Congratulations to the female directors honored at the DGA Awards this weekend:
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary – Jehane Noujaim, The Square
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series – Beth McCarthy-Miller, 30 Rock, “Hogcock!/Last Lunch”
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs – Amy Schatz, An Apology to Elephants
The DGA Diversity Award was given to Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. The award is in recognition of commitment to diversity hiring and providing jobs and opportunities to women and minorities in DGA-covered categories.
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