John Sturges was a movie director who really looked the part. Barrel-chested, 6-foot-2, menacing black sunglasses, and a huge mouth made for bellowing orders. He belongs with others—Aldrich, Fuller, ...

Los Angeles — The entire DGA community mourns the tragic and untimely passing of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner. Rob was a giant whose work helped define modern American cinema.

Los Angeles – The Directors Guild of America announced today the recipients of two special service awards, recognizing exemplary service to the Guild and for extraordinary career achievements. The ...

On December 16, the Disability Committee (DC) meeting featured the conversation, Empowering Disabled Artists – The Creation and Foundations of the Disability Committee, with Director Jenni Gold.

New Members, Primary Category Changes, Deceased Members ...

On December 6, DGA members and guests gathered in the Guild’s New York Boardroom for the Focus on Women Committee’s (FOWC) event, She Persisted 2025. The celebration of the strength and determination ...

Associate Director/Stage Manager David Charles will become the 34th recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award, which will be presented at the DGA Awards ceremony in February. The ...

1st AD Gregory G. McCollum will become the 40th recipient of the Frank Capra Achievement Award, which will be presented at the DGA Awards ceremony on February 7, 2026. The Capra Award is given to an ...

In this popular feature, a director talks about a film particularly close to their heart, why the creative choices are inspired, how it influenced their own work, and why the movie continues to ...

On-set photography is a long-standing tradition that captures a director at work. These Photo Essays reveal in images the careers of some of our most prominent members or showcase our members working ...

As part of the Guild’s effort to keep members informed about the complex issues of Internet theft, the Quarterly has run an ongoing series of stories on the subject.

DGA members, click here for more information about the new Directors Guild FYC Screener App and answers to frequently asked questions about the DGA Awards screeners program.