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DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter announced that Unit Production Manager Janet Knutsen and Stage Manager Gary Natoli will be honored at the 76th Annual DGA Awards in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the Guild.
Nutter becomes the sixth Director to be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Television Direction. The prestigious honor will be presented at the 76th Annual DGA Awards.
Included in this year’s list are films by Ron Howard, Gina Prince-Bythewood, James Cameron, Spike Lee, Ang Lee and Steve McQueen among the 25 selected.
The Awards honor, encourage and bring attention to exceptional diverse directors in film schools and select universities across the country.
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.
In Memoriam: 1927-2023
The Directors Guild of America issues our congratulations to SAG-AFTRA on their tentative agreement.
In a display of continued unity, a coalition of industry labor unions issued a joint statement in support of SAG-AFTRA in their ongoing negotiations with the studios represented by the AMPTP.
Click here to read the DGA's statement.
The Third Annual DGA Latino Summit brought together accomplished Latino Directors to share insights and amplify diverse voices across the entertainment industry. The event marked an inspiring day of community, career development, and celebrating Latino excellence in the arts.
The program pairs thirteen mid-career Directors with well-established Director mentors.
Click here to read the DGA statement regarding the the highly acclaimed filmmaker and DGA member who has been criticized by the Polish Minister of Justice.
This new contribution to the MPTF will enable funding for a broad range of assistance options the MPTF currently provides for industry crew members facing financial hardship.
In Memoriam: 1935-2023
Director Lesli Linka Glatter 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.
As SAG-AFTRA continues negotiating for a contract that respects their indispensable role in America’s motion picture and television industry from the studios, a coalition of industry unions have issued a joint statement extending unwavering support and solidarity.
Click here to read DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter’s statement regarding the recent Supreme Court decisions.
The Entertainment Union Coalition (EUC) and its 152,000+ members in California thank Governor Gavin Newsom for his leadership and commitment to the extension of the current California Film and Television Tax Credit Program.
DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter announced that the Guild's membership has voted by an overwhelming margin to ratify the new collective bargaining agreements between the DGA and the AMPTP.
Directors Guild of America President Lesli Linka Glatter announced tonight that the DGA National Board, in a special meeting, voted unanimously to approve and recommend for ratification a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.
Tentative Agreement to be submitted to DGA National Board at special meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2023
As the DGA’s negotiations with the AMPTP enter their final scheduled week, a coalition of industry unions have issued a joint statement in solidarity with our pursuit of a fair contract.
The DGA and WGAW decry the unilateral decision by Warner Bros. Discovery to change the long-standing individual credits of Directors and Writers in the new rollout of Max.
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.
Agreement Matches May 11 Date Federal Government is Ending its COVID Public Health Emergency
The mission of the DGA Outreach Team, which is made up of a broad cross section of DGA members across the entire membership, is to support increased member engagement and awareness as we prepare for negotiations.
Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert win DGA Theatrical Feature Film Award for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Ten additional category winners announced. First-Time Theatrical Feature Director Award renamed in honor DGA Past President Michael Apted.
Agreement Ensures Continued Protection for Industry Workers While Reflecting Updated Modifications Consistent with Current Conditions
DGA Awards Chair Beth McCarthy-Miller announced that Judd Apatow will be back to host the event which will take place on February 18, 2023 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2022: Todd Field (TÁR), Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin) and Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans). The nominees for the First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director Award were also named.
The DGA announced the nominees in nine categories honoring outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary for 2022.