In a bipartisan effort, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) have introduced legislation that would extend a provision in the Internal Revenue Code that allows domestic film and TV shoots to deduct production costs.

The Guild announced changes made by the National Board to the DGA Awards categories and the schedule of key dates leading up to the 78th Annual DGA Awards ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

DGA President President Lesli Linka Glatter announced today that Director and DGA Sixth Vice-President Lily Olszewski has been appointed Chair of the Guild's Network Negotiating Committee. Director Brett Holey and Associate Director/DGA Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Joyce Thomas have been appointed Vice-Chairs.

President Lesli Linka Glatter has made a statement upon learning of the passing of DGA Award-winning Director Robert Benton.

The enacted NY State Budget for FY 2026 strengthens the existing film production and post-production incentives and introduces new enhancements designed at attracting more production to New York.

The 78th Annual DGA Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Beth McCarthy-Miller returns as Awards Chair

President Lesli Linka Glatter has made a statement upon learning of the passing of DGA Lifetime Achievement in Television recipient, Don Mischer.

At its most recent meeting, the DGA National Board voted to name Director Jon Avnet as Chair and Director Karen Gaviola as Vice Chair of the BA/FLTTA Negotiations Committee.

Unions and guilds representing more than 165,000 entertainment workers unite to support the expansion of California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program. Campaign kicks off with 100 union workers traveling to Sacramento to urge lawmakers to prioritize jobs following key budget hearing.

Sean Baker Wins DGA Theatrical Feature Film Award for Anora. Winners in 10 Other Categories also announced including: First-Time Theatrical Feature Film (RaMell Ross for Nickel Boys); Dramatic Series (Frederick E.O. Toye for Shogun, “Crimson Sky”); Comedy Series (Lucia Aniello for Hacks, “Bulletproof”); Movies for Television and Limited Series (Steven Zaillian for Ripley); and more. Also see photo galleries from this event in the "related items" section.

Filmmaker, comedian, screenwriter, and producer Judd Apatow will return as host and Director Beth McCarthy-Miller will return as chair of the 77th Annual DGA Awards, which will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA.

New effort, established in partnership with the Motion Picture Television Fund, will provide immediate financial assistance to DGA members affected by recent wildfires.

DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2024 Jacques Audiard (Emilia Pérez), Sean Baker (Anora), Edward Berger (Conclave), Brady Corbet (The Brutalist) and James Mangold (A Complete Unknown). The nominees for the Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film were also announced.

The DGA announced the nominees in nine categories honoring outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary for 2024.

Included in this year’s list are films by Joel & Ethan Cohen, Arthur Penn, Michael Curtiz and Sam Wood among the 25 selected.

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

DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter announced that Unit Production Managers Mary Rae Thewlis and Thomas J. Whelan will be honored for decades of DGA service and career achievement.

Lee becomes the 37th Director to be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The prestigious honor will be presented at the 77th Annual DGA Awards.

President Lesli Linka Glatter has made a statement upon learning of the passing of Director George Paul.

Analysis of demographic hiring trends shows stable episodic television employment at studios and streamers for female Directors and Directors of color despite reduced production. Report releases a first look at data for hiring among LGBTQ+ and disabled communities. Despite gains for television Directors, inclusive hiring for members of the directorial team remains challenging.

The program pairs mid-career Directors with well-established Director mentors.

The DGA announced today that Sesame Street joins a list of admired recipients at this year’s DGA Honors. Itwas also announced that television Director, Actor, Producer and Writer Natasha Lyonne will host the evening’s celebration.

In a display of solidarity, industry labor unions issue a joint statement in support of Teamster Casting ahead of the start of their negotiations with the AMPTP.

Director Francis Ford Coppola, Former CBS News Executive Susan Zirinsky, Broadway Stages Founder Tony Argento and CEO & President Gina Argento, and film distribution company Criterion will be honored at the DGA Honors Gala event, at the Guild's Theater in New York City on Thursday, October 17, 2024.