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DGA President Michael Apted - click image for larger viewWelcome to the Directors Guild of America Web site.

Much has changed in the world of film and television over the past few years and much more will change in the years ahead. The rate at which information is required and disseminated is continually increasing. As filmmakers find a wider and more diverse audience for their work, so too must the DGA endeavor to reach that audience and inform them about the Guild, its purpose, and the work of its members. It is our hope that our presence on the Internet will contribute toward that goal and help satisfy the world's increasing desire for information. Today, through the collective voice of more than 13,400 members that the DGA represents, the Guild seeks to protect directorial teams' legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative freedom, and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful and credible careers. On behalf of the DGA membership and staff, I hope you find our site useful and informative, and that you return often.


Michael Apted
DGA President

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