behalf of recipient Sesame Street, Ernie the Muppet and presenter/DGA Second Vice President Ron Howard.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
CEO Jonathan Turrell and President Peter Becker who accepted on behalf of recipient Criterion.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Past President Taylor Hackford.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors host Natasha Lyonne.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
2024 DGA Honors recipient, Director Francis Ford Coppola and presenter Gia Coppola.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
Sherry Grant and former DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors guest Ralph Macchio.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors guest Julia Stiles.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors presenter, Director Darius Marder and guest.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors host Natasha Lyonne poses for a photo with her His Three Daughters Director Azazel Jacobs.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Board member Jon Avnet and guest.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors presenter Jeremy Sisto and guest Addie Lane.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Fourth Vice President Seith Mann chats with Focus on Women Committee Co-Chair Alanna G.A. Campbell.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors guests Sheila Kelley and Richard Schiff.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Associate National Executive Director/Eastern Executive Director Neil Dudich (right) poses with the Motion Picture Association Vice President of State Government Affairs for the Northeast region, Josh Levin.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
Focus on Women Committee Co-Chairs Joan Bostwick, Alanna G.A. Campbell and Ellen Athena Catsikeas.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Schaffner Award recipients Terry Benson and Scott Berger grab a photo with former CBS News Associate Director Bob Rooney.
DGA Honors Arrivals & Reception
DGA Honors presenter Christopher Meloni chats with a member of the press on the red carpet.
DGA Honors Ceremony
DGA Honors Ceremony
DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter welcomes the audience to the 25th Anniversary of DGA Honors.
DGA Honors Ceremony
DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter applauds the honorees.
DGA Honors Ceremony
DGA National Vice President Laura Belsey delivers the introduction at the 25th Anniversary of DGA Honors.
DGA Honors Ceremony
DGA Honors host Natasha Lyonne entertains the audience with her opening monologue.
DGA Honors Ceremony
DGA Honors host Natasha Lyonne entertains the audience with her opening monologue.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Presenter Lesley Stahl from CBS News speaks about 2024 DGA Honors recipient, pioneering news executive Susan Zirinsky
DGA Honors Ceremony
2024 DGA Honors recipient Susan Zirinsky thanks the Guild for honoring her career.
DGA Honors Ceremony Presenter Lesley Stahl and recipient, pioneering news executive Susan Zirinsky, pose for a photo.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Presenters Directors Darius Marder, Barbara Kopple and Mira Nair sing the praises of film distribution company Criterion.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Via video, Director Richard Linklater speaks about the impact of film distribution company Criterion.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Via video, Director Guillermo del Toro speaks about the impact of film distribution company Criterion.
DGA Honors Ceremony
CEO Jonathan Turrell and President Peter Becker accept the 2024 DGA Honor on behalf of the film distribution company Criterion.
DGA Honors Ceremony
L-R: Presenters/Directors Darius Marder and Mira Nair, Criterion President Peter Becker and CEO Jonathan Turrell and Presenter/Director Barbara Kopple.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Presenter/DGA Second Vice President Ron Howard speaks about the influence of the renown children’s program Sesame Street.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Sesame Workshop’s Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Development and Production Officer Kay Wilson Stallings accepts the 2024 DGA Honor on behalf of recipient Sesame Street.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Sesame Workshop’s Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Development and Production Officer Kay Wilson Stallings is joined onstage by the popular Sesame Street character, Ernie the Muppet.
DGA Honors Ceremony Sesame Workshop’s Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Development and Production Officer Kay Wilson Stallings, Sesame Street’s Ernie the Muppet and presenter/DGA Second Vice President Ron Howard.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Presenters Jeremy Sisto and Christopher Meloni speak about the work of Broadway Stages, its founder Tony Argento and its CEO & President Gina Argento.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Speaking on behalf of CEO & President Gina Argento, Broadway Stages founder Tony Argento thanks the Guild for the DGA Honor.
DGA Honors Ceremony
L-R: Presenter Jeremy Sisto, Recipient Broadway Stages founder Tony Argento and presenter Christopher Meloni.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Director/presenter Gia Coppola gets to present the DGA Honor to her grandfather, iconic Director Francis Ford Coppola.
DGA Honors Ceremony
Director Francis Ford Coppola accepts the 2024 DGA Honor.
DGA Honors Ceremony
2024 DGA Honors recipient, Director Francis Ford Coppola speaks about his long career.
DGA Honors Ceremony
The DGA New York Theater audience gives a standing ovation to 2024 DGA Honors recipient, Director Francis Ford Coppola.
DGA Honors Ceremony
2024 DGA Honors recipient, Director Francis Ford Coppola and presenter Gia Coppola.
The DGA Honors Directorial Team L-R: Stage Managers Kecia Renee Stewart and David Glenn Auerbach, Director/DGA Sixth Vice President Lily Olszewski and Stage Manager Lauren Class Schneider pose for a photo at the 25th Anniversary of DGA Honors.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
DGA members and guests gather at Nobu for the after-party celebration for the 2024 DGA Honors gala.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter poses for a photo with National Executive Director Russell Hollander.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
DGA Honors presenter, Director Mira Nair enjoys the after-party celebration at Nobu.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
Director Azazel Jacobs, DGA Honors host Natasha Lyonne and presenter, Director Darius Marder.
004 DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
UPM Deborah Kent, Director Brooke Kennedy, DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter and Broadway Stages CEO & President Gina Argento.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
DGA Past President Thomas Schlamme and Associate National Executive Director/Western Executive Director Rebecca Rhine.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
Broadway Stages founder Tony Argento chats with DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
Eastern AD/SM/PA Council Alternate Erika Wortham, DGA Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Joyce A. Thomas and Associate National Board Member Glenna Meeks.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
Focus on Women Committee Co-Chair Alanna G.A. Campbell, DGA Honors show Director/DGA Sixth Vice President Lily Olszewski, DGA Honors Stage Manager David Glenn Auerbach and Director Patrick K. McManus.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
DGA Board Alternate Karen Gaviola, Creative Rights Committee Co-Chair Jonathan Mostow and former DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
DGA Fourth Vice President Seith Mann, 2nd AD Julia Morgan, Actor Jamie Hector and Director Marilyn Agrelo enjoy the post-event celebration for the 2024 DGA Honors gala.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter, Past President Taylor Hachkford and National Vice President Laura Belsey.
DGA Honors After-Party at Nobu
Director Barbara Kopple grabs a ‘selfie’ with a guest during the post event celebration for the 2024 DGA Honors gala.

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