DGA Announces Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2024

Los Angeles – The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has officially unveiled the nominees for the prestigious DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2024. In a statement made by DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter, the significance of this year's nominations was highlighted, celebrating the remarkable storytelling and innovative cinematic contributions of the nominated directors.

“2024 has been a truly extraordinary year for storytelling – and today’s nominees have created audacious and unique films that expand the possibilities of cinematic excellence,” Glatter remarked. She expressed her excitement at recognizing the nominated directors, stating that their work is "visionary, inspirational and speaks to the depth of the human experience." The selection process, where directors are honored by their peers, adds a layer of prestige to the nominations, making them especially meaningful.

The winners of the DGA Awards will be announced at the 77th Annual DGA Awards ceremony, set to take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025.

Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film

In alphabetical order, the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2024 are:

• Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez (Netflix)

• Sean Baker for Anora (Neon)Directorial Team:

  • Unit Production Manager: Olivia Kavanaugh

  • First Assistant Director: Liza Mann

  • Second Assistant Director: Sofía Blanco

  • Second Second Assistant Director: Steve Coleman

  • Location Manager: Ross Brodar

• Edward Berger for Conclave (Focus Features)

• Brady Corbet for The Brutalist (A24)

• James Mangold for A Complete Unknown (Searchlight Pictures) Directorial Team:

  • Unit Production Manager: Michael Bederman

  • First Assistant Director: Douglas Torres

  • Second Assistant Director: Brad Robinson

  • Second Second Assistant Directors: Billy Brennan, Veronica Grant

  • Location Manager: Anthony Pisani

Michael Apted Award for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film

Alongside the main category, Glatter also announced the nominees for the Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film. The nominees are:

• Payal Kapadia for All We Imagine as Light (Sideshow & Janus Films)

• Megan Park for My Old Ass (Amazon MGM Studios)

• Ramell Ross for Nickel Boys (Amazon MGM Studios) Directorial Team:

  • Unit Production Manager: Kenneth Yu

  • First Assistant Director: James Roque

  • Second Assistant Director: Jonathan M. Warren

  • Second Second Assistant Director: Thalia Skaleris

  • Additional Second Assistant Director: Zachery Scherer

  • Location Manager: Batou Chandler

• Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel for Armand (IFC Films)

• Sean Wang for Dìdi (Focus Features)

As the film industry continues to evolve, the DGA Awards remain a critical platform for recognizing outstanding talent and creativity in directing. This year's nominees exemplify the rich diversity and artistic vision that define modern cinema.