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The DGA recently hosted receptions in New York and Los Angeles for Directors with films showing during the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.

DGA members and guests gathered for a special celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the release of Director Dennis Hopper’s seminal film.

As part of the Guild's outreach efforts aimed at independent filmmakers, the DGA hosted a luncheon for Directors with entries in the 2019 Urbanworld Film Festival in New York.

As part of our continuing outreach efforts aimed at independent filmmakers, the DGA hosted a brunch for directors involved in the various fellowship programs of Film Independent, a non-profit arts organization that supports this community of artists.

Director Kim Gehrig is making waves in the commercial realm but doesn't want to be pigeonholed.

As part of our continuing outreach efforts aimed at independent filmmakers, the DGA was a sponsor of Outfest, the 37th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

For Late Night director Nisha Ganatra, willingness and tenacity have earned her a place in the spotlight.

The event was designed for East Coast-based independent filmmakers to strengthen ties, establish new ones and discuss their experiences and the challenges of working in the indie world.

The DGA participates in the celebration of Asian Pacific cinema during the 35th edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

For the 24th consecutive year, the DGA was a sponsor of Film Independent's Los Angeles Film Festival.

As part of our continuing outreach efforts aimed at independent filmmakers, the DGA was a sponsor of Outfest, the 35th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

DGA headquarters joins other venues in playing host to a celebration of Asian Pacific cinema during the 34th edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.