February 10, 2024
Los Angeles - The winners of the Directors Guild of America Awards for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in 2023 were announced tonight during the 76th Annual DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Christopher Nolan won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Oppenheimer.
Judd Apatow hosted the ceremony before an audience of more than 1,100 guests. Presenters included (in alphabetical order): Matt Bomer, Rose Byrne, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Zooey Deschanel, David Duchovny, Jay Ellis, Carla Gallo, Ilana Glazer, Ryan Gosling, Taylor Hackford, Jonah Hill, Patty Jenkins, Rashida Jones, Daniel Kwan, Eva Longoria, Cillian Murphy, Nasim Pedrad, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Sennott, Daniel Scheinert, Emma Stone, Glenn Weiss, and Jeffrey Wright.
The 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for Television Direction was awarded to acclaimed Director of episodic television DAVID NUTTER. The 2024 Frank Capra Achievement Award was presented to Unit Production Manager JANET KNUTSEN for her exceptional work and dedication to the Guild. GARY NATOLI was named the 2024 Franklin J. Schaffner Award winner for his exceptional work as a Stage Manager and tireless service to the Guild.
Winners & Special Award Recipients
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Theatrical Feature Film
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2023 is:
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CHRISTOPHER NOLAN
Oppenheimer
(Universal Pictures)
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This was Mr. Nolan’s fifth DGA Theatrical Feature Film Award nomination. He was previously nominated for Dunkirk in 2017, Inception in 2010, The Dark Knight in 2008 and Memento in 2001.
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Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
First-Time Theatrical Feature Film
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director for 2023 is:
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CELINE SONG
Past Lives
(A24)
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- Unit Production Manager: Kerry Johnson
- First Assistant Director: Ben Kahn
- Second Assistant Director: Geraldine Schubert
- Second Second Assistant Director: Dan Levy
- Location Manager: Joseph Mullaney
This is Ms. Song’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Dramatic Series
The winners of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for 2023 is:
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PETER HOAR
The Last of Us
“Long, Long Time”
(HBO | MAX)
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- Unit Production Manager: Cecil O’Connor
- First Assistant Director: Bethan Mowat
This is Mr. Hoar’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 2023 is:
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CHRISTOPHER STORER
The Bear
“Fishes”
(FX)
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- Unit Production Managers: Tyson Bidner, Carrie Holt de Lama
- First Assistant Directors: Duccio Fabbri, Pablo Gambetta
- Second Assistant Director: Larissa Malarek
- Second Second Assistant Directors: Olivia Dame, Hirotatsu Taniguchi, Lauren Mrozek
- Location Manager: Maria C. Roxas
This was Mr. Storer’s second DGA Award nomination. He was previously nominated in this same category in 2022 for The Bear, “Review.”
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Movies for Television and Limited Series
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series for 2023 is:
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SARAH ADINA SMITH
Lessons in Chemistry
“Her and Him”
(Apple TV+)
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- Unit Production Manager: Steven Brown
- First Assistant Director: Kristofer Kolpek
- Second Assistant Director: Deborah Chung
- Second Second Assistant Directors: Gabriella Vidal, Jake Halstead
This is Ms. Smith’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming
The winners of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming for 2023 are:
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MICHAEL MANCINI
& LIZ PATRICK
Saturday Night Live
“Pedro Pascal / Coldplay”
(NBC)
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- Associate Directors: Janine DeVito, Michael Poole, Laura Ouziel-Mack
- Stage Managers: Gena Rositano, Chris Kelly, Eddie Valk
This is Mr. Mancini’s first DGA Award nomination.
This was Ms. Patrick’s second DGA Award nomination. She previously won in this same category in 2022 for Saturday Night Live, “Host and Musical Guest Jack Harlow.”
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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 2023 is:
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PAUL MILLER
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
(NBC)
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- Associate Director: Sara Niimi
- Stage Managers: Gary Natoli, Alissa Levisohn Hoyo, Christopher McDonald, Jackie Stathis
This was Mr. Miller’s third DGA Award nomination. He was previously nominated in the Musical Variety category in 1990 for In Living Color, “Premiere.” He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Musical Variety in 1998 for The 52nd Annual Tony Awards.
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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 2023 is:
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NIHARIKA DESAI
Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss, “Happiness is a Bottle of Cod Liver Oil”
(Peacock)
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This is Ms. Desai’s first DGA Award nomination.
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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 2023 is:
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AMY SCHATZ
Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School
(HBO | MAX)
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This was Ms. Schatz’s thirteenth DGA Award nomination. She previously won seven DGA Awards in this category for: We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest in 2020, Song of Parkland in 2019, An Apology to Elephants in 2013, A Child’s Garden of Poetry in 2011, Classical Baby (I’m Grown Up Now), “The Poetry Show” in 2008, ‘Twas the Night in 2001 and Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepy Time Tales in 1999. She was also nominated an additional five times in this category for Saving My Tomorrow, “Part 3” in 2015, Saving My Tomorrow, “Part 1 and 2” in 2014, Don’t Divorce Me! Kids’ Rules for Parents on Divorce in 2012, Hard Times for an American Girl: The Great Depression in 2009 and Through a Child’s Eyes: September 11, 2001 in 2002.
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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 2023 is:
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KIM GEHRIG
Somesuch
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Run This Town, Apple Music - Apple (Client Direct)
- First Assistant Director: Zaida Fakih
The Travelers, Expedia - Wieden & Kennedy
- First Assistant Director: David Webb
This was Ms. Gehrig’s second DGA Award nomination. She previously won in this category in 2022 for Run Baby Run (iPhone) and Accessibility (Apple).
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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 2023 is:
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MSTYSLAV CHERNOV
20 Days in Mariupol
(PBS Distribution)
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This is Mr. Chernov’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Lifetime Achievement & Service Award Recipients
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DAVID NUTTER
Lifetime Achievement Award
in Television
This award, which is given to a Director in recognition of distinguished achievement in television 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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JANET G. KNUTSEN
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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GARY NATOLI
Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award
This award is given to an Associate Director or Stage Manager in recognition of career achievement in the industry and service to the Directors Guild of America.
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The 76th DGA Awards Producer is Ben Roy of Ben Roy Entertainment.
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