The 70th annual DGA Awards have released their nominations for television and there is a mix of new and veteran favorites that are competing for top honors.
Before we get to the full list I would like to point out that it’s a good year for women in the top categories, as they took three of the five comedy slots and one — Reed Morano’s first DGA nom — for Dramatic Series. At least the ladies are getting proper representation somewhere. Here is what the DGA had to say about their crop of nominees:
“Directors are driving the push to more distinctive television, eye-catching commercials and powerful documentaries. From 30-second spots to multi-hour mini-series, the nominees across these nine categories are leading that charge. We are proud to honor the tremendous range of excellence found in the projects nominated today. Congratulations to all of the nominees.”
The DGA will announce the nominees for film later today and awards will be given out on February 3. Here is the list of nominees:
DRAMATIC SERIES
THE DUFFER BROTHERS
Stranger Things, “Chapter Nine: The Gate”
(Netflix)
REED MORANO
The Handmaid’s Tale, “Offred”
(Hulu)
JEREMY PODESWA
Game of Thrones, “The Dragon and the Wolf”
(HBO)
MATT SHAKMAN
Game of Thrones, “The Spoils of War”
(HBO)
ALAN TAYLOR
Game of Thrones, “Beyond the Wall”
(HBO)
COMEDY SERIES
AZIZ ANSARI
Master of None, “The Thief”
(Netflix)
MIKE JUDGE
Silicon Valley, “Server Error”
(HBO)
MELINA MATSOUKAS
Master of None, “Thanksgiving”
(Netflix)
BETH MCCARTHY MILLER
Veep, “Chicklet”
(HBO)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
(Amazon)
MOVIES FOR TELEVISION AND MINI SERIES
SCOTT FRANK
Godless
(Netflix)
BARRY LEVINSON
The Wizard of Lies
(HBO)
KYRA SEDGWICK
Story of a Girl
(Lifetime)
JEAN MARC VALLÉE
Big Little Lies
(HBO)
GEORGE C. WOLFE
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
(HBO)
