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76th Annual DGA Awards Winners

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:

CHRISTOPHER NOLAN

Oppenheimer

(Universal Pictures)

  • Unit Production Managers: Thomas Hayslip, Nathan Kelly, Rafael Lima (New Jersey/New York Unit)

  • First Assistant Director: Nilo Otero
  • Second Assistant Director: Andrew Stahl
  • Second Second Assistant Director: Jesse Carmona
  • Additional Second Assistant Directors: Dixon McPhillips, Richard Molloy (New Jersey/New York Unit), AJ Jackson (New Jersey/New York Unit)
  • Location Manager: Patty Carey Perazzo (New Jersey/New York Unit)

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.

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:

CELINE SONG

Past Lives

(A24)
  • 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.

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:

PETER HOAR

The Last of Us
“Long, Long Time”

(HBO | MAX)
  • Unit Production Manager: Cecil O’Connor
  • First Assistant Director: Bethan Mowat

This is Mr. Hoar’s first DGA Award nomination.

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: 

CHRISTOPHER STORER

The Bear

“Fishes”

(FX)
  • 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.”

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:

SARAH ADINA SMITH

Lessons in Chemistry

“Her and Him”

(Apple TV+)
  • 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.

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:

MICHAEL MANCINI
& LIZ PATRICK

Saturday Night Live

“Pedro Pascal / Coldplay”

(NBC)
  • 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.”

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:

PAUL MILLER

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

(NBC)
  • 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.

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:

NIHARIKA DESAI

Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss, “Happiness is a Bottle of Cod Liver Oil”

(Peacock)

This is Ms. Desai’s first DGA Award nomination.

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:

AMY SCHATZ

Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School

(HBO | MAX)

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.

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Commercials

The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for 2023 is:

KIM GEHRIG

Somesuch

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).

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Documentary

The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary for 2023 is:

MSTYSLAV CHERNOV

20 Days in Mariupol

(PBS Distribution)

This is Mr. Chernov’s first DGA Award nomination.
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Lifetime Achievement & Service Award Recipients

 

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.

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

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.


Cadillac is the Official Automotive Sponsor of the 76th Annual DGA Awards.

Pictures

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2023 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film winner Christopher Nolan celebrates in the press room with National Executive Director Russell Hollander, DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter and presenters Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.
2023 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film winner Christopher Nolan thanks the Guild is joined by directing team members 2nd 2nd AD Jesse Carmona, 1st AD Nilo Otero, UPMs Thomas Hayslip and Nathan Kelly and Additional 2nd AD Dixon McPhillips.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series winner Peter Hoar with presenters Zooey Deschanel and Rose Byrne.
Reality Programs award-winner Niharika Desai with presenters Ilana Glazer and Carla Gallo.
2023 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials winner Kim Gehrig in the press room with her award.
Children’s Programs award-winner Amy Schatz with presenter Rachel Sennott.
Movies for Television & Limited Series winner Sarah Adina Smith (right) is joined by members from her Lessons in Chemistry directing team.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series winner Sarah Adina Smith in the press room with presenters Eva Longoria and Matt Bomer.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series winner Christopher Storer is joined by members of his team from The Bear.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series winner Christopher Storer and presenter Rashida Jones.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary winner Mstyslav Chernov in the press room with presenter Jeffrey Wright.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials winner Paul Miller is joined in the press room by members of his team from Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming winners Liz Patrick and Michael Mancini are joined by members of their team from their Saturday Night Live episode, “Pedro Pascal / Coldplay.”
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming winners Liz Patrick and Michael Mancini with presenters Jay Ellis and Nasim Pedrad.
Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film winner Celine Song with her team.
Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film winner Celine Song and presenter Patty Jenkins.
DGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Television Direction recipient David Nutter and in the press room with presenters David Duchovny and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
2024 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award recipient Gary Natoli in the press room with presenter Glenn Weiss.
Frank Capra Achievement Award recipient Janet G. Knutsen in the press room with her award.