Director's Guild of America

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Martin_Scorsese
gptkbp:advocates_for fair wages
working conditions
creative rights
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:International_Alliance_of_Theatrical_Stage_Employees
gptkbp:annual_event gptkb:DGA_Awards
gptkbp:community_involvement youth programs
diversity programs
film education initiatives
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations global director organizations
gptkbp:educational_programs mentorship programs
directing workshops
gptkbp:founded 1936
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California
gptkbp:historical_event developed training programs
advocated for digital rights
engaged in political advocacy
advocated for director credits
celebrated 75th anniversary in 2011
celebrated 80th anniversary in 2016
celebrated 85th anniversary in 2021
continues to evolve with industry changes
established the DGA Awards in 1949
expanded membership eligibility
expanded to television in the 1950s
first contract in 1937
formed in response to exploitation
influenced industry standards
involved in labor disputes
promoted gender equality in directing
supported independent filmmakers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Director's Guild of America
gptkbp:legal_representation contract negotiations
members' rights
gptkbp:membership directors
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
gptkb:Guillermo_del_Toro
gptkb:Ava_Du_Vernay
gptkb:Martin_Scorsese
gptkb:Kathryn_Bigelow
gptkbp:president gptkb:Lesli_Linka_Glatter
gptkbp:publishes DGA Quarterly
DGA News
gptkbp:purpose to represent the interests of film and television directors
gptkbp:student_organizations film industry contracts
television industry contracts
gptkbp:website www.dga.org