DGA Monthly

2 I D G A M O N T H L Y "To be elected President of the Directors Guild of America is one of the greatest honors of my career," said Nolan. "Our industry is experiencing tremendous change, and I thank the Guild's membership for entrusting me with this responsibility. I also want to thank President Glatter for her leadership over the past four years. I look forward to collaborating with her and the newly elected Board to achieve important creative and economic protections for our members." Nolan has served as a member of the DGA's National Board and Western Directors Council since 2015. He is Chair of the Guild's Theatrical Creative Rights Committee and its Artificial Intelligence Committee. He has been a DGA member since 2001. Nolan has crafted landmark films. In 2024, he won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Oppenheimer. He was previously nominated for Dunkirk (2017), Inception (2010), The Dark Knight (2008), and Memento (2001). Christopher Nolan Elected DGA President Officers and Board of Directors Also Elected Renowned for his craftsmanship, Nolan is celebrated for his use of practical shooting and nonlinear storytelling, and for championing the theatrical experience. His films often explore complex themes through character development, time, identity, and morality, pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling while remaining deeply accessible to global audiences. With his rare ability to achieve critical acclaim and commercial success, his films have grossed billions worldwide. The following officers were elected to serve alongside President Christopher Nolan: • Laura Belsey – National Vice-President • Paris Barclay – Secretary-Treasurer • Todd Holland – First Vice-President • Ron Howard – Second Vice-President • Gina Prince-Bythewood – Third Vice-President • Seith Mann – Fourth Vice-President • Millicent Shelton – Fifth Vice-President • Lily Olszewski – Sixth Vice-President • Joyce Thomas – Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Director Christopher Nolan was elected President of the Directors Guild of America by acclamation during the National Biennial Convention held on September 20 at the Guild's National Headquarters in Los Angeles. Additionally, 167 delegates representing more than 19,500 members of the DGA elected a new slate of officers and members of the National Board. DGA President Christopher Nolan

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