Press Releases

The Television Diversity Tax Credit Bill championed by the Directors Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America, East has been signed into law by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

The DGA is disappointed that the new USMCA deal will allow online service providers to shirk responsibility for copyright violations on their platforms.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced that UPM Duncan S. Henderson and Stage Manager Arthur E. Lewis will be honored at the 72nd Annual DGA Awards in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the Guild.

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

The Department of Justice’s recent move to end the Paramount Consent Decrees is a step in the wrong direction.

Report reveals that for the first time, half of all TV episodes were helmed by women or directors of color.

The DGA and other industry organizations joined with the Creative Rights Caucus to bring movie and TV magic to Washington.

National Board Votes Unanimously to Send Agreement to Members for Ratification.

The DGA released the following statement regarding a letter sent by House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-GA) to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

The new theater is envisioned by directors to bring out the best in the feature film experience.

The Guld announced the schedule of key dates for the 72nd Annual DGA Awards which will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

The DGA National Board has unanimously approved a change to eligibility requirements for its top feature film award.

Director Thomas Schlamme was re-elected President of the Directors Guild of America by acclamation by the delegates at the Guild’s National Biennial Convention. A new National Board and slate of officers were also elected.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced that Directors Brett Holey and Lily Olszewski and Associate Director/DGA Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Scott Berger have been appointed Co-Chairs of the Guild's Network Negotiating Committee.

Webber will be responsible for all building and theater operations in Los Angeles and New York; the membership screening program; supervising logistics for all DGA events; overseeing the buildings’ theater rental operation for premieres, film festivals and other industry events; and more.

Drake will be responsible for the Guild's federal legislative and governmental work and will serve as an advocate for the DGA and its members.

Statement from DGA President Thomas Schlamme on the passing of Director John Singleton.

This longstanding DGA program honors, encourages, and brings attention to outstanding women and ethnic minority film students across the nation.

Statement from DGA President Thomas Schlamme on the passing of iconic French Director Agnès Varda.

Statement from the Guild on the passing of 1990 Honorary Life Member Award recipient Sidney Sheinberg.

Statement from DGA President Thomas Schlamme on the passing of five-time DGA Feature Film Award-nominee Stanley Donen.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced that Directors Jon Avnet and Todd Holland were appointed Negotiations Committee Co-Chairs at the National Board's recent meeting.

Alfonso Cuarón wins DGA Feature Film Award for Roma. Ten additional category winners announced.

The DGA today announced the presenters for the 71st Annual DGA Awards. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Hollywood & Highland Center’s Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, and will be hosted by Aisha Tyler.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced that Aisha Tyler will host the 71st Annual DGA Awards which will take place on February 2, 2019 at the Hollywood & Highland Center's Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2018: Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born), Alfonso Cuarón (Roma), Peter Farrelly (Green Book), Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman), and Adam McKay (Vice). The five nominees for the First-Time Feature Film Director Award were also announced.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced the nominees in nine categories honoring outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary for 2018.