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4 I D G A M O N T H L Y Recognizing Leadership in the Film and Television Industry DGA National Vice President/ DGA Honors Chair Vincent Misiano speaks about the purpose the gala DGA President Paris Barclay welcomes the attendees and speaks about the honorees DGA members and guests gather in the Guild's Theater for the Ninth DGA Honors Gala in New York. In his welcome to the audience gathered in the Guild's New York Theater, DGA President Paris Barclay spoke about why the 2015 recipients were selected. "Tonight's honorees have each made an indelible mark on our industry: by providing opportunity, by safeguarding our livelihoods or by using entertainment to open a window onto the human experience. Many have done all three, masterfully. In addition to these amazing individuals, we also celebrate tonight the fact that film and television production is flourishing both here and nationwide." DGA National Vice-President Vince Misiano — who also served as DGA Honors Chair — thanked former National Vice-President Ed Sherin for being the driving force behind the creation of DGA Honors, and expounded on what the evening was all about. "DGA Honors was founded to recognize achievement but, just as importantly, to honor the concept of collaboration that those of us in this profession understand better than most. We understand that in the final analysis, we do this thing together, and that collaboration is the source of our success. That spirit defines the DGA Honors and we hope it will continue to do so long into the future." The audience enjoyed a comedic monologue from DGA Honors Host Alan Cumming before Barclay and Misiano made the first presentation of the evening to Senator Charles "Chuck" Schumer, who was being recognized for his longstanding role as a champion of job creation and other issues important to those who work in the New York film and television industry. Actor Alec Baldwin served as the presenter for the DGA Honor to Thomas J. O'Donnell, President of Theatrical Teamsters Local 817 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union, who was recognized for his labor rights efforts and his contributions to production in New York. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio presented the DGA Honor to Editor Thelma Schoonmaker, who was being recognized for her trailblazing film editing career and collaborations on some of the greatest films of all time. After a mid-show comedy break with Cumming, the festivities continued with Actress Phylicia Rashad presenting the DGA Honor to Director/Producer/Writer/Actor/Playwright/Author Tyler Perry. Perry was being recognized for his contributions to film and television including the creation of a thriving – and soon to be expanded – production center in Atlanta currently employing hundreds. The final bestowal of the evening was a bit of a family affair as Actress Bryce Dallas Howard made the presentation to her father, renowned filmmaker Ron Howard, who was being honored for his countless contributions to American film and television. Following the ceremony, DGA Honors attendees enjoyed the VIP after-party at New York's exclusive Nobu 57 restaurant. DGA HONORS n e w y o r k c i t y Thursday, October 15, 2015 E ntertainment, business, labor and politics came together during the Ninth DGA Honors Gala in New York City. The evening celebrated the achievements of Director/Producer Ron Howard, Teamsters Local 817 President Thomas J. O'Donnell, Director/Writer/Producer Tyler Perry, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Film Editor Thelma Schoonmaker, in a star studded ceremony and a VIP after-party. More at www.dga.org