The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve jobs for career TV directors. The provision is meant to address the 40% downturn in production jobs over the last four years, which has left a great many […]

The Directors Guild of America has extended the contract of national executive director Russell Hollander through 2029. “I’m honored by the Board’s continued confidence in my service to the membership, especially during times of incredible change,” Hollander said in a statement on Monday. “The beauty of our Guild is our defining, singular mission to advance the creative and […]

The Directors Guild of America has announced the 79th annual DGA Awards will take place Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, honoring directorial achievements across film, television and documentaries. The upcoming ceremony will take place nine days after the announcement of the 99th Academy Awards nominations, serving as a key, early barometer of which film and its […]