Christopher Nolan elected to lead the Directors Guild of America

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Christopher Nolan was chosen as the new president of the Directors Guild of America on Saturday. He will now lead the union, which represents over 19,500 directors and other film professionals.

Christopher Nolan, 55, is one of the most acclaimed and financially successful filmmakers of his generation. His recent movie, “Oppenheimer” (2024), earned over $975 million globally and received seven Oscars, including awards for Best Director and Best Picture. He’s now working on a big-screen version of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” which is set to release on July 16, 2026, and tickets are already sold out for many showings a year ahead of time.

Nolan expressed his honor at being elected President of the Directors Guild of America, calling it a career highlight. He acknowledged the significant changes happening in the film industry and thanked the Guild members for their trust and support.

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Nolan is now leading the guild, succeeding Lesli Linka Glatter, who led the organization for two terms starting in 2021.

Nolan also expressed gratitude for President Glatter’s leadership during her four-year term. He’s eager to work with her and the new Board to secure vital creative and financial benefits for their members.

Laura Belsey was appointed national vice-president and Paris Barclay, a past president of the Directors Guild of America, will serve as secretary-treasurer. Joining them as additional vice-presidents are Todd Holland, Ron Howard, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Seith Mann, Millicent Shelton, and Lily Olszewski.

Christopher Nolan has been a Director’s Guild of America (DGA) member since 2001 and has served on the DGA’s national board since 2015. He currently leads the guild’s committees focused on theatrical creative rights and artificial intelligence.

Christopher Nolan received the Directors Guild Award for directing “Oppenheimer.” He’d also been nominated for his work on several other films, including “Dunkirk,” “Inception,” “The Dark Knight,” and “Memento.”

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) will likely begin new contract talks next year with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the film and television studios and streaming companies.

The AMPTP stated they are eager to work with President Nolan to resolve concerns for DGA members and help their companies stay competitive as the industry evolves quickly.

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2025-09-21 20:01