Beth McCarthy-Miller Returns as Awards Chair
Los Angeles — The Directors Guild of America (DGA) announced today that the 78th Annual DGA Awards will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, and will return once again to the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Beth McCarthy-Miller will return as Chair of the Awards ceremony for the fifth consecutive year.
“The DGA Awards are a unique opportunity to celebrate excellence in our craft, and I could not be more honored to serve another year as Chair of this important event,” said Beth McCarthy-Miller. “I thank DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter for appointing me to this role, and I look forward to celebrating with all of the incredible 2025 nominees and honorees!”
The ceremony commemorates the artistry and mastery of directorial craft in 2025, while celebrating the teams who are integral in bringing these visionary works to life. Additional information, including the voting schedule and key deadlines, will be announced later this year.
The 77th Annual DGA Awards ceremony took place on February 8, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where Director Sean Baker was honored with the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Film Award for his film Anora.







