Guild News

DGA Members, click here for information about the 2018 DGA Annual Membership Meetings to be held in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 15th and in New York on Thursday, May 17th.

The DGA's membership meeting and dinner in Detroit, MIprovided an opportunity for these members to network with their peers, meet staff, and hear what the Guild is doing to protect and extend their creative and economic rights.

On Monday, June 18, the 22nd Annual DGA Foundation Golf Tournament and the 15th Annual DGA Foundation Tennis Tournament will benefit the Directors Guild Foundation. Click link above for details.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme and National Executive Director Russell Hollander made statements upon learning of the passing of the former DGA Second Vice President.

The DGA's membership meeting and dinner in Washington, DC provided an opportunity for these members to network with their peers, meet staff, and hear what the Guild is doing to protect and extend their creative and economic rights.

The annual celebration of French films returns to the DGA in L.A. from April 23- 30. DGA Members, click the link above for RSVP information for these free screenings.

Part of the DGA’s Director Development Initiative, the new program built upon the Guild’s expanded talent development lineup and push for industry inclusion by pairing early-career directors (protégés) with veteran directors (mentors) who served as their professional guides to the working world of episodic television.

Guillermo del Toro wins DGA Feature Film Award for The Shape of Water. Ten additional category winners announced.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2017: 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). The five nominees for the First-Time Feature Film Director Award were also announced.

DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced the nominees in nine categories honoring outstanding directorial achievement in television, commercials and documentary for 2017.

DGA member communication regarding Guild procedures for handling sexual harassment complaints.

AD/UPMs and AD/SMs have until December 31, 2017 or 90 days from their initial date of employment (whichever is later) to successfully complete the Safety Passport Training Course.

During a recent trip to New York, DGA President Thomas Schlamme and National Executive Director Russell Hollander paid a visit to members of the Guild at their work on productions based in the area.

Take advantage of the DGA Availability Lists to inform prospective employers of AD/UPM and AD/SM/PA members on the DGACA Qualification List, who are available for hire.

Via www.dga.org, the Guild has made it easy and convenient to report your earnings and pay your dues online. Members, please click through for more information.