The Directors Guild of America (DGA) announced the film nominations for the 2024 DGA Awards. The list includes seasoned directors and promising newcomers, setting the stage for a celebration of outstanding directorial achievement in theatrical feature films.
This marks Scorsese’s 11th DGA nomination in the same category, with no wins to date. His illustrious career continues to garner recognition, making him one of the most nominated directors. Only Steven Spielberg, with 13 nominations, surpasses Scorsese in this regard.
Christopher Nolan, with five nominations and no wins so far, adds another accolade to his impressive list of recognitions. Known for his intricate storytelling and visionary filmmaking, Nolan remains a formidable presence in the industry.
Alexander Payne, previously nominated twice without a win, is once again in the running for The Holdovers. His directorial skills are recognized once more, showcasing a consistent ability to captivate audiences.
Greta Gerwig, a prominent figure advocating for gender diversity in filmmaking, receives her second DGA nomination. This nomination for Barbie adds to the 13 times a woman has been recognized in this category. Gerwig’s prior nomination in 2018 for Lady Bird further solidifies her impact on the industry.
Yorgos Lanthimos, known for his unique and unconventional storytelling, secures a nomination for Poor Things, adding another chapter to his distinctive directorial career.
Last year, the absence of female directors in the nominations raised eyebrows, especially considering the presence of notable works by women in the industry. However, the first-time director category showcased a different narrative, with four out of five nominations going to women.
The DGA, recognizing the importance of fostering new talent, renamed its first-time filmmaker award to the Michael Apted Award. This change honors the legacy of past DGA president Michael Apted and underscores the commitment to supporting emerging directors.
Lesli Linka Glatter, the DGA president, emphasized the exceptional quality of films produced in the past year, commending the nominated directors for their technical prowess and unique artistic visions that captured the depth of the human experience.
“In a year full of so many extraordinary films, DGA members have nominated an incredible group of gifted storytellers. Their films fused technical prowess with unique artistic visions that captured the depth of the human experience and left an indelible impact on audiences around the world. Congratulations to these superb directors on their well-deserved nominations.”
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The nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film are:
- Greta Gerwig for “Barbie” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
- Unit Production Manager: Michael Sharp
- First Assistant Director: Josh Robertson
- Second Assistant Directors: David Keadell, Matthew Milan (Los Angeles Unit)
- Yorgos Lanthimos for “Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)
- Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)
- Unit Production Managers: Thomas Hayslip, Nathan Kelly, Rafael Lima (New Jersey / New York Unit)
- First Assistant Director: Nilo Otero
- Second Assistant Director: Andrew Stahl
- Second Second Assistant Director: Jesse Carmona
- Additional Second Assistant Directors: Dixon McPhillips, Richard Molloy (New Jersey / New York Unit), AJ Jackson (New Jersey / New York Unit)
- Location Manager: Patty Carey Perazzo (New Jersey / New York Unit)
- Alexander Payne for “The Holdovers” (Focus Features)
- Unit Production Manager: Chris Stinson
- First Assistant Director: Rod Smith
- Second Assistant Director: John Nasraway
- Second Second Assistant Director: Tim LaDue
- Martin Scorsese for “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films / Paramount Pictures)
- Unit Production Managers: Daniel Lupi, Shea Kammer
- First Assistant Director: Adam Somner
- Second Assistant Director: Jeremy Marks
- Second Second Assistant Director: Dominic Pacitti
- Additional Second Assistant Director: Nuekellar Hardy
For the Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film, the nominees are:
- Cord Jefferson for “American Fiction” (Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios)
- Manuela Martelli for “Chile ‘76” (Kino Lober)
- Noora Niasari for “Shayda” (Sony Pictures Classics / ORIGMA 45)
- A.V. Rockwell for “A Thousand and One” (Focus Features)
- Unit Production Manager: Jamin O’Brien
- First Assistant Director: Daniel Lugo
- Second Assistant Director: Teena Marie Delerme-Lugo
- Assistant Unit Production Manager: Rob York
- Second Second Assistant Director: Donté Bouyer
- Additional Second Assistant Director: T.J. Hallett
- Location Manager: Joanna Lu
- Celine Song for “Past Lives” (A24)
- Unit Production Manager: Kerry Johnson
- First Assistant Director: Ben Kahn
- Second Assistant Director: Geraldine Schubert
- Second Second Assistant Director: Dan Levy
- Location Manager: Joseph Mullaney
The winners in all categories will be announced at the 76th Annual DGA Awards on February 10th, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
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