Meet the 2020 DGA Nominees for Theatrical Feature Film Directors Guild of America 2020-02-06 | On Saturday morning, January 25, the DGA presented its membership with a unique opportunity to celebrate the craft of directing during the 29th Annual Meet the Nominees: Feature Film symposium. Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Award nominees Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), Sam Mendes (1917), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman), Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood), and Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit) joined moderator Jeremy Kagan onstage for an in-depth discussion about their work.
Visual History with Melvin Van Peebles Directors Guild of America 2023-11-24 | Director Melvin Van Peebles recounts how he made his first feature film, The Three Day Pass in France, which led to his first Hollywood directing assignment, Watermelon Man, and enabled him to bring other people of color onto his crew.See more from this Visual History below:dga.org/Craft/VisualHistory/Interviews/Melvin-Van-Peebles.aspx
Visual History with Norberto Barba Directors Guild of America 2023-11-22 | On His Work Methodology as an Episodic DirectorDirector Norberto Barba gives insight into how he’s learned to establish himself when acting as an episodic Director and how he includes colleagues in crafting the episodes.See more from this Visual History below:dga.org/Craft/VisualHistory/Interviews/Norberto-Barba.aspx
Visual History with William Friedkin Directors Guild of America 2023-11-20 | Director William Friedkin describes how the endings of his films are intentionally ambiguous, like The Exorcist, which led fans to interpret the film's meaning in different ways that reflected their own beliefs.See more from this Visual History below:dga.org/Craft/VisualHistory/Interviews/William-Friedkin.aspx
Visual History with Mimi Leder Directors Guild of America 2023-11-17 | On Location Scouting for The PeacemakerLeder reminisces on how she knew nothing about trains before scouting for the train sequence and how a director must become an expert in the fields their film encounters.See more from this Visual History below:dga.org/Craft/VisualHistory/Interviews/Mimi-Leder.aspx
Visual History with Leon Robinson Directors Guild of America 2023-11-16 | On Obtaining Confidence in His RoleDirector Leon Robinson recounts a time Sanford Prudden tested him on his ability, and how he later employed a similar tactic to teach colleagues.See more from this Visual History below:dga.org/Craft/VisualHistory/Interviews/Leon-Robinson.aspx
Visual History with Elma Garcia Directors Guild of America 2023-11-11 | On Her Directorial ProcessDirector Elma Garcia shares what she thinks young directors, particularly young women, should take from her experiences and why it is critical to have your own point of view.See more from this Visual History below:dga.org/Craft/VisualHistory/Interviews/Elma-Garcia.aspx
WSC Womens Day 2023 | The Language of the Auteur Directors Guild of America 2023-11-11 | DGA members gathered in the Los Angeles Theater for a celebration of talented women members of the Guild during the third Women’s Day at the DGA. Hosted by the Women’s Steering Committee (WSC), Women’s Day: The Language of the Auteur, featured a peer-to-peer round table panel discussion with Directors Pamela Adlon (Better Things), Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night), Niki Caro (Mulan), Numa Perrier (Jezebel) and Sarah Adina Smith (Lessons in Chemistry), women Directors with unique cinematic voices whose work is changing the conversation around the craft. The conversation was moderated by Director/WSC Activities & Events Subcommittee Coordinator Mo Perkins (A Quiet Little Marriage).See more from this event below:dga.org/Events/2023/December2023/WomensDayAtTheDGA-1123.aspx
AAC 2023 | A Moment to a Movement: Asian Representation in Film & Television Directors Guild of America 2023-11-02 | DGA members and guests gathered in the Guild’s Los Angeles Theater for the Asian American Committee’s (AAC) event, A Moment to a Movement: Asian Representation in Film & Television. AAC Co-Chair Maureen Bharoocha took to the stage, where she served as the moderator of the peer-to-peer round table discussion with Directors Kabir Akhtar, Adele Lim, Dan Liu, Dinh Thai and Anu Valia, highlighting the contributions of Asian American Directors in the film and television industry while also exploring the current state of Asian American representation on the screen.See more from this event below:dga.org/Events/2023/December2023/AAC_Moment2AMovement-1023.aspx
DGA Latino Summit 2023 | Directors Spotlight: Guillermo del Toro and Fede Alvarez Directors Guild of America 2023-10-16 | Rounding out an eventful day of learning and sharing, acclaimed Directors Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio) and Fede Alvarez (Panic Attack!, Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe, The Girl in the Spider’s Web) had an intimate one-on-one conversation where the two visionaries discussed their illustrious careers and offered wisdom on navigating Hollywood as a Latino creative.Del Toro spoke of the unseen importance success has on continuing to open the door for more representation to make way and his admiration for Alvarez’s “disobedience” in the way he utilizes subversion in his filmmaking.Alvarez shared insights into his upbringing under a repressive dictatorship in Uruguay that limited his early access to cinema, as well as his work with colleague Ridley Scott on the production of the upcoming feature, Alien: Romulus.Both Directors discussed the drought of filmmakers originating from Uruguay and how Alvarez has attempted to find more natives from his home country to work with him on his features.See more from this event below:dga.org/Events/2023/November2023/LatinoSummit2023.aspx
DGA Latino Summit 2023 | Las Voces of Episodic Directors Guild of America 2023-10-13 | The first panel of the summit, Las Voces of Episodic, featured episodic television Directors Zetna Fuentes (Black Cake), Linda Mendoza (Grown-ish) and Antonio Negret (The Lincoln Lawyer) in an exploration of how embracing unique Latino perspectives both in front of and behind the camera can enrich storytelling. With Latino representation in media still lacking, the conversation moderated by Director Edward Ornelas (Promised Land) emphasized the importance of advocacy and creating opportunities for emerging voices.During the conversation, Mendoza discussed how she thinks of her directorial voice and not categorizing herself as a Latino woman Director but as a comedy Director who happens to be Latin. Fuentes recalled how watching telenovelas when she was younger set her on her directorial path and how more serious shows influenced her darker narratives in Ray Donovan and The Deuce. Negret revealed how his Latino heritage led to extra pressure to “do the job right” and implementing Latino representation while working on the series, The Lincoln Lawyer.See more from this event below:dga.org/Events/2023/November2023/LatinoSummit2023.aspx
Digital Day 2023 | Directors Roundtable: New Technology in TV Directors Guild of America 2023-09-29 | In a conversation moderated by Director Greg Yaitanes (House of the Dragon) and illustrated by clips from their shows, Directors Deborah Chow (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Chris Fisher (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds), Gandja Monteiro (The Walking Dead: Dead City) and Bola Ogun (The Witcher) spoke about how they and other Directors working in television are utilizing the latest VFX, Special Effects and Virtual Production technology to bring fantastical stories to life like never before.During the conversation the panelists revealed how they all combined practical effects and virtual effects in their respective projects to create more authentic worlds. All agreed that one of the greatest challenges was how time consuming it can be to prep and build their voluminous sets but are excited by the promise of ever-changing technology improving virtual production. These technical advancements allow them all to focus more on the creative aspects of directing and to push forward the story within each of their projects.See more from this event below:dga.org/Events/2023/October2023/DigitalDay2023_0823.aspx
Meet the 2023 DGA Nominees for Theatrical Feature Film Directors Guild of America 2023-03-01 | Directors Todd Field (TÁR), Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Martin McDonagh (The Banshees of Inisherin), and Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans) engage in an in-depth conversation about their films. Director Jeremy Kagan moderated the discussion for the 32nd annual Meet the Nominees: Theatrical Feature Film symposium. Topics include:What’s the first thing you do on set? (1:33)Casting (18:30)Rehearsal (57:43)Dealing with stress (1:55:44)
Meet the Nominees Theatrical Feature Film 2007 | From the DGA Archive Directors Guild of America 2022-10-26 | From the DGA Archive: a symposium featuring the directors of the DGA-nominated Theatrical Feature Films of 2007 including Directors Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood), Joel and Ethan Coen (No Country for Old Men), Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayoton), and Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly).On January 26, 2008, Directors Anderson, the Coen brothers, Gilroy, and Schnabel gathered in the DGA theater along with moderator Jeremy Kagan to discuss the craft of directing feature film. The fifth nominee, director Sean Penn (Into the Wild), was unable to attend.The group traded stories and insights during an in-depth exploration of the directorial process. Topics include into the casting the film's central roles, pulling off some of the most difficult shots, and what they love (and do not love) about directing.Find out more information about this event: dga.org/Awards/History/2000s/2007/Meet-the-Nominees-Feature-Film.aspx
A Tribute to Director Gina Prince-Bythewood | From the DGA Archive Directors Guild of America 2022-08-26 | From the DGA Archive: a celebration of the award-winning industry heavyweight Gina Prince-Bythewood.Prince-Bythewood’s influence on the industry was exemplified by a roster of special guest speakers who were happy to share stories and insights about her including producers Susan Fales-Hill (A Different World) and Felicia D. Henderson (The Quad), actors Aisha Hinds (Shots Fired) and Sanaa Lathan (Love & Basketball), editor Terilyn A. Shropshire (The Secret Life of Bees), and Lena Waithe (Master of None). The event also included a Q&A moderated by Director Robert Townsend (The Five Heartbearts)."As artists you want to entertain absolutely, but the fact that we have a platform...it just seems that we have a responsibility to use that platform in a positive way," said Prince-Bythewood.Find out more information about this event: dga.org/Events/2017/July2017/AASC_Tribute2GinaPrinceBythewood.aspx
DGA Moments in Time - PART 3: One Night in October Directors Guild of America 2022-08-21 | See an excerpt of DGA Moments in Time, a film chronicling the founding of the Directors Guild of America. Part 3: The Guild's internal "Civil War" culminated with the fateful meeting of October 22, 1950 where 300 members gathered to fend off a Red Scare-inspired, anti-communist purge that threatened the Guild's survival.Narrated by Clint EastwoodThe 75th Anniversary Game-Changer films were directed, written and produced by member Michael Stevens. Stevens is an award-winning producer, director and writer of more than 30 prime-time event and concert specials. Stevens grew up hearing many stories about Guild history, as he is the grandson of past-president George Stevens and the son of director member George Stevens Jr.
DGA Moments in Time - Part 2: Doubling Down Directors Guild of America 2022-08-20 | See an excerpt of DGA Moments in Time, a film chronicling the founding of the Directors Guild of America. Part 2: With studio leaders continually ignoring the Guild's demand for formal recognition, new DGA President Frank Capra threatens to lead a boycott of the Academy Awards.Narrated by Martin ScorseseThe 75th Anniversary Game-Changer films were directed, written and produced by member Michael Stevens. Stevens is an award-winning producer, director and writer of more than 30 prime-time event and concert specials. Stevens grew up hearing many stories about Guild history, as he is the grandson of past-president George Stevens and the son of director member George Stevens Jr.
DGA Moments in Time - Part 1: 13 men and $1300 Directors Guild of America 2022-08-19 | See an excerpt of DGA Moments in Time, a film chronicling the founding of the Directors Guild of America. Part 1: The quest by Hollywood's most influential directors to achieve proper recognition and better creative and economic conditions, resulting in the creation of the Screen Directors Guild.Narrated by Steven SpielbergThe 75th Anniversary Game-Changer films were directed, written and produced by member Michael Stevens. Stevens is an award-winning producer, director and writer of more than 30 prime-time event and concert specials. Stevens grew up hearing many stories about Guild history, as he is the grandson of past-president George Stevens and the son of director member George Stevens Jr.
A Tribute to Director Steven Spielberg | From the DGA Archive Directors Guild of America 2022-08-12 | From the DGA Archive: a celebration of DGA Lifetime Achievement recipient and three-time DGA Award Winner Steven Spielberg.Featuring a lively and engaging panel discussion with fellow visionary directors J.J. Abrams (Super 8) and James Cameron (Avatar), and moderated by 75th Anniversary Committee Chair Michael Apted, this "Game-Changer" event drew a maximum capacity crowd at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles and provided a deeply intimate, highly engaging reflection on one of the most influential and beloved filmmakers of all time.Spielberg was vividly forthright in discussing everything from dealing with a disastrous first day of shooting on Jaws, thanks to an inebriated Robert Shaw, to the creative genesis of Close Encounters which led to the discovery that the key to accessibility in science fiction is personal, human relationships: "Create characters you really want to be with."Find out more information about this event: dga.org/Events/2011/08-august-2011/75th-Spielberg-Event.aspxFind more information about the DGA 75th Anniversary: Celebrating Game Changers series - dga.org/Craft/75th-Anniversary.aspx
A Tribute to Director Ang Lee | From the DGA Archive Directors Guild of America 2022-07-22 | From the DGA Archive: a conversation honoring the legacy of game-changing filmmaker Ang Lee.As part of the DGA's 75th Anniversary celebration, Directors Shawn Ku, Karyn Kusama, and Kevin Tancharoen gathered the fete the remarkable career of the director whose films defy the boundaries of genre, period and subject. Asian American Co-Chair Emeritus Henry Chan served as moderator.When Kusama asked if he saw himself as having a particular style, Lee answered, “No. If you have to think about style, then you don’t have a style. What you do is put the camera where your heart is.” Find out more information about this event: dga.org/Events/2011/11-november-2011/75th-Tribute-to-Ang-Lee.aspxFind more information about the DGA 75th Anniversary: Celebrating Game Changers series - dga.org/Craft/75th-Anniversary.aspx
Make Em Laugh: Game Changing Comedy Direction - A DGA 75th Anniversary Event | From the DGA Archive Directors Guild of America 2022-07-15 | From the DGA Archive: a conversation on the art of directing comedy featuring Amy Heckerling, Garry Marshall, and Rob Reiner.As part of the DGA's 75th Anniversary celebration, Heckerling, Marshall, and Reiner shared insights and anecdotes about their classic films including Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Pretty Woman, and This is Spinal Tap, respectively. They also talk about what inspired their directorial choices and how to properly find the comedy within a given scene. Director Shawn Levy moderated the discussion.Find out more information about this event: dga.org/Events/2011/10-October-2011/75th-Comedy-Event-Make-em-laugh.aspx Find more information about the DGA 75th Anniversary: Celebrating Game Changers series - dga.org/Craft/75th-Anniversary.aspx
The Impact of Francis Ford Coppola - A DGA 75th Anniversary Event | From the DGA Archive Directors Guild of America 2022-04-07 | From the DGA Archive: a conversation honoring the legacy of game-changing filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola.As part of the DGA's 75th Anniversary celebration, Directors Paul Thomas Anderson, Catherine Hardwicke and David O. Russell gathered with Coppola to discuss the impact of his filmography on their own careers and others of their generation. 75th Anniversary Advisory Committee Chair Michael Apted served as moderator.“Film is an ensemble,” said Coppola. “You’re the ringleader, but hopefully you have all of this wonderful work coming out of people whom you inspire, but also inspire you.”Find out more information about this event: dga.org/Events/2011/05-may-2011/Francis-Ford-Coppola.aspxFind more information about the DGA 75th Anniversary: Celebrating Game Changers series - dga.org/Craft/75th-Anniversary.aspx
Meet the 2022 DGA Nominees for Theatrical Feature Film Directors Guild of America 2022-03-22 | Directors Paul Thomas Anderson (Licorice Pizza), Kenneth Branagh (Belfast), Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), Steven Spielberg (West Side Story), and Denis Villeneuve (Dune) engage in an in-depth conversation about their films. Director Jeremy Kagan moderated the discussion for the 31st annual Meet the Nominees: Theatrical Feature Film symposium. The directors give insight into their process, share behind-the-scenes details of production, and reveal their methods for coping with anxiety.
Kenneth Branagh on Directing Belfast | The Directors Cut Directors Guild of America 2022-01-13 | Director Kenneth Branagh speaks about his acting role in the film and why he ultimately cut himself out. The Q&A was moderated by Director Christopher Nolan on episode 342 of The Director's Cut - A DGA podcast. To listen to the entire discussion, subscribe to The Director's Cut on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and visit the DGA website for more information on our DGA members. dga.org/Craft/Podcast.aspx
Destin Daniel Cretton on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | The Directors Cut Directors Guild of America 2021-11-23 | Director Destin Daniel Cretton talks about working with stunt choreographer Brad Allen to create fight scenes that continued to tell the story in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.To listen to the entire discussion, subscribe to The Director's Cut on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and visit the DGA website for more information on our DGA members. dga.org/Craft/Podcast.aspx
Denis Villeneuve on Directing Dune | The Directors Cut - A DGA Podcast Directors Guild of America 2021-11-05 | Director Denis Villeneuve speaks about how his lifelong love of the sci-fi novel Dune and why he wanted to to direct the adaptation. The Q&A was moderated by Director Christopher Nolan on episode 323 of The Director's Cut - A DGA Podcast. To listen to the entire discussion, find The Director's Cut on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and visit the DGA website for more information on our DGA members. dga.org/Craft/Podcast.aspx
Liesl Tommy on Directing Respect | The Directors Cut - A DGA Podcast Directors Guild of America 2021-10-26 | Director Liesl Tommy shares how Aretha Franklin’s music guided her direction of Respect. The Q&A was moderated by Director Radha Blank on episode 312 of The Director's Cut - A DGA podcast. To listen to the entire discussion, subscribe to The Director's Cut on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and visit the DGA website for more information on our DGA members. dga.org/Craft/Podcast.aspx
Tom McCarthy on Directing Stillwater | The Directors Cut - A DGA Podcast Directors Guild of America 2021-10-18 | Director Tom McCarthy speaks about directing actor Matt Damon in Stillwater. The Q&A was moderated by Director Scott Cooper on episode 311 of The Director's Cut - A DGA podcast. To listen to the entire discussion, subscribe to The Director's Cut on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and visit the DGA website for more information on our DGA members. dga.org/Craft/Podcast.aspx
Lisa Joy on Directing Reminiscence | The Directors Cut - A DGA Podcast Directors Guild of America 2021-10-08 | Director Lisa Joy talks about working with cinematographer Paul Cameron to capture her desired look for Reminiscence. The Q&A was moderated by Director J.J. Abrams on episode 318 of The Director's Cut - A DGA podcast. To listen to the entire discussion, subscribe to The Director's Cut on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and visit the DGA website for more information on our DGA members. dga.org/Craft/Podcast.aspx
Chloé Zhao wins DGA Award for Theatrical Feature Film Directors Guild of America 2021-04-15 | Chloé Zhao wins the DGA Theatrical Feature Film Award for Nomadland. Zhao shares gratitude for the recognition and spotlights her fellow nominees for their films.
Sam Mendes 72nd Annual DGA Awards Theatrical Feature Film Winner Acceptance Speech Directors Guild of America 2020-02-13 | Sam Mendes wins DGA Theatrical Feature Film Award for 1917. In his speech, he shares appreciation for the award and highlights his fellow nominees for their work.
The Craft of the Director: Lesli Linka Glatter Directors Guild of America 2019-12-05 | Director Lesli Linka Glatter (Now and Then, Homeland, Mad Men, Gilmore Girls) engages in a craft-oriented discussion with moderator Jeremy Kagan, sharing her insights on working with actors, cinematography, production design and discusses scenes from her filmography as a feature film and episodic television director.
Meet the 2019 DGA Documentary nominees Directors Guild of America 2019-02-13 | On February 1, DGA members enjoyed the 2019 edition of the Meet the Nominees: Documentary event in the Guild’s Los Angeles Theater. DGA Documentary Host Committee Co-Chairs James Moll and Lucy Walker, who served as moderators of the event, introduced the 2018 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Award nominees: Morgan Neville (Won’t You Be My Neighbor?), RaMell Ross (Hale County This Morning, This Evening), Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin (Free Solo), Tim Wardle (Three Identical Strangers) and Betsy West & Julie Cohen (RBG). Illustrated by clips from each film, the nominees joined Moll and Walker in a lively and entertaining conversation about their work.
Meet the 2019 DGA Commercials Nominees Directors Guild of America 2019-02-06 | On January 31, DGA members attended the 2019 edition of the Meet the Nominees: Commercials event in the Guild’s Los Angeles theater complex. The 2018 nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials: Steve Ayson (Getting Ready, Dollar Shave Club, The Dance, Speight’s), Fredrik Bond (Harmony, Virgin TV; Take Them All On, BT Sport; The Big Win, Confused.com), Spike Jonze (Welcome Home, Apple Homepod) and David Shane (An Alien Abroad, Babbel; Daughter & Mother, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund) spoke about the making of their ads in a conversation moderated by Director Elma Garcia.
Bradley Cooper Reveals He Auditioned for Spike Lee Years Ago Directors Guild of America 2019-02-04 | At the DGA Meet the Nominees: Feature Film Symposium, Director Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born) reveals to Director Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman) that he auditioned for him years ago.
Meet the 2019 DGA Nominees for Feature Film Directors Guild of America 2019-02-04 | On Saturday morning, February 2, the DGA presented its membership with a unique opportunity to celebrate the craft of directing during the 28th Annual Meet the Nominees: Feature Film symposium. Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Award nominees Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born), Alfonso Cuarón (Roma), Peter Farrelly (Green Book), Spike Lee (BlacKkKlansman), and Adam McKay (Vice) joined moderator Jeremy Kagan onstage for an in-depth discussion about their work.
Alfonso Cuarón 71st Annual DGA Awards Feature Film Winner Acceptance Speech Directors Guild of America 2019-02-03 | Alfonso Cuarón wins DGA Feature Film Award for Roma. In his speech, he shows appreciation for his creative collaborators and his directorial team.
Meet the 2019 Nominees for Movies for Television and Limited Series Directors Guild of America 2019-02-02 | On January 30, DGA members enjoyed the 2019 edition of the Meet the Nominees: Movies for Television & Limited Series event in the Guild’s Los Angeles Theater complex. Nominees David Leveaux [Directed by] and Alex Rudzinski [Live Television Direction by] (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert), Ben Stiller (Escape at Dannemora) and Jean-Marc Vallée (Sharp Objects) spoke about the making of their films in a conversation moderated by DGA Movies for Television Subcommittee Chair Mike Robe.
The Craft of the Director: Guillermo del Toro Directors Guild of America 2018-05-07 | Director Guillermo del Toro engages in a craft-oriented discussion with moderator Jeremy Kagan, sharing his insights on working with actors, his filmography, and what he's learned about directing up to this point in his career.
Meet the 2018 DGA Nominees for Documentary Directors Guild of America 2018-02-15 | On February 2, DGA members enjoyed the 2018 edition of the Meet the Nominees: Documentary event in the Guild’s Los Angeles Theater One. The DGA’s 2018 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Award nominees: Bryan Fogel (Icarus), Matthew Heineman (City of Ghosts), Steve James (Abacus: Small Enough to Jail), and Lynn Novick (The Vietnam War) joined DGA Documentary Awards Committee Co-Chairs James Moll and Lucy Walker on the stage to discuss the making of their films.Nominees Ken Burns (The Vietnam War) and Errol Morris (Wormwood) were unable to attend the event.
Meet the 2018 DGA Nominees for Feature Film Directors Guild of America 2018-02-06 | A standing room only crowd packed the DGA’s Los Angeles Theater on Saturday morning, February 3, 2018, as all five nominees for the Guild’s 2017 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Award – Directors Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water), Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird), Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk), and Jordan Peele (Get Out) – discussed the making of their films with moderator Jeremy Kagan during the 27th annual Meet the Nominees symposium.
Meet the 2018 Nominees for Movies for TV and Mini-Series Directors Guild of America 2018-02-03 | On January 31, DGA members enjoyed the 2018 edition of the Meet the Nominees: Movies for Television and Mini-Series symposium in the Guild’s Los Angeles Theater complex. Nominees Jean Marc Valleé (Big Little Lies) and Kyra Sedgwick (Story of a Girl), spoke about the making of their films in a conversation moderated by DGA Movies for Television Committee member Mike Robe.
Meet the 2017 DGA Documentary nominees Directors Guild of America 2017-02-10 | On February 3, DGA members enjoyed the 2017 edition of the Meet the Nominees: Documentary event in the Guild’s Los Angeles Theater One. The DGA’s 2017 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Award nominees: Otto Bell (The Eagle Huntress), Ezra Edelman (OJ: Made in America), Josh Kriegman (Weiner), and Roger Ross Williams (Life, Animated) joined DGA Documentary Awards Committee Chair James Moll on the stage to discuss the making of their films.Nominees Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) and Elyse Steinberg (Weiner) were not available to participate.
Meet the 2017 DGA Feature Film Nominees Directors Guild of America 2017-02-09 | A standing room only crowd packed the DGA’s Los Angeles Theater on Saturday morning, February 4, 2017, as all five nominees for the Guild’s 2016 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Award – Directors Damien Chazelle (La La Land), Garth Davis (Lion), Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea), and Denis Villeneuve (Arrival) – discussed the making of their films with moderator Jeremy Kagan during the 26th annual Meet the Nominees symposium.
Meet the 2017 DGA Commercials Nominees Directors Guild of America 2017-02-08 | On February 2, DGA members enjoyed the 2017 edition of the Meet the Nominees: Commercials symposium in the Guild’s Los Angeles theater complex. Nominees Lance Acord (Frankie's Holiday, Apple; Movie Night, Kohl's) , Fredrik Bond (Dive, Apple; Everyday Hero, Philips; World of Play, LG ), and AG Rojas (The Best Planet, S7 Airlines; The Snail, Smasung), joined moderator David Cornell for a discussion of their work.
Meet the 2017 Nominees for Movies for TV and Mini Series Directors Guild of America 2017-02-03 | On February 1, DGA members enjoyed the 2017 edition of the Meet the Nominees: Movies for Television and Mini-Series symposium in the Guild’s Los Angeles Theater complex. Nominees Raymond De Felitta (Madoff), Jay Roach (All the Way), Alex Rudzinski [Live Television Direction by] (Grease Live! and Hairspray Live) and Steven Zaillian (The Night of "The Beach") spoke about the making of their films in a conversation moderated by DGA Movies for Television Committee member Mike Robe.
Star Trek Beyond DGA Q&A with Justin Lin and Joe Russo Directors Guild of America 2016-08-06 | Director Justin Lin discusses the making of Star Trek Beyond with Director Joe Russo.
Last Days in the Desert DGA Q&A with Rodrigo García and Scott Derrickson Directors Guild of America 2016-06-21 | Director Rodrigo García discusses the making of Last Days in the Desert with Director Scott Derrickson.
The Craft of the Director: David O Russell Directors Guild of America 2016-05-27 | Director David O. Russell engages in a craft-oriented discussion with moderator Jeremy Kagan, sharing his insights on working with actors, his filmography, and what he's learned about directing up to this point in his career.
Mothers Day DGA Q&A with Garry Marshall and Robert B. Weide Directors Guild of America 2016-05-20 | Director Garry Marshall discusses the making of Mother's Day with fellow Director Robert B. Weide.
