This event featured a panel discussion about importance of storytelling in challenging times with Directors Meera Menon, Frankie Shaw, Nzingha Stewart and Ry Russo-Young, moderated by Women’s Steering Committee Co-Chair Shaz Bennett.

See text and photos from Directors Dan Berk & Robert Olsen’s conversation about the making of their new action comedy, Novocaine, moderated by Director Drew Hancock.

Hear a podcast from Director Bong Joon Ho on about the making of his sci-fi black comedy, Mickey 17, and see photos of his conversation moderated by Director Ava DuVernay.

Directors Neema Barnette, Nicole Rubio and Shea William Vanderpoort explored the responsibilities that Directors have related to casting for television during a conversation moderated by Director Carl Seaton.

Committee’s March meeting featured a conversation with Director Rachel Morrison moderated by Director A.V. Rockwell.

Hear a podcast from Director Martin Scorsese and star Griffin Dunne speaking about the making of Scorsese’s 1985 dark screwball comedy, After Hours, and see photos of their conversation moderated by Eastern Region Special Projects Committee Chair Raymond De Felitta.

Hear a podcast from Director Josh Ruben on the making of his new horror comedy, Heart Eyes, and see photos of his conversation moderated by Director Zelda Williams.

Directors TJ Asprea, Marc Greenstein, Geoff Hoffmann, Kara Kennedy, Jason Martinez and Philip Williamson shared their insights into how it all comes together during a discussion moderated by DGA Sixth Vice-President Lily Olszewski.

The Committee's March meeting featured a conversation with Directors J.J. Perry and Garrett Warren, 2nd Unit Director Monique Ganderton and Stunt Coordinator Roger Yuan moderated by Director Ron Yuan.

Directors Amy Aniobi and Shadae Lamar Smith discussed various approaches to how television Directors can use social media to connect with others online.

Dr. Rebecca Erbelding discussed her work as a historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum during a conversation moderated by Jewish Committee Co-Chair David Semel.

As part of our continuing outreach efforts aimed at independent filmmakers, the DGA hosted orientation events for filmmakers with projects accepted into the Film & TV Festival program of the 2025 SXSW.

Directors Kahlil Joseph, RaMell Ross and Christine Swanson revealed how they are working their way into the legacy of Black cinema during a conversation moderated by Rashaad Ernesto Green.

As part of our continuing outreach efforts aimed at independent filmmakers, the DGA was a sponsor of 2025 Slamdance Film Festival.

The February EDSC meeting featured a discussion with Directors Ellie Foumbi and Tamika Miller moderated by Director moderated by Rashaad Ernesto Green.

From February 4-17, the 33rd Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival returned to Los Angeles with media that showcased the diversity and complexity of people of African descent.

Committee’s February meeting featured a conversation with Human Rights Campaign’s John Gruber.

The Committee's February meeting featured a conversation with Gold House Vice President of Entertainment & Media Tiffany Chao, CAPE Executive Director Michelle Sugihara and Product of Culture CEO Archana Misra Jain, moderated by Director Tiffany Frances.

See photos from the 77th Annual DGA Awards Ceremony.

See photos from the 77th Annual DGA Awards Arrivals, Reception and Dinner.