January 11, 2023
Nominees for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director Category Also Named.
Los Angeles – Directors Guild of America President Lesli Linka Glatter today announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2022.
“The work recognized this year represents the amazing power of film in the hands of these gifted Directors to tell deeply moving stories that profoundly affect us all. The recognition by one’s peers in our highly collaborative creative process shows the heart and soul at the core of these films and we congratulate all five nominees for their powerful stories, brilliantly told,” said Glatter.
The winners will be revealed at the 75th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film
The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2022 are (in alphabetical order):
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TODD FIELD
TÁR
(Focus Features)
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Mr. Field's Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: Nigel Wooll
- First Assistant Director: Sebastian Fahr‑Brix
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JOSEPH KOSINSKI
Top Gun: Maverick
(Paramount Pictures)
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Mr. Kosinski's Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Managers: LeeAnn Stonebreaker, Tommy Harper
- First Assistant Director: Scott Robertson
- Second Assistant Directors: Andrew Stahl, Robert E. Kay
- Second Second Assistant Director: Spencer Taylor
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DANIEL KWAN
& DANIEL SCHEINERT
Everything Everywhere All at Once
(A24)
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Daniels’ Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: Allison Rose Carter
- First Assistant Director: Rodney Smith
- Second Assistant Director: John Nasraway
- Second Second Assistant Director: Ken C. Wu
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MARTIN McDONAGH
The Banshees of Inisherin
(Searchlight Pictures)
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Mr. McDonagh's Directorial Team:
- First Assistant Director: Peter Kohn
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STEVEN SPIELBERG
The Fabelmans
(Universal Pictures)
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Mr. Spielberg's Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: Carla Raij
- First Assistant Director: Josh McLaglen
- Second Assistant Director: Heather Wagner‑Wang
- Second Second Assistant Director: David Stickler
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Nominees for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director Category Announced
In addition, the DGA announced the five nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director for 2022.
“The confidence and vision in these skillfully crafted films by first-time Directors is truly inspiring,” added Glatter. “The range of storytelling shown by these talented filmmakers ensures the future of cinema is in good hands as we recognize the artistic achievement of this exciting group of nominees. I can’t wait to see what’s next from them in the years to come.”
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film
The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director for 2022 are (in alphabetical order):
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ALICE DIOP
Saint Omer
(SUPER)
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AUDREY DIWAN
Happening
(IFC Films)
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JOHN PATTON FORD
Emily the Criminal
(Roadside Attractions/Vertical)
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ANTONETA ALAMAT KUSIJANOVIĆ
Murina
(Kino Lorber)
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CHARLOTTE WELLS
Aftersun
(A24)
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For a complete list of nominations in all categories, please visit the Awards section.
The winners in all categories will be announced at the
75th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, February 18, 2023.