1983

Overview:

1983

Gil Cates

Gilbert Cates elected DGA President. The Guild begins preparation for intensive negotiations with major studios and production companies with a goal of eliminating discriminatory hiring practices. Warner Bros.’ refusal to negotiate affirmative action program with timetable triggers Guild legal action. Pension assets exceed $200 million.

DGA 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.