73rd Directors Guild of America Awards
| 73rd Directors Guild of America Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 10, 2021 |
| Location | Virtual |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Directors Guild of America |
| Highlights | |
| Best Director Feature Film: | Nomadland – Chloé Zhao |
| Best Director Documentary: | The Truffle Hunters – Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw |
| Best Director First-Time Feature Film: | Sound of Metal – Darius Marder |
| Website | https://www.dga.org/Awards/Annual.aspx  |
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]
Winners and nominees
Film
| Feature Film | |
|---|---|
| Documentaries | |
|
Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw – The Truffle Hunters
| |
| First-Time Feature Film | |
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Darius Marder – Sound of Metal
|
Television
Commercials
| Commercials | |
|---|---|
|
Melina Matsoukas – Beats by Dre's "You Love Me"
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Frank Capra Achievement Award
- Brian E. Frankish[7]
Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award
- Joyce Thomas[7]
Robert B. Aldrich Service Award
Honorary Life Member
References
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (April 10, 2021). "Chloé Zhao Wins Top DGA Award for 'Nomadland'". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ Keegan, Rebecca; Lewis, Hilary (April 10, 2021). "DGA Awards: Chloe Zhao and 'Nomadland' Take Top Honor". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (March 8, 2021). "DGA Awards: 'Ted Lasso,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Score Two TV Nominations Apiece". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ "DGA Announces Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2020". Directors Guild of America. March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "DGA to Honor Paris Barclay With Honorary Life Member Award". Directors Guild of America. February 18, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.