Following an introduction by DGA President Taylor Hackford, the event began with a screening of a montage of 80 of the most exceptional Movies for Television and Mini-Series from the past 50 years, created by director Chuck Workman. In celebration of the Guild’s 75^th Anniversary, the montage was followed by presentations from four of the genre’s most prominent directors on game-changing moment in Movies for Television and Mini-Series. Joe Sargent presented how the genre developed its roots I Playhouse 90. Mike Robe discussed how longform directors made an impact by depicting controversial issues reflecting social change. Jerry London spoke of the rise of the Mini-Series and directing all 12 hours of Shogun on a 133-day shooting schedule. Mick Jackson concluded with how the genre has continued to develop on cable, and has been able to tackle edgier, more challenging themes with greater creative freedom. After the presentations, moderator Mick Garris led nominees Jeremy Podeswa, (The Pacific, “Home”) and Mick Jackson (Temple Grandin) in  a discussion about making their films.