DGA Announces 2024 Feature Film Nominees

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has announced its 2025 feature film nominees, recognizing five directors, including Edward Berger for "Conclave." This year’s nominees for first-time theatrical feature films include Payal Kapadia and Megan Park, among others, with winners set to be revealed on February 8. Notably, Shōgun, The Bear, and The Penguin have emerged as frontrunners in television categories with three nominations each. The DGA awards often correlate with future Oscar wins, as evidenced by 19 of the last 22 DGA awardees claiming the Academy Award for directing. In related news, the Greater Western New York Film Critics Association also recently announced its film award winners, highlighting various international films and performances.