Christopher Nolan won the top DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Oppenheimer at the 76th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards (DGA) Awards.
Other awards went to including Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-time Theatrical Feature Film Director went to Celine Song for Past Lives; and Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary went to Mstyslav Chernov for 20 Days in Mariupol.
The 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for Television Direction was awarded to acclaimed Director of episodic television David Nutter. The 2024 Frank Capra Achievement Award was presented to Unit Production Manager Janet Knutsen for her exceptional work and dedication to the Guild. Gary Natoli was named the 2024 Franklin J. Schaffner Award winner for his exceptional work as a Stage Manager and tireless service to the Guild.
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM FOR 2023:
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN
Oppenheimer
(Universal Pictures)
MICHAEL APTED AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT OF A FIRST-TIME THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM DIRECTOR FOR 2023:
CELINE SONG
Past Lives
(A24)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN DRAMATIC SERIES FOR 2023:
PETER HOAR
The Last of Us, “Long, Long Time”
(HBO | MAX)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN COMEDY SERIES FOR 2023:
CHRISTOPHER STORER
The Bear, “Fishes”
(FX)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN MOVIES FOR TELEVISION AND LIMITED SERIES FOR 2023:
SARAH ADINA SMITH
Lessons in Chemistry, “Her and Him”
(Apple TV+)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN VARIETY/TALK/NEWS/SPORTS – REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING FOR 2023:
MICHAEL MANCINI & LIZ PATRICK
Saturday Night Live, “Pedro Pascal / Coldplay”
(NBC)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN VARIETY/TALK/NEWS/SPORTS – SPECIALS FOR 2023:
PAUL MILLER
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
(NBC)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN REALITY SERIES FOR 2023:
NIHARIKA DESAI
Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss, “Happiness is a Bottle of Cod Liver Oil”
(Peacock)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FOR 2023:
AMY SCHATZ
Stand Up & Shout: Songs From A Philly High School
(HBO | MAX)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMERCIALS FOR 2023:
KIM GEHRIG
(Somesuch)
OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN DOCUMENTARY FOR 2023:
MSTYSLAV CHERNOV
20 Days in Mariupol
(PBS Distribution)