49th Directors Guild of America Awards

The 49th Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentary and television in 1996, were presented on March 8, 1997 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and the Sheraton New York Hotel.[1][2] The simultaneous ceremonies were hosted by Carl Reiner in Los Angeles and Mary Tyler Moore in New York.[3][4] The nominees in the feature film category were announced on January 21, 1997[5][6] and the other nominations were announced starting on February 4, 1997.[7][8][9][10]

49th Directors Guild of America Awards
DateMarch 8, 1997 (1997-03-08)
LocationHyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California
Sheraton New York Hotel, New York City
CountryUnited States
Presented byDirectors Guild of America
Hosted byCarl Reiner (Los Angeles)
Mary Tyler Moore (New York)
Highlights
Best Director Feature Film:The English PatientAnthony Minghella
Best Director Documentary:Looking for RichardAl Pacino
Websitehttps://www.dga.org/Awards/History/1990s/1996.aspx?value=1996 Edit this on Wikidata
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Winners and nominees

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Film

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Feature Film

Anthony MinghellaThe English Patient

Documentaries

Al PacinoLooking for Richard

Television

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Drama Series

Christopher ChulackER for "Fear of Flying"

Comedy Series

Andy AckermanSeinfeld for "The Rye"

Miniseries or TV Film

Betty ThomasThe Late Shift

Musical Variety

Don MischerOpening Ceremonies: Atlanta Olympic Games

Daytime Serials

Kathryn Foster and Mike DenneyThe Young and the Restless for "Episode #5875"

Children's Programs

Stuart MargolinSalt Water Moose

Commercials

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Commercials

Tarsem SinghNike's "Good vs. Evil", Levi's' "Poolboy", and Coca-Cola's "Red"

Lifetime Achievement in Sports Direction

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  • Larry Kamm

Lifetime Achievement in News Direction

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  • Max A. Schindler

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

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Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

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  • Joseph Dicso

Diversity Award

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References

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  1. ^ "'The English Patient' Wins Top Directors Guild Award". Los Angeles Times. March 9, 1997. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  2. ^ "1996 Annual DGA Award Winners". Directors Guild of America. March 8, 1997. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  3. ^ Johnson, Ted (March 4, 1997). "Carl Reiner set to host DGA awards". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  4. ^ Roman, Monica (March 5, 1997). "Moore to host DGA's Gotham awards fete". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "The DGA nominations list". Variety. January 21, 1997. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  6. ^ Dutka, Elaine (January 22, 1997). "Five Get First Nods From DGA". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  7. ^ Johnson, Ted (February 4, 1997). "'ER,' 'Sanders' top DGA noms; 'Bastard' honored". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  8. ^ "1996 DGA Daytime, Commercial and Children's Nominees". Directors Guild of America. February 6, 1997. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  9. ^ Petrikin, Chris (February 10, 1997). "DGA names TV noms". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  10. ^ Cox, Dan (February 17, 1997). "'Kings' on directors' list of docu nominations". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
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