Los Angeles - The winners of the Directors Guild of America Awards for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in 2023 were announced tonight during the 76th Annual DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Christopher Nolan won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Oppenheimer.
Judd Apatow hosted the ceremony before an audience of more than 1,100 guests. Presenters included (in alphabetical order): Matt Bomer, Rose Byrne, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Zooey Deschanel, David Duchovny, Jay Ellis, Carla Gallo, Ilana Glazer, Ryan Gosling, Taylor Hackford, Jonah Hill, Patty Jenkins, Rashida Jones, Daniel Kwan, Eva Longoria, Cillian Murphy, Nasim Pedrad, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Sennott, Daniel Scheinert, Emma Stone, Glenn Weiss, and Jeffrey Wright.
The 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for Television Direction was awarded to acclaimed Director of episodic television DAVID NUTTER. The 2024 Frank Capra Achievement Award was presented to Unit Production Manager JANET KNUTSEN for her exceptional work and dedication to the Guild. GARY NATOLI was named the 2024 Franklin J. Schaffner Award winner for his exceptional work as a Stage Manager and tireless service to the Guild.
Winners & Special Award Recipients
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Theatrical Feature Film
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2023 is:
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Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
First-Time Theatrical Feature Film
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director for 2023 is:
This is Ms. Song’s first DGA Award nomination. |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Dramatic Series
The winners of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for 2023 is:
This is Mr. Hoar’s first DGA Award nomination. |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Comedy Series
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series for 2023 is:
This was Mr. Storer’s second DGA Award nomination. He was previously nominated in this same category in 2022 for The Bear, “Review.” |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Movies for Television and Limited Series
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series for 2023 is:
This is Ms. Smith’s first DGA Award nomination. |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming
The winners of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming for 2023 are:
This is Mr. Mancini’s first DGA Award nomination. This was Ms. Patrick’s second DGA Award nomination. She previously won in this same category in 2022 for Saturday Night Live, “Host and Musical Guest Jack Harlow.” |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials for 2023 is:
This was Mr. Miller’s third DGA Award nomination. He was previously nominated in the Musical Variety category in 1990 for In Living Color, “Premiere.” He won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Musical Variety in 1998 for The 52nd Annual Tony Awards. |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Reality Programs
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs for 2023 is:
This is Ms. Desai’s first DGA Award nomination. |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Children's Programs
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs for 2023 is:
This was Ms. Schatz’s thirteenth DGA Award nomination. She previously won seven DGA Awards in this category for: We Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest in 2020, Song of Parkland in 2019, An Apology to Elephants in 2013, A Child’s Garden of Poetry in 2011, Classical Baby (I’m Grown Up Now), “The Poetry Show” in 2008, ‘Twas the Night in 2001 and Goodnight Moon & Other Sleepy Time Tales in 1999. She was also nominated an additional five times in this category for Saving My Tomorrow, “Part 3” in 2015, Saving My Tomorrow, “Part 1 and 2” in 2014, Don’t Divorce Me! Kids’ Rules for Parents on Divorce in 2012, Hard Times for an American Girl: The Great Depression in 2009 and Through a Child’s Eyes: September 11, 2001 in 2002. |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Commercials
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for 2023 is:
Run This Town, Apple Music - Apple (Client Direct)
The Travelers, Expedia - Wieden & Kennedy
This was Ms. Gehrig’s second DGA Award nomination. She previously won in this category in 2022 for Run Baby Run (iPhone) and Accessibility (Apple). |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in
Documentary
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary for 2023 is:
This is Mr. Chernov’s first DGA Award nomination. |
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Lifetime Achievement & Service Award Recipients
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The 76th DGA Awards Producer is Ben Roy of Ben Roy Entertainment.
Cadillac is the Official Automotive Sponsor of the 76th Annual DGA Awards.
