Reality Television Committee

Formed in 2003, the Reality Television Committee seeks to address areas of concern that apply to Directors and Director’s team members working in this genre, and promote the DGA’s Reality Television Agreements so that members working on these shows may continue to enjoy Guild protections and benefits.
When Sh!t Gets Real: A Conversation with Some of Reality Television’s Finest
A DGA Reality Television Committee & Western AD/SM/PA Council Event
See a recap and photos from this event, where DGA members discussed the intricacies and unpredictable nature of making programs in the Reality Television genre.

Mar 1, 2024

See a recap and photos from this event, where DGA members discussed the intricacies and unpredictable nature of making programs in the Reality Television genre.

Feb 9, 2023

See video and text from this year's event celebrating the DGA Award nominees for Reality Programs.

Jan 17, 2020

See photos and video from this year's event celebrating the DGA Award nominees for Reality Programs.

Jan 25, 2019

See photos and video from this year's event celebrating the DGA Award nominees for Reality Programs.

Jan 26, 2018

See photos and video from this year's event celebrating the DGA Award nominees for Reality Programs.

Jan 27, 2017

See video and photos from this year's event celebrating the DGA Award nominees for Reality Programs.

Dec 9, 2016

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

Jan 29, 2016

See video and photos from this year's event celebrating the DGA Award nominees for Reality Programs.

Sep 30, 2015

DGA members and guests enjoyed an evening of camaraderie with their industry colleagues and producers of reality television programming during this reality television networking mixer.

Feb 4, 2015

See video and photos from this year's event celebrating the DGA Award nominees for Reality Programs.

Jan 16, 2014

See video and photos from this year's event celebrating the DGA Award nominees for Reality Programs.

Feb 1, 2010

2009 DGA Reality Programs Award Nominees Craig Borders, Sueann Fincke, Eytan Keller, Zach Merck, & Bertram van Munster participated in the Meet the Nominees symposium on January 26, 2010.

Jun 8, 2007

Reality TV Directors were invited to a cocktail reception at the DGA Los Angeles headquarters boardroom, entitled, Now That’s Reality.

Sep 8, 2006

No one knows where reality television is heading content-wise, but as DGA Secretary-Treasurer Gil Cates noted at a recent mixer for reality TV professionals, the Guild is ready for any twist in this evolving genre.

Mar 19, 2005

The DGA’s Reality Television Committee hosted a brunch in Los Angeles. During the event, Guild members working in the genre learned about the DGA’s efforts to increase employment opportunities and met with their peers.

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