Marvel & Lucasfilm Earn Noms from The DGA
The Directors Guild of America nominates Wandavision and The Mandalorian for Awards…
It’s certainly no shock at this point. The Mandalorian earned another award nomination. However, today Mando shares the spotlight with Wandavision.
Marvel and Lucasfilm Direct Attention to Disney+
The Directors Guild of America today announced the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2020.
The winners will be announced at the 73rd Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, April 10, 2021, which will be a private virtual event for DGA members.
The Mandalorian
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series
Nominee for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for 2020
JON FAVREAU
Jon Favreau and Bob Iger.
The Mandalorian, “Chapter 9: The Marshal”
(Disney+)
Mr. Favreau’s Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: Colin Wilson
- First Assistant Director: Kim Richards
- Second Assistant Director: Heather Wagner‑Wang
- Second Second Assistant Director: Heather Kehayas
- Additional Second Assistant Director: David Buchwald
WandaVision
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series
Nominee for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series for 2020
MATT SHAKMAN
WandaVision
(Disney +)
Mr. Shakman’s Directorial Team:
- Unit Production Manager: Mary Kane
- First Assistant Director: Janell Sammelman
- Second Assistant Directors: Meaghan F. McLaughlin, Stephanie Tull Coscina
- Second Second Assistant Directors: Katye Kalivoda, Nadeem Ashayer (Los Angeles Unit)
- Additional Second Assistant Directors: Kate Pulley, George Williams (Los Angeles Unit)
Other Disney nominations were:
- Hamilton — Thomas Kail for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series.
- Little Fires Everywhere, “Find a Way” — Lynn Shelton for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series.
- Shark Tank, “1211” — Ken Fuchs for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs
- High School Musical: The Musical ‑ The Series — “Opening Night” Kabir Akhtar for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs
- On Pointe, “Showtime!” — Larissa Bills or Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs
We expect to hear about DGA’s “Theatrical Feature Film and First-Time Feature Film” nominees on Tuesday, March 9.
