DGA Awards 2024 Winners List: Christopher Nolan Wins Best Director for Oppenheimer
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Directors Guild of America Announces Winners
The highly anticipated 76th Directors Guild of America Awards took place yesterday at the Beverly Hilton, celebrating the best talents in the film and television industry. The event witnessed distinguished directors and crews being honored for their exceptional achievements. One of the highlights of the evening was Christopher Nolan winning the prestigious Best Director award for his film, “Oppenheimer”. The film, produced under Universal Pictures, captivated audiences with its remarkable storytelling and impressive direction.
DGA Awards and Oscars: A Strong Connection
The Directors Guild of America Awards has gained a reputation for being a reliable indicator of future Oscars success. In its 75-year history, the DGA Awards have only missed predicting the eventual Best Director winner on eight occasions. Notably, the Daniels received the top honors at last year’s DGA Awards for their film “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. Subsequently, the duo, Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert, became only the third pairing to win the esteemed Academy Award. With such an impressive track record, the DGA Awards have become a crucial benchmark for the film industry.
2024 Directors Guild Awards Winners
Feature Film
Winner: Christopher Nolan for “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)
Directorial Team:
- 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)
Dramatic Series
Winner: Peter Hoar for “The Last Of Us”, episode: “Long, Long Time” (HBO | Max)
Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: Cecil O’Connor
- First Assistant Director: Bethan Mowat
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film
Winner: Celine Song for “Past Lives” (A24)
Directorial Team:
- 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
Congratulations to all the winners of the 76th DGA Awards for their outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment!
