New York, NY (October 17, 2001) - Directors Guild of America (DGA) President Jack Shea announced today that the Third Annual DGA Honors, a celebration of individuals and organizations that have made distinguished contributions to our national cultural heritage, has been rescheduled for June 9, 2002 at the Waldorf-Astoria.
The DGA National Board voted unanimously two weeks ago to postpone the Third Annual Directors Guild of America Honors from its original date of November 17th and to donate $100,000 to the September 11 Fund of the United Way to aid the victims of the terrorist attacks.
“We have rescheduled DGA Honors in an effort to show our continued support for New York City, its businesses, and our members in the New York film and television community,” said Shea.
When DGA Honors is held on June 9, the Guild will honor, as originally planned, filmmaker Spike Lee, television news pioneer Don Hewitt, former NEA Chairman, writer and actress, Jane Alexander, and the trio heading Sony Pictures Classics -- Michael Barker, Marcie Bloom and Tom Bernard.
“The DGA's decision to postpone the Honors dinner was a difficult one--but one made out of respect at a difficult time for both honorees and attendees,” said Spike Lee. “I am pleased that the DGA, on behalf of its members and this year's DGA Honors award winners, has decided to make a $100,000 contribution to the September 11 Fund of the United Way."
Founded in 1936 by 13 of Hollywood’s leading filmmakers, including the legendary John Ford and King Vidor, the Directors Guild of America is the nation’s pre-eminent organization representing directors and members of the directorial team. The DGA represents more than 12,000 members who work in feature film, filmed, taped and live television, commercials, and documentaries. Its members include directors, unit production managers, assistant directors, associate directors, technical coordinators, stage managers and production associates.
