Directors Guild of America

The Directors Guild of America is a labor organization that represents the creative and economic rights of directors and members of the directorial team working in film, television, commercials, documentaries, news, sports and new media. Founded in 1936 when a small group of the best-known directors of the time joined together to protect the economic and creative rights of directors in motion pictures, the DGA is the world’s preeminent organization representing directors and members of the directorial team, including Directors, Assistant Directors, Unit Production Managers, Associate Directors, Stage Managers and Production Associates – over 19,000 strong worldwide.

Website

http://www.dga.org

External link for Directors Guild of America

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Company size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1936