Press Releases

Longtime Guild official Joseph C. Youngerman died in Los Angeles Wednesday from complications following a stroke. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Molly, son Arthur, daughter Barbara, 12 grandchildren and 18 grand-children.

Directors Guild President Gene Reynolds today announced that the Guild's National Board has unanimously selected respected labor and entertainment attorney JAY D. ROTH as the Guild's new executive director.

DGA President Gene Reynolds and Walt Disney Network Television Division President Dean Valentine today announced the creation of the industry's first Directors Training Program to identify and employ minority directing talent at Disney on half-hour multi-camera tape and filmed comedies.

Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) was honored tonight with the prestigious DGA Award as the outstanding directorial achievement in motion pictures during 1994 at the 47th Annual DGA Awards banquet.

More than 1,200 DGA members and invited guests will honor outstanding directorial achievement in motion pictures and television during 1994.

DGA President Gene Reynolds today announced that distinguished associate director Larry Carl will receive the Guild's prestigious Franklin J. Schaffner Award for lifetime achievement by an associate director or stage manager at the 47th Annual DGA Awards on March 11.

DGA President Gene Reynolds today announced that distinguished sports documentary and film director Bud Greenspan will receive the fourth DGA Sports Award for Outstanding Lifetime Achievement at simultaneous bicoastal banquets celebrating the 47th Annual DGA Awards on March 11.

DGA President Gene Reynolds today announced that longtime Guild activist Sheldon Leonard will be awarded an Honorary Life Membership in the Directors Guild of America at the 47th Annual DGA Awards banquet on Saturday, March 11 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

DGA President Gene Reynolds today announced that James Ivory has been designated to receive the Guild's D. W. Griffith Award for a lifetime of outstanding achievement as a filmmaker.

DGA President Gene Reynolds and Awards Committee Chairman Howard Storm today announced the Guild's nominees for outstanding directorial achievement in four separate categories of television programs during 1994, including dramatic specials, comedy, dramatic series-night, and musical variety.