Priyanka Tiwari
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The 77th Annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards took place on Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, celebrating the year’s most outstanding achievements in directing. Hosted by renowned filmmaker Judd Apatow, the event honored the best in film, television, and commercial direction.
Payal Kapadia Misses Out on Top Honor
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia, known for her critically acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light, was nominated in the First-Time Theatrical Feature Film category. However, the award went to RaMell Ross for Nickel Boys, which triumphed in the Michael Apted First-Time Directorial Feature category.
Kapadia competed against Sean Wang (Didi), Megan Park (My Old Ass), and Halfdan Ullmann Tondel (Armand) in the category. Despite not securing the win, her nomination was a significant recognition of her talent on the global stage.
Complete List of Winners
Here’s a look at all the winners from the prestigious DGA Awards 2024:
- Best Theatrical Feature Film – Sean Baker for Anora
- Best First-Time Theatrical Feature Film – RaMell Ross for Nickel Boys
- Best Dramatic Series – Frederick E.O. Toye for Shōgun
- Best Comedy Series – Lucia Aniello for Hacks
- Best Movies for Television & Limited Series – Steven Zaillian for Ripley
- Best Variety/Talk/News/Sports (Regularly Scheduled Programming) – Liz Patrick for Saturday Night Live
- Best Variety/Talk/News/Sports (Specials) – Beth McCarthy-Miller for The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady
- Best Reality Program – Neil DeGroot for Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
- Best Children’s Program – Amber Sealey for Out of My Mind
- Best Commercials – Andreas Nilsson
- Best Documentary – Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev for Porcelain War
Special Honors
The evening also recognized industry veterans for their exceptional contributions:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Ang Lee
- Robert B. Aldrich Service Award – Mary Rae Thewlis
- Frank Capra Achievement Award – Thomas J. Whelan
The DGA Awards remain one of the most prestigious honors in the entertainment industry, setting the stage for upcoming award seasons. With major wins for Sean Baker, RaMell Ross, and Frederick E.O. Toye, the night highlighted the excellence and creativity shaping cinema and television today.
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