73rd Directors Guild of America Awards

The 73rd Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievement in feature films, documentary, television and commercials of 2020, were presented virtually on April 10, 2021.[1][2] The nominations for the television and documentary categories were announced on March 8, 2021,[3][4] while the nominations for the feature film categories were announced on March 9, 2021.[5][6]

73rd Directors Guild of America Awards
DateApril 10, 2021 (2021-04-10)
LocationVirtual
CountryUnited States
Presented byDirectors Guild of America
Highlights
Best Director Feature Film:NomadlandChloé Zhao
Best Director Documentary:The Truffle HuntersMichael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw
Best Director First-Time Feature Film:Sound of MetalDarius Marder
Websitehttps://www.dga.org/Awards/Annual.aspx Edit this on Wikidata
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Winners and nominees

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Film

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Feature Film

Chloé ZhaoNomadland

Documentaries

Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw – The Truffle Hunters

First-Time Feature Film

Darius MarderSound of Metal

Television

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Drama Series

Lesli Linka GlatterHomeland for "Prisoners of War"

Comedy Series

Susanna FogelThe Flight Attendant for "In Case of Emergency"

Movies for Television and Limited Series

Scott FrankThe Queen's Gambit

Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming

Don Roy KingSaturday Night Live for "Dave Chappelle/Foo Fighters"

Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials

Thomas SchlammeA West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote

Reality Programs

Joseph Guidry – Full Bloom for "Petal to the Metal"

Children's Programs

Amy SchatzWe Are the Dream: The Kids of the Oakland MLK Oratorical Fest

Commercials

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Commercials

Melina MatsoukasBeats by Dre's "You Love Me"

  • Brian E. Frankish[7]
  • Joyce Thomas[7]

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

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Honorary Life Member

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References

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  1. ^ Vary, Adam B. (April 10, 2021). "Chloé Zhao Wins Top DGA Award for 'Nomadland'". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  2. ^ Keegan, Rebecca; Lewis, Hilary (April 10, 2021). "DGA Awards: Chloe Zhao and 'Nomadland' Take Top Honor". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "DGA Announces Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2020". Directors Guild of America. March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Lewis, Hilary (March 8, 2021). "DGA Awards: 'Ted Lasso,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Score Two TV Nominations Apiece". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "DGA Announces Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2020". Directors Guild of America. March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 9, 2021). "DGA Awards Film Nominations: 'Nomadland', 'Minari', 'Mank', 'Chicago 7' & 'Promising Young Woman' Helmers Vie For Top Prize". Deadline. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "Betty Thomas, Brian Frankish and Joyce Thomas to be Honored for Guild Service and Career Achievement at the 73rd Annual DGA Awards". Directors Guild of America. February 25, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  8. ^ "DGA to Honor Paris Barclay With Honorary Life Member Award". Directors Guild of America. February 18, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
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