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Hosted by the DGA Latino Committee, the event was a launching point to discuss important topics in the film and television industry and featured two roundtable conversations with a panel of experts and a mixer with industry decision-makers.

The DGA today announced that the National Board of Directors has approved a tentative new national commercial contract to be sent to the membership for ratification.

DGA President President Lesli Linka Glatter announced today that Director Jon Avnet has been appointed Chair, and Directors Todd Holland and Karen Gaviola have been appointed Co-Chairs of the next DGA Feature Film and Television Negotiations Committee.

The Directors Guild of America National Board at its recent meeting made the decision to temporarily alter its 2022 DGA Awards eligibility criteria for its Theatrical Film Award.

In Memoriam: 1932-2021 — The DGA mourns the passing of Director Jay Sandrich

In Memoriam: 1956-2021 — The DGA mourns the passing of Director Roger Michell

In Memoriam: 1932-2021 — The DGA mourns the passing of Director Melvin Van Peebles

A new National Board and slate of officers were also elected at the Guild’s National Biennial Convention held on September 18th at DGA National Headquarters in Los Angeles.

The Guild announced the schedule of key dates for the 74th Annual DGA Awards which will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022. ** Please Note Updated Entry Form Availability Dates as of 9/24/2021**

The Entertainment Union Coalition represents 163,000 members of the Directors Guild of America, California IATSE Council, LiUNA! Local 724, SAG-AFTRA and Teamsters Local 399

Agreement is Short-Term; Parties Continue to Monitor Covid-19 Developments

Current Agreement Will Remain in Effect During Interim Period.

DGA Board unanimously approves reinstating requirement of an exclusive theatrical run for the Guild’s top award. The 74th Annual DGA Awards will take place on March 12, 2022.

Today we shine a light on our graduating class for their talent, commitment and hard work," said President Thomas Schlamme.

This longstanding DGA program honors, encourages and brings attention to exceptional direction by diverse student filmmakers in film schools and select universities across the country.

Chloé Zhao wins DGA Theatrical Feature Film Award for Nomadland. Ten additional category winners announced.

In Memoriam: 1941- 2021 — The DGA mourns the passing of Director Bertrand Tavernier

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2020: Lee Isaac Chung (Minari), Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman), David Fincher (Mank), Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7) and Chloé Zhao (Nomadland). The nominees for the First-Time Feature Film Director Award were also announced.

The DGA announced the nominees in nine categories honoring outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary for 2020.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced that DGA Secretary-Treasurer Betty Thomas, UPM Brian Frankish and Associate Director Joyce Thomas will be honored at the 73rd Annual DGA Awards in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the Guild.

While the shares of episodes directed by women and African Americans reached new highs, Latinos and women of color continued to be severely underrepresented, and employment of Asian Americans remained flat.

Directors Guild of America President Thomas Schlamme today announced that the DGA extended National Executive Director Russell Hollander’s contract through 2026.

The Directors Guild of America strongly condemns the rising hate crimes, racial harassment, and discrimination against Asian Americans since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced that renowned director and Past President Paris Barclay will be the recipient of the DGA Honorary Life Member Award in recognition of leadership in the industry, contribution to the Guild and the profession of directing, and outstanding career achievement.

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

In Memoriam: 1941- 2021 — The DGA mourns the passing of DGA Past President and Secretary-Treasurer Michael Apted.