The Guild begins difficult film negotiations, working to address economic inequities and obtain artistic rights. Membership reaches 5,500.
King Vidor helped bring directors together to form the Guild and became its first president during the early, perilous years. His legacy as a great filmmaker and fighter for directors' rights continues today.
Director’s Cut commemorates 75 years of directing history through the compilation of hundreds of clips illustrating the entire range of our members’ work. The focus is on images of directors working—not just the work itself—underscoring to audiences that these lasting images are the result of a director’s vision.
In-depth peer-to-peer interviews of veteran Guild members sharing the journey of their artistic and professional careers.