Directors Guild Theatre Complex-LA

Hear a podcast from Director Maggie Gyllenhaal on the making of her neo-gothic romance, The Bride!, and see photos of her conversation moderated by Director Greta Gerwig. See More... Calendar MWD 6/8/2026 - 6/14/2026 Log in as a Member to see upcoming events, screenings, and meetings. DGA THEATER GUIDELINES Information and rules for attending screenings at the DGA Theaters in Los Angeles and New York.

Committee’s March meeting featured a conversation with DGA Secretary-Treasurer Paris Barclay, Directors DeMane Davis and Peter Paige and UPM Hilary Smith moderated by Director/LGBTQ+ Career Advancement Subcommittee Co-Chair Jennifer Arnold.

The Latino Committee's March meeting featured a discussion with DGA Director of Government Affairs Mike Stoever, moderated by LC Co-Chair Eli Gonda.

The March EDSC meeting featured a discussion with Directors Razelle Benally and Kari Skogland and Attorney/Playwright/Screenwriter Mary Kathryn Nagle moderated by Director Chris Eyre.

The Focus on Women Committee's March meeting featured a panel discussion with Directors Sherece Brown, Rebecca Ledewitz and Emily Murphy, and Stage Manager Meryl Jaffe, moderated by FOWC AD/SM/PA Category Representative Erika Wortham.

DGA Past President Lesli Linka Glatter and Directors Amanda Marsalis and Craig Siebels explored the role of the Producer/Director and how they work best with guest Directors during an online lab moderated by Director Eli Gonda.

Hear a podcast from Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett on the making of their new horror comedy, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, and see photos of their conversation moderated by Director Jorma Taccone.

DGA members gained valuable insight into how new innovative AI technology can be used to help achieve a Director’s vision and the various ways it can be integrated into a production.

This event honored DGA Past President Lesli Linka Glatter and Board Alternate Patricia Riggen — two women whose groundbreaking work has expanded opportunity, representation, and artistic excellence in television and film — with a conversation moderated by Women’s Steering Committee Co-Chair Jade Jenise Dixon.

See text and photos from Director David Lowery’s conversation about the making of his new psychological thriller, Mother Mary, moderated by Director Antonio Campos.

In pursuit of a new life in a hypercapitalist society, a proud family man struggles to provide for his family in Director Visar Morina’s drama from Germany, Shame and Money.

Hear a podcast from Directors Phil Lord & Christopher Miller on the making of their sci-fi epic, Project Hail Mary, and see photos of their conversation moderated by Director Guillermo del Toro.

The Committee's April meeting featured a conversation with conversation with 1st ADs Randy Fletcher, Carol Green and Warren Gray, moderated by Director/AASC Events Subcommittee Co-Chair Abdul Malik Abbott.

1st AD Kevin Koster and Director Christine Swanson revealed how strong breakdown helps Directors plan their days and maximize time on set during a conversation moderated by Committee Co-Chair Matthew O’Shea.

Directors L. Kelly Atkinson Jr., Adam Bryant III, Mark Eric Grant and Jared T. Sumner shared information about their respective paths to working in televised regional and national sports in a conversation moderated by Director Alanna G.A. Campbell.

Directors Stephen Chbosky, Jeremy Kagan and Amber Sealey shared their journeys from discovering a book to bringing it to audiences during a conversation moderated by Director Varda Bar-Kar.

Directors Brooke Kennedy and Tony Goldwyn shared techniques on how to adapt to an Actor’s method of reaching their goals and what can inspire the best performances during this live lab in New York.

Hear a podcast from Director Mariska Hargitay and Producer Trish Adlesic on the making of Hargitay’s documentary, My Mom Jayne, and see photos of their conversation moderated by Director Lisa Cortés.

As part of the Guild’s outreach efforts aimed at independent filmmakers, the DGA hosted a luncheon on May 1 for filmmakers with entries in the 42nd edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

Bay Area DGA members gathered to hear reports from their Guild and elect a new slate of Executive Committee members.

See text and photos from this two-part celebration of the achievements of Asian American Directors and Directorial Team members in this perpetually popular form of cinematic art.

See text and photos from Directors Liz Garbus & Elizabeth Wolff’s conversation about the making of their documentary, Give Me the Ball!!, moderated by Special Projects Documentary Series Subcommittee Chair Ondi Timoner.

Hear a podcast from Director Kyle Balda on the making of his new comedic whodunnit, The Sheep Detectives, and see photos of his conversation moderated by Director Jonathan Goldstein.

Hear a podcast from Director Simon McQuoid on the making of his martial arts dark fantasy, Mortal Kombat II, and see photos of his conversation moderated by Director David Sandberg.

Directors Lynda Tarryk and Phill D. Lewis highlighted some best practices for how you can achieve technical efficiency and fulfill your creative vision during a conversation moderated by Director Mary Lou Belli.