I wanted to reach out to you personally as my heart is heavy with so much that has been lost in the ongoing wildfires. And I know that I am not alone. In every conversation I have had with members ...

Los Angeles – DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter made the following statement upon learning of the passing of David Lynch: “There is simply no one like David. He was a visionary at his core — elevating ...

New effort, established in partnership with the Motion Picture Television Fund, will provide immediate financial assistance to DGA members affected by recent wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA – The Directors ...

The DGA has assembled a list of resources for members who have been impacted by Los Angeles-area wildfires and for members who would like to help those in need. The Guild has also organized a ...

Brought to you by The Directors Guild of America, The Director's Cut brings you the behind-the-scenes stories of today's most talked about films. Each episode features a new director interviewed by ...

FULL VIDEO: (1:10:21): In a conversation moderated by Location Manager/FOWC Co-Chair Ellen Athena Catsikeas, Location Managers Patty Carey-Perazzo, Christie Mullen and Lauri Pitkus discussed their ...

In prep for episodic television, Director Dan Attias likes to prepare ideas about blocking in prep, but doesn’t impose it on actors.

A tribute to the life and career of John Schlesinger (1926-2003) was held at the Guild on October 19. DGA President Michael Apted welcomed the many legendary guests and speakers, including Michael ...

Director Pete Chatmon recalls a scene with Laurence Fishburne on black-ish that helped him realize something about his approach to directing actors.

McCarthy-Miller speaks about sketch, multi-cam, and single-camera comedy comparing some of the shows she’s directed in her career including Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation, and 30 Rock.

Director Bethany Rooney shares how she handles conflict with actors in a way that allows both participants to feel heard.

McCarthy-Miller shares how cross-shooting can be a great tool in comedy especially because a director can capture improvised performances.