In 1939, when the Guild was still in its infancy, Directors and their teams were already making their mark in sports history with the very first broadcast of a professional football game in October ...

On February 21, DGA members gathered at Guild headquarters in Los Angeles for the launch of the 2026 edition of the Director Development Initiative (DDI) Television Mentorship Program. Committed to ...

The 2026 Slamdance Film Festival — which focuses on emerging artists — took place in-person from February 19-25 in Los Angeles. On the first day of the festival, the DGA hosted an orientation event ...

1. January 15, 1967 — Super Bowl I (originally called the “AFL-NFL World Championship Game”): was played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The game was simultaneously broadcast on both CBS, ...

Los Angeles — The Directors Guild of America announced today that Director Christopher Nolan was elected President during its Biennial National Convention by acclimation. 167 delegates who represented ...

Los Angeles - The winners of the Directors Guild of America Awards for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in 2025 were announced tonight during the 78th Annual DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton in ...

The news that Netflix had secured exclusive rights to negotiate for WBD raises significant concerns for the DGA. We believe that a vibrant, competitive industry — one that fosters creativity and ...

Los Angeles – The Directors Guild of America today announced the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2025. The winners will be announced at ...

The indefinite removal of Jimmy Kimmel Live under government pressure is not an isolated incident. It is part of a disturbing trend of increasing interference in creative expression. This kind of ...

Nominees for the Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Also Announced. Los Angeles – Directors Guild of America President Christopher Nolan ...