Before venturing in filmmaking, Robert Benton worked as an editor for Esquire Magazine in the 1960’s. He and fellow editor David Newman collaborated on a screenplay based on Benton’s father’s ...

Assistant Director Carol Green discusses her methodologies as a 1st AD, memorable moments working on Tron and Gremlins, and how the evolution of technology has changed her work. Born and raised in ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Following is a summary of Directors’ creative rights for theatrical motion pictures and long-form television under Article 7 of the Directors Guild of America Basic Agreement of 2020. It is not ...

The everyday workings of the Directors Guild of America are supported by its various departments and staff employees. The following is an overview of the role each department plays in providing ...

Veteran director Richard Fleischer (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Fantastic Voyage, The Vikings) discusses his long directorial career, what it was like being born into the entertainment industry, and ...

Debbie Allen discusses her 40-year directing career in episodic television, her step-by-step production process on Grey’s Anatomy and how her background in choreography informs her directing. A native ...

Director Dan Attias discusses his vast body of work across television, his work mentoring young Directors, and how he adds depth to his stories with the little details. Born and raised in Los Angeles, ...

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, ...

On June 30, the Focus on Women Committee (FOWC) meeting featured the discussion, Spotlight on TV Series Directors. In a conversation moderated by DGA Alternate Board Member Mary Lou Belli (Elsbeth), ...