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77 th with members of the DGA Asian American Committee during a tribute event "Ang Lee is truly a master fi lmmaker. For over 30 years, he has directed a dynamic body of work that boldly cuts across genres – from period drama to comedy, adventure to western, superhero to martial arts – always fearlessly taking on new challenges, never repeating himself, and consistently achieving cinematic excellence," said DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter. "Through his fi lms, Ang invites his audiences to explore complex characters that linger in your heart and mind long after the screen has gone dark. From his earliest features like The Wedding Banquet to artistic and commercial successes like Brokeback Mountain, Life Ang Lee On December 10, President Lesli Linka Glatter announced that Ang Lee will receive the Guild's top honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes extraordinary achievements in the art of cinema and motion picture direction. The Award, which will be presented at the 77th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, February 8, 2025, is selected by the present and past presidents of the Guild. In the Guild's more than 80-year history, only 36 Directors have been recognized with this honor. of Pi and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang's work is consistently recognized by critics, festivals and audiences for its brilliant storytelling and technological innovations. His unique approach has left an indelible mark on the history of cinema that will be celebrated for generations to come. The DGA couldn't be prouder to honor Ang Lee as a recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award." Lee joined the DGA in 1996. In 2018, the Guild awarded him with a DGA Honor for his contributions to American culture and the nation's fi lm and television industry. directing Chow Yun-fat on the set of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2000 photo by Brian Bowen Smith with presenter Sam Mendes and his DGA Award for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2001 1 2 I D G A M O N T H L Y