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    DGA Announces Nominees For Outstanding Directorial Achievement In Theatrical Feature Film For 2019

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    DGA President Thomas Schlamme announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2019:(l to r) Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), Sam Mendes (1917), Martin Scorsese (The Irishman), Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood) and Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit). The nominees for the First-Time Feature Film Director Award were also announced.

    Nominees for First-Time Feature Film Director Category Also Announced

    LOS ANGELES -- (SPW) --

    Directors Guild of America President Thomas Schlamme today announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2019.

    “In a year full of excellent films, DGA members have chosen an extraordinary group of filmmakers to nominate for this year’s Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Award,” said Schlamme. “These directors represent the highest standard of filmmaking, and their films are a testament to innovative storytelling, artistic achievement, and the passion that filmmakers share with their audiences. Being nominated by their peers is what makes this award particularly meaningful for directors, and I congratulate all of the nominees for their outstanding work.”

    The nominees for OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATRICAL FEATURE FILM FOR 2019 are (in alphabetical order):

    BONG JOON HO

    Parasite

    (Neon)

    Mr. Bong's Directorial Team:

    • Unit Production Manager: Park Min Chul

    • First Assistant Director: Kim Seong Sik

    SAM MENDES

    1917

    (Universal Pictures)

    Mr. Mendes's Directorial Team:

    • Unit Production Managers: Callum McDougall, Hannah Godwin

    • First Assistant Director: Michael Lerman

    • Second Assistant Director: Joey Coughlin

    MARTIN SCORSESE

    The Irishman

    (Netflix)

    Mr. Scorsese's Directorial Team:

    • Unit Production Managers: John A. Machione, Carla Raij

    • First Assistant Director: David Webb

    • Second Assistant Director: Jeremy Marks

    • Second Second Assistant Director: Trevor Tavares

    • Additional Second Assistant Director: Ryan Robert Howard

    • Location Manager: Kip Myers

    QUENTIN TARANTINO

    Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood

    (Columbia Pictures)

    Mr. Tarantino's Directorial Team:

    • Unit Production Managers: Georgia Kacandes, Nathan Kelly

    • First Assistant Director: William Paul Clark

    • Second Assistant Director: Christopher T. Sadler

    • Second Second Assistant Director: Brendan "Bear" Lee

    • Additional Second Assistant Directors: Debbie Chung, Katie Pruitt

    TAIKA WAITITI

    Jojo Rabbit

    (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

    Mr. Waititi's Directorial Team:

    • Unit Production Managers: Václav Mottl, Pavel Voráček

    • First Assistant Director: Mark Taylor

    • Second Assistant Director: Martina Götthansová

    • Second Second Assistant Director: Martina Frimelová

    In addition, Schlamme announced the five nominees for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director for 2019.

    “New voices bring with them the fresh perspectives and unique storytelling that help drive our industry into the future. That’s the spirit of this award, and we’re proud to shine a light on the stand-out directorial achievements of these first-time feature directors,” added Schlamme. “Congratulations to the nominees who so skillfully brought their visions to life through these exceptional films. We look forward to seeing what’s next from this talented group.”

    The nominees for OUTSTANDING DIRECTORIAL ACHIEVEMENT OF A FIRST-TIME FEATURE FILM DIRECTOR FOR 2019 are (in alphabetical order):

    MATI DIOP

    Atlantics

    (Netflix)

    Ms. Diop’s Directorial Team:

    • First Assistant Director: Vincent Prades

    ALMA HAR'EL

    Honey Boy

    (Amazon Studios)

    Ms. Har'el's Directorial Team:

    • Unit Production Manager: David Grace

    • First Assistant Director: Sean Vawter

    • Second Assistant Director: Colin Flaherty

    • Second Second Assistant Director: Sarah Balboa

    MELINA MATSOUKAS

    Queen & Slim

    (Universal Pictures)

    Ms. Matsoukas's Directorial Team:

    • Unit Production Managers: Pamela Hirsch, Max Berryhill (Los Angeles Unit)

    • First Assistant Directors: HH Cooper, Joe Suarez (Los Angeles Unit)

    • Second Assistant Directors: James Roque, Johnny Recher (Los Angeles Unit)

    • Second Second Assistant Directors: Sumner Boissiere, Tami Kumin (Ohio Unit)

    TYLER NILSON &MICHAEL SCHWARTZ

    The Peanut Butter Falcon

    (Roadside Attractions)

    Directorial Team:

    • Unit Production Manager: Manu Gargi

    • First Assistant Director: James Grayford

    • Second Assistant Director: Dee Jones

    • Second Second Assistant Director: Michael McKay

    JOE TALBOT

    The Last Black Man in San Francisco

    (A24 Films)

    Mr. Talbot’s Directorial Team:

    • Unit Production Manager: Natalie Teter

    • First Assistant Director: Hilton J. Day

    • Second Assistant Director: Dominic Martin

    • Second Second Assistant Director: Jeremiah Kelleher

    • Additional Second Second Assistant Director: Alex Gilbert

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    Lily Bedrossian
    DGA
    (310) 289-5334
    SPW Category:Awards Show Announcements (News, Nominees, Winners)
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