2017

DGA President Thomas Schlamme
and National Executive Director
Russell Hollander.

After 22 years as National Executive Director, and numerous Guild milestones, Jay D. Roth retires from the position, transitioning to a Senior Advisor role. National Board unanimously selects 16-year veteran Guild executive Russell Hollander to succeed him. Thomas Schlamme elected DGA President at the Guild’s National Biennial Convention in June. DGA National Board speaks out against sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and establishes a hotline to report these issues. DGA announces new TV Director Mentorship Program to build upon the Guild’s expanded talent development lineup and push for industry inclusion. Damien Chazelle wins DGA Feature Film Award for La La Land. Guild membership surpasses 17,000.

The Man Who Would Be King

King Vidor

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 - 75th Anniversary Video Compilation

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.

Explore the DGA Visual History Program

In-depth peer-to-peer interviews of veteran Guild members sharing the journey of their artistic and professional careers.