The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2022 were announced tonight during the 75th Annual DGA Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Everything Everywhere All at Once. In a special announcement, the Guild’s First-Time Feature Director Award was renamed in honor of the late DGA President Michael Apted.
Judd Apatow hosted the ceremony for the fourth time before a capacity audience of more than 800 guests. Presenters included (in alphabetical order): Paul Thomas Anderson, Jason Bateman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Billy Eichner, Regina Hall, Stephanie Hsu, Anna Kendrick, Stan Lathan, James Marsden, Rev. Ed Milkovich, Kumail Nanjiani, Jim Nantz, Mike Newell, Aubrey Plaza, Christina Ricci, Denis Villeneuve, and Chloé Zhao.
Below is the complete of winners:
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film
The winners of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2022 are:
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director for 2022 is:
 CHARLOTTE WELLS Aftersun(A24) This was Ms. Wells’s first DGA Award nomination. |
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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for 2022 is:
 SAM LEVINSON Euphoria, “Stand Still Like the Hummingbird”(HBO) Mr. Levinson’s Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: Will Greenfield First Assistant Directors: Valerie Johnson, Sally Brunski Second Assistant Directors: Cindy King, Colin Duffy Second Second Assistant Director: James Chestnut Additional Second Assistant Director: Aaron Rose Leone This was Mr. Levinson’s first DGA Award nomination. |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series is:
 BILL HADER Barry, “710N”(HBO) Mr. Hader’s Directorial Team:Unit Production Manager: Aida RodgersFirst Assistant Director: Gavin Kleintop Second Assistant Director: Erin Stern Linares Second Second Assistant Directors: Yarden Levo, Chalis Romero This was Mr. Hader’s third DGA Award nomination. He previously won in this category in 2018 for Barry, “Chapter One: Make Your Mark” and again in 2019 for Barry, “Ronny/Lily.” |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series for 2022 is:
 HELEN SHAVER Station Eleven, “Who’s There?”(HBO Max)Ms. Shaver’s Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: David Nicksay First Assistant Director: Jennifer WilkinsonSecond Assistant Director: Anna Vogt This was Ms. Shaver’s first DGA Award nomination. |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in. Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming for 2022 is:
 LIZ PATRICK Saturday Night Live, “Host and Musical Guest Jack Harlow”(NBC) Ms. Patrick’s Directorial Team: Associate Directors: Michael Mancini, Michael Poole, Laura Ouziel‑MackStage Managers: Gena Rositano, Chris Kelly, Eddie Valk This was Ms. Patrick’s first DGA Award nomination. |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials for 2022 is:
 GLENN WEISS The 75th Annual Tony Awards (CBS) Mr. Weiss’s Directorial Team: Associate Directors: Ken Diego, Robin Abrams, Susan Kopensky, Ricky KirshnerStage Managers: Garry Hood, Bennymar Almonte, Phyllis Digilio, Peter Epstein, Andrew Feigin, Doug Fogel, Jeffry Gitter, Tyler Goldman, Arthur Lewis, Kevin Lishawa, Julie LoRusso, Seth Mellman, Jason Pacella, Jeffrey Pearl, Annette Powlis, Lauren Class Schneider, Eddie ValkThis was Mr. Weiss’s 17th DGA Award nomination. He won the DGA Award in 2007, 2010-2014, 2016 for the 61st, 64th, 65th, 66th, 67th, 68th and 70th Annual Tony Awards, and in 2017 for The 89th Annual Academy Awards. He was also nominated in the Musical Variety category in 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2008 for the 55th, 56th, 59th, 60th and 62nd Annual Tony Awards and in 2019 for The 91st Annual Academy Awards and in 2021 for The 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors. Additionally, Mr. Weiss was nominated in 2015 for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series, together with Rob Ashford, for Peter Pan Live! |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs for 2022 is:
 BEN SIMMS Running Wild with Bear Grylls, “Florence Pugh in the Volcanic Rainforests of Costa Rica” (National Geographic Channel) Mr. Simms’s Directorial Team: Associate Director: Sara Brown This was Mr. Simms’s second DGA Award nomination. He was previously nominated in this same category in 2021 for Running Wild with Bear Grylls, “Gina Carano in the Dolomites.” |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs for 2022 is:
 ANNE RENTON Best Foot Forward, “Halloween”(Apple TV+)Ms. Renton’s Directorial Team: Unit Production Manager: Lance W. Lanfear First Assistant Director: Nandi Bowe Second Assistant Director: Susie Balaban Second Second Assistant Director: Tim Neven This was Ms. Renton’s first DGA Award nomination. |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for 2022 is:
 KIM GEHRIG (Somesuch, Inc.) Accessibility, Apple —Apple (Direct)First Assistant Director: Michael Estrella Second Assistant Director: Brian Steffen Second Second Assistant Director: Shauna Frontera Run Baby Run, iPhone —Apple (Direct)First Assistant Director: Matias Nilsson Second Assistant Director: Carl Jackson Second Second Assistant Director: Michael Paulson This was Ms. Gehrig’s first DGA Award nomination. |
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary
The winner of the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary for 2022 is:
 SARA DOSA Fire of Love (National Geographic Documentary Films) This was Ms. Dosa’s first DGA Award nomination. |
Lifetime Achievement & Service Award Recipients
 ROBERT FISHMAN Lifetime Achievement Award in Television This award, which is given to a Director in recognition of distinguished achievement in television direction, is the Guild’s highest honor and the recipient is selected by the present and past presidents of the Guild.  MARK HANSSON Frank Capra Achievement Award This award is given to an Assistant Director or Unit Production Manager in recognition of career achievement in the industry and service to the Directors Guild of America.  VALDEZ FLAGG Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award This award is given to an Associate Director or Stage Manager in recognition of career achievement in the industry and service to the Directors Guild of America. |
With Daniel Kwan’s & Daniel Scheinert’s win for Everything, Everywhere All at Once, we now have to wonder if they will take home the big prize on March 12. The Oscars air on ABC March 12.
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