DGA announces nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in film

Directors Guild of America president Lesli Linka Glatter announced the nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2021.

“The power of film, in all its many facets, shines through in the work of these exceptional directors representing the highest standards of filmmaking, artistic achievement and innovative storytelling,” said Glatter. “Being nominated by one’s peers – who understand on the deepest level what it takes to bring one’s vision to life – makes this award so very special, and we congratulate all of our nominees for their truly outstanding work.”

The winners will be announced at the 74th Annual DGA Awards which will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film

The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2021 are (in alphabetical order):

Paul Thomas Anderson
Licorice Pizza

Mr. Anderson’s Directorial Team:

Unit Production Manager: Sue McNamara
First Assistant Director: Adam Somner
Second Assistant Director: Trevor Tavares
Second Second Assistant Directors: Kasia Trojak, Bob Riley, David Marnel

Kenneth Branagh
Belfast

Jane Campion
The Power of the Dog

Steven Spielberg
West Side Story

Mr. Spielberg’s Directorial Team:

Unit Production Managers: Carla Raij, Daniel Lupi
First Assistant Director: Adam Somner
Second Assistant Director: Jeremy Marks
Assistant Unit Production Manager: Robert T. Striem
Second Second Assistant Director: Josh Muzaffer
Additional Second Assistant Director: Billy Brennan
Location Managers: Robert T. Striem, Katherine Delaney

Denis Villeneuve
Dune

Mr. Villeneuve’s Directorial Team:

Unit Production Managers: Joe Caracciolo, Jr., James Grant
First Assistant Director: Chris Carreras
Second Assistant Director: Tom Rye

Nominees for First-Time Feature Film Director Category Announced

In addition, Glatter announced the nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director for 2021.

“New voices, fresh storytelling and unique perspectives bring exciting energy to our craft, and keep our industry evolving into the future,” added Glatter. “That’s what this award is all about and we’re so proud to shine a spotlight on the directorial achievements of these remarkable first-time directors. We can’t wait to see what’s next from these profoundly talented filmmakers.”

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Feature Film

The nominees for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director for 2021 are (in alphabetical order):

Maggie Gyllenhaal
The Lost Daughter

Rebecca Hall
Passing

Tatiana Huezo
Prayers for the Stolen

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Tick, Tick… Boom!

Mr. Miranda’s Directorial Team:

Unit Production Manager: Deb Dyer
First Assistant Director: Mariela Comitini
Second Assistant Directors: Josh A. Muzaffer, Luca Waldman
Second Second Assistant Directors: Melissa Morphet, Lincoln Major
Additional Second Assistant Director: Zach Citarella
Location Manager: Ryan Smith

Michael Sarnoski
Pig

Emma Seligman
Shiva Baby