February 4, 2017
Los Angeles – The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2016 were announced tonight during the 69th Annual DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Damien Chazelle won the DGA’s Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for La La Land.
Actor Jane Lynch hosted the ceremony before an audience of more than 1,200 guests. Presenters included (in alphabetical order): Amy Adams, Michael Apted, Casey Affleck, Paris Barclay, Anna Chlumsky, Martha Coolidge, Laverne Cox, Billy Crudup, Michael Fassbender, America Ferrera, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ryan Gosling, Taylor Hackford, Tony Hale, Alex R. Hibbert, Gale Anne Hurd, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicole Kidman, Christine Lahti, Helen Mirren, Mandy Moore, Kevin Nealon, Christopher Nolan, Sarah Paulson, Gene Reynolds, Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders, John Singleton, Emma Stone, Milo Ventimiglia, and Kerry Washington.
69th ANNUAL DGA AWARDS WINNERS
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Feature Film
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2016 is:
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DAMIEN CHAZELLE
La La Land
(Lionsgate)
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Mr. Chazelle’s Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: Michael Beugg
- First Assistant Director: Peter Kohn
- Second Assistant Director: Paula Case
- Assistant Unit Production Manager: Bart Lipton
- Second Second Assistant Director: Brett Robinson
- Additional Second Assistant Director: Dodi Rubenstein
This was Mr. Chazelle’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
First-Time Feature Film
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film for 2016 is:
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GARTH DAVIS
Lion
(The Weinstein Company)
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Mr. Davis’s Directorial Team:
- Production Managers: Rajeev Mehra, Rakesh Singh (India Unit)
- First Assistant Director: Chris Webb
- First Assistant Director: Ananya Rane (India Unit)
- Second Assistant Directors: Mark Ingram (Australia Unit), Sunny Tiku (India Unit), KP Singh (India Unit), Shaunak Kapur (India Unit)
This was one of two DGA Award nominations this year for Mr. Davis. He is also nominated in the Feature Film category for Lion. He was previously nominated for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials in 2009 for “Shadow Puppets,” U.S. Cellular.
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Dramatic Series
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for 2016 is:
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MIGUEL SAPOCHNIK
Game of Thrones, “The Battle of the Bastards”
(HBO)
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This was Mr. Sapochnik’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Comedy Series
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series for 2016 is:
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BECKY MARTIN
Veep, “Inauguration”
(HBO)
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Ms. Martin’s Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: David Hyman
- First Assistant Director: Dale Stern
- Second Assistant Director: Michelle Gritzer
- Second Second Assistant Director: Chris Riddle
- Additional Second Assistant Director: Gary Cotti
This was Ms. Martin’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Movies for Television and Mini-Series
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series for 2016 is:
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STEVEN ZAILLIAN
The Night Of, “The Beach”
(HBO)
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Mr. Zaillian’s Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: Greer Yeaton
- First Assistant Director: Michael Steele
- Second Assistant Director: Ginger Gonzalez
- Second Second Assistant Director: Rachel Iovine
- Location Manager: Shane Haden
This was Mr. Zaillian’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming for 2016 is:
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DON ROY KING
Saturday Night Live, “Host: Dave Chappelle”
(NBC)
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Mr. King’s Directorial Team:
- Associate Directors: Michael Mancini, Michael Poole, Bob Caminiti
- Stage Managers: Gena Rositano, Chris Kelly
This was Mr. King’s eleventh DGA Award nomination. He previously won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials in 2015 for Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special and for Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming in 2013 for Saturday Night Live “Host: Justin Timberlake.” He was previously nominated for Saturday Night Live episodes in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014, and in 2015 in the Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming category for the Saturday Night Live episode, “Host: Tracy Morgan/Musical Guest: Demi Lovato.”
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials for 2016 is:
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GLENN WEISS
The 70th Annual Tony Awards
(CBS)
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Mr. Weiss’s Directorial Team:
- Associate Directors: Ken Diego, Robin Abrams, Ricky Kirshner
- Stage Managers: Garry Hood, Peter Epstein, Joey Despenzero, Phyllis Digilio-Kent, Andrew Feigin, Doug Fogel, Jeffry Gitter, Arthur Lewis, Jeffrey M. Markowitz, Cyndi Owgang, Jeff Pearl, Alfonso Pena, Annette Powlis, Elise Reaves, Lauren Class Schneider, Jim Semmelman
This was Mr. Weiss’s thirteenth DGA Award nomination. He previously won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials in 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015 for the 61st, 64th, 65th, 66th, 67th and 68th Annual Tony Awards. He was also nominated in 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2008 for the 55th, 56th, 59th, 60th, and 62nd Annual Tony Awards. He was also nominated in 2015 for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series, together with Rob Ashford, for Peter Pan Live!
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Reality Programs
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs for 2016 is:
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J. RUPERT THOMPSON
American Grit, “The Finale ‑ Over the Falls”
(FOX)
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Mr. Thompson’s Directorial Team:
- Associate Director: David Charles
- Stage Managers: Daniel Curran, Kevin Fletcher
This was Mr. Thompson’s seventh DGA Award nomination. He previously won in this category in 2005 for Fear Factor, “Heist Fear Factor, Season 6 Premiere.” He was also nominated in 2006 for Fear Factor, “Military Fear Factor, Season Finale,” in 2008 for Estate of Panic, “102, That Sinking Feeling,” in 2011 for Fear Factor 2.0, “Scorpion Tales,” in 2012 for Stars Earn Stripes, “Amphibious Assault,” and in 2013 for The Hero, “Teamwork.”
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Children's Programs
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs for 2016 is:
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TINA MABRY
An American Girl Story ‑ Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
(Amazon)
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Ms. Mabry’s Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: Richard G. King
- First Assistant Director: Otto Penzato
- Second Assistant Director: David Berke
- Second Second Assistant Director: Christopher H. Cook
- Additional Second Assistant Directors: Candice Lee, Matthew W. Ross
This was Ms. Mabry’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Commercials
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for 2016 is:
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DEREK CIANFRANCE
(RadicalMedia)
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Chase, Nike Golf – Wieden + Kennedy Portland
- First Assistant Director: Rick Lange
- Second Assistant Director: Ethan Ross
- Second Second Assistant Directors: Greg Moutran, Stephen Killebrew
Doubts, Powerade – Wieden + Kennedy Portland
- First Assistant Director: Mariela Comitini
- Second Assistant Director: Brad Robinson
Expectations, Powerade – Wieden + Kennedy Portland
- First Assistant Director: Mariela Comitini
- Second Assistant Director: Brad Robinson
Manifesto, Squarespace – Anomaly
- First Assistant Director: David Backus
- Second Assistant Director: Josh Voegelin
This was Mr. Cianfrance’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Documentary
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary for 2016 is:
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EZRA EDELMAN
O.J.: Made in America
ESPN Films
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This was Mr. Edelman’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Lifetime Achievement & Service Award Recipients
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RIDLEY SCOTT
Lifetime Achievement Award in Feature Film
This award, which is given to a Director in recognition of distinguished achievement in motion picture direction, is the Guild's highest honor and the recipient is selected by the present and past presidents of the Guild.
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JAY D. ROTH
DGA Presidents Award
This award, which is given for leadership and extraordinary efforts in enhancing the welfare and image of the Guild and the industry, is bestowed only by a unanimous vote of the sitting and former DGA Presidents.
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THOMAS SCHLAMME
Robert B. Aldrich Service Award
This award is given in recognition of extraordinary service to the Directors Guild of America and to its membership.
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MARIE CANTIN
Frank Capra Achievement Award
This award is given to an Assistant Director or Unit Production Manager in recognition of career achievement in the industry and service to the Directors Guild of America.
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