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Jane Campion, Denis Villeneuve, Steven Spielberg Among 2022 DGA Film Nominees

January 27, 2022 4:39 pm

A day after "Succession" dominated the television nominations, the Directors Guild of America announced the key film nominees for the 2022 DGA Awards. To no surprise, "The Power of the Dog's" Jane Campion, "Du...

‘Succession’ Dominates 2022 DGA TV Nominations

Gregory Ellwood

January 26, 2022 5:07 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

The Directors Guild of America announced the television, commercial and documentary nominees for the 2022 DGA Awards and one film dominated the Dramatic Series category. In an embarrassment of riches, "Success...

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New Year, A Long Oscar Season Still To Go

Gregory Ellwood

January 3, 2022 4:53 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

You thought it was nearing an end, didn't you? No, the 2022 Oscar season isn't as long as the pandemic delayed 2021 season, but it sure is close. AMPAS members don't even begin to vote on the nominations until...

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Chloe Zhao Wins For ‘Nomadland’ As Women Rule The 2021 DGA Awards

Gregory Ellwood

April 10, 2021 9:49 pm

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It was a wonderful night for female filmmakers as five women took prizes at the 2021 DGA Awards. From film to television to commercials, these directors proved that the Director's Guild of America may be the m...

Chloe Zhao & Emerald Fennell Land Historic DGA Awards Nominations

Gregory Ellwood

March 9, 2021 1:33 pm

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The Directors Guild of America Awards were first held in 1949. The first woman to be nominated in the Feature Film category was Lina Wertmüller in 1977. Another woman, Barbra Streisand, wasn't nominated until ...

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‘WandaVision,’ ‘Flight Attendant’ & ‘Bridgerton’ Earn DGA Awards TV Noms

Gregory Ellwood

March 8, 2021 3:13 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

This year's television nominations for the 2021 Directors Guild Awards were full of expected nominees ("Ozark," "Better Call Saul," "Curb Your Enthusiasm"), but also some noteworthy surprises. Not only did "Te...

DGA & PGA Follow Oscars In Temporary Streaming Consideration

Gregory Ellwood

May 19, 2020 3:26 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

As Hollywood attempts to grapple with a changing production and theatrical environment due to the coronavirus pandemic, the major guilds have been weighing the implications of previously scheduled contract neg...

Sam Mendes Wins Top 2020 DGA Award For ‘1917’

Gregory Ellwood

January 26, 2020 2:28 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The race for Best Picture took an interesting turn tonight as Sam Mendes took the top DGA Award prize for Best Director of a Feature Film for "1917." The Universal Release has now won both the PGA Award and th...

‘Watchmen,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ & ‘Barry’ Top Final 2020 DGA Awards Nominees

Gregory Ellwood

January 10, 2020 10:24 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Television

After a potential television nominee was mistakenly omitted and members were asked to recast their ballots, the Directors Guild of America can finally release the final nominees for the 2020 DGA Awards. That m...

Taika Waititi, Martin Scorsese & Bong Joon Ho Among 2020 DGA Awards Nominees

Gregory Ellwood

January 7, 2020 1:20 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Directors Guild of America announced their 2020 nominees in the Feature Film and First-Time Feature Film categories and there were a number of unexpected selections. While Bong Joon Ho ("Parasite"), Martin ...

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