Press Releases

The DGA released the following statement today regarding the Section 181 Federal Film and Television Production Tax Incentive.

Directors Guild of America President Paris Barclay today announced that the DGA National Board voted unanimously to approve and recommend for ratification a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.

The Directors Guild of America today announced that it has concluded a tentative agreement on the terms of a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

DGA President Paris Barclay made the following statement upon learning of the passing of Director Gordon Hunt.

DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth announced that Mayra Ocampo has been promoted to Assistant Executive Director.

DGA President Paris Barclay announced that Thomas Schlamme and Marie Cantin will be honored at the 69th Annual DGA Awards in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the Guild.

The Awards honor, encourage, and bring attention to exceptional women and minority student directors from around the country.

Scott becomes the 35th Director to be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Motion Picture Direction. The prestigious honor will be presented at the 69th Annual DGA Awards.

The Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have agreed to enter into formal contract negotiations on Monday, December 5, 2016.

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

The Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have set a tentative date to enter into contract negotiations for early December 2016.

The DGA released the following statements regarding the FCC’s decision to delay today’s set-top box proposal vote.

DGA President Paris Barclay made the following statement upon learning of the passing Director Curtis Hanson.

Report finds that there was minor improvement in employer hiring of women and ethnic minority directors; includes new analysis of hiring trends by studio and distribution platform.

The DGA released the following statements regarding the FCC’s Revised Set-Top Box Proposal.

Hiring of Minority First-Time TV Directors Remains Flat; Hiring of Women Gaining Slightly; TV Director Development Cultivates Diversity

The DGA mourns the passing of Past President Arthur Hiller.

The DGA announced the schedule of key dates for the 69th Annual DGA Awards which will take place at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday, February 4, 2017.

DGA President Paris Barclay made the following statement upon learning of the passing Director Garry Marshall.

DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth announced that Nhu-Y Phan has been promoted to Assistant Executive Director, Local Stations.

DGA President Paris Barclay announced that Director John LiBretto has been appointed to chair the Network Staff Negotiating Committee.

DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth announced that Guild executive Frank Bennett Gonzalez has been named Executive in Charge of Diversity Programs and Committees.

DGA President Paris Barclay made the following statement upon learning of the passing of DGA Award-winning Director Michael Cimino.

The DGA and IATSE applaud the passage of H.R. 3636, the O-Visa Act, by the U.S. House of Representatives.

A preview of the DGA's report finds that hiring of women and ethnic minority episodic television directors showed a slight improvement.

The DGA, together with a diverse group of creative industry organizations, labor unions and individual companies, raised concerns about the FCC's proposal to regulate the set top box market.

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

The DGA today announced that the 69th Annual DGA Awards will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills and that BMW will return for the fourth year as the Exclusive Automotive Sponsor.

DGA President Paris Barclay made the following statement regarding the passing of SAG-AFTRA president Ken Howard.

Directors Guild of America National Executive Director Jay D. Roth today announced two new executive appointments for the Guild's AD and UPM members.

DGA President Paris Barclay announced that Secretary-Treasurer Michael Apted and Third Vice President Thomas Schlamme were appointed Negotiations Committee Co-Chairs at the National Board's recent meeting.

Alejandro G. Iñárritu wins DGA Feature Film Award for The Revenant. Ten additional category winners announced.

DGA President Paris Barclay announced the presenters for the 68th Annual DGA Awards, to be hosted by Jane Lynch on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

DGA President Paris Barclay issued a statement regarding the lack of diversity across the entertainment industry.

DGA President Paris Barclay announced the nominees in nine categories honoring outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary for 2015.

DGA President Paris Barclay announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2015: Alejandro G. Iñárritu (The Revenant), Tom McCarthy (Spotlight), Adam McKay (The Big Short), George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road), and Ridley Scott (The Martian). The five nominees for the inaugural First-Time Feature Film Director Award were also announced.

Key dates for the 68th Annual DGA Awards.