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Hugh Grant in ‘HERETIC’

Release date: November 8, 2024
Directors and Writers: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods
Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Rating: R
Run time: 1 hour 51 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Directors’ Scott Beck and Bryan Woods film ‘Heretic’ tells the story of Mr. Reed, a recluse (Hugh Grant) and Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Barnes (Chloe East), Mormon missionaries who come to his front door to spread the Gospel, when all hell breaks out.

Distributor: A24
Producers: Stacey Sher, Scott Beck, Bryan Woods, Julia Glausi, Jeanette Volturno
Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East
Cinematographer: Chung Chung-hoon
Editor: Justin Li
Music: Chris Bacon
Production companies: Beck/Woods, Shiny Penny Productions, Catchlight Studios

‘The Substance’ Starring Oscar Nominee Demi Moore

The Substance tells the story of celebrity, Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) who is slowly disappearing from stardom and after being fired by her producer (Dennis Quaid) due to her aging, uses a black market drug that creates a younger version of herself (Margaret Qualley) with unexpected side effects.

You are reminded of Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, a silent film star in the 1950 film ‘Sunset Boulevard’ but without the drugs.

Distributors: Mubi in the United Kingdom and United States and Filmexport in France
Producers: Coralie Fargeat, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Production Companies: Working Title Films, Blacksmith
Cinematographer: Benjamin Kračun
Editors: Coralie Fargeat, Jérôme Eltabet, Valentin Feron
Music: Raffertie

Coleman Domingo in ‘Sing Sing’

‘Sing Sing’ tells the story of Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison in Ossining, New York. The program consists of incarcerated men who create theatrical stage productions. The films stars Colman Domingo as John "Divine G" Whitfield, Sean San José a as Mike Mike and Paul Raci as Brent Buell

Former inmates and members of the program that appeared in the film include David "Dap" Giraudy, Patrick "Preme" Griffin, Mosi Eagle, James "Big E" Williams, Sean "Dino" Johnson, Dario Peña, Miguel Valentin, Jon-Adrian "JJ" Velazquez, Pedro Cotto, Camillo "Carmine" Lovacco, Cornell "Nate" Alston

Distributor: A24
Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes
Production companies: Black Bear Pictures, Marfa Peach Company
Producers: Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Monique Walton
Cinematographer: Pat Scola
Editor: Parker Laramie
Music: Bryce Dessner

AMBER RUFFIN TO HOST THE 16TH ANNUAL AAFCA AWARDS PRESENTED BY THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION

The 16th Annual AAFCA Awards ceremony will be held on February 19th at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Amber Ruffin Host 16th Annual AFFCA Awards

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2025 – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is thrilled to announce that Emmy and Tony Award-nominated writer, comedian, host, performer, and best-selling author Amber Ruffin will host the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on February 19, 2025 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. The ceremony will celebrate outstanding achievements in film and television with a special focus on artistic achievement from the African diaspora. It won’t just be Hollywood enjoying the show this year as AAFCA is proudly including first responders as special guests at this year’s ceremony in honor of their heroic efforts during the recent LA wildfires.

Ruffin brings a wealth of comedic talent and sharp social commentary to the AAFCA stage. Known for her innovative and versatile voice, she has made a significant impact on the entertainment landscape. She currently serves as a writer and on-air personality for Late Night with Seth Meyers and will return for the second season of CNN’s acclaimed comedy-news weekly talks series, Have I Got News For You, which she leads opposite Michael Ian Black and Roy Wood Jr., who hosted last year’s AAFCA Awards ceremony. It was recently announced that Ruffin will host the White House Correspondent’s Dinner on April 26.

Her television writing credits also include HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show, Comedy Central’s Detroiters, and major awards telecasts including the Emmys, Tonys, and Golden Globes. As a celebrated theater writer, Ruffin wrote a new book for the smash-hit Broadway revival of the iconic musical The Wiz and was nominated for a Tony Award for co-writing the acclaimed musical adaptation of Some Like It Hot. She is currently developing an original musical comedy, Bigfoot.

Ruffin’s previous hosting experience includes the critically acclaimed The Amber Ruffin Show, which ran from 2020-2023 on Peacock and garnered Emmy, Critics Choice, TCA, NAACP Image, and GLAAD Media Award nominations. Her fresh perspective and engaging style have solidified her as a leading voice in comedy.

"This year’s AAFCA Awards are sure to be unforgettable with Amber Ruffin at the helm," said AAFCA co-founder and president Gil Robertson. "We are looking forward to her trademark wit and brilliance gracing the AAFCA Awards stage."

As previously announced, AAFCA’s Top 10 Films list and the winners of the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards are:

AAFCA’S TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR

Nickel Boys
Sing Sing
The Piano Lesson
Gladiator II
Wicked
Emilia Pérez
Albany Road
The Fire Inside
Exhibiting Forgiveness
Dahomey

WINNERS | 16TH ANNUAL AAFCA AWARDS

Best Actor: Colman Domingo (Sing Sing)

Best Actress: Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths)

Best Supporting Actor: Clarence Maclin (Sing Sing)

Best Supporting Actress: Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson)

Best Ensemble: The Piano Lesson

Best Original Score: The Wild Robot (Kris Bowers)

Best Original Song: Bricks, Exhibiting Forgiveness (Andra Day, Cassandra Batie & Jherek Bischoff)

Best Screenplay: Sing Sing (Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar)

Best Director: RaMell Ross (Nickel Boys)

Best Documentary: *TIE* Daughters (Netflix), Dahomey (Mubi)

Best Animated Feature: The Wild Robot

Best International Film: Emilia Pérez

Best Independent Feature: She Taught Love

Best Picture: Nickel Boys

AAFCA and The Grammy Museum Today Presents ‘The ABC’s of Music Magic for TV

Roahn Hylton, Taura Stinson, Autum Rowe, Qiana Conley Akinro and Schlyer O’Neal; Photo: Yevette Renee

A conversation about people of color and music in television with songwriter, producer, musician, composer and author, Taura Stinson ; Qiana Conley Akinro, senior executive director at The Recording Academy; Autum Rowe, singer-songwriter, TV personality, DJ and Roahn Hylton, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop music producer and moderated by Schlyer O’Neal took place at The Grammy Museum on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

The distinguished panelist provided information on their extensive background and how they got started working in the music industry and eventually finding their way to television. It was great opportunity for those interested in getting into the industry and/or those who already in the industry and want to grow and level-up.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Starring Anthony Mackie, Now in Theaters

Release Date: February 14, 2025 United States

Director: Julius Onah
Screenplay: Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah and Peter Glanz
Story by: Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson
Captain America creators: Joe Simon and Jack Kirby
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Tim Blake Nelson, Giancarlo Esposito
Genre: Superhero, Sci-Fi Adventure, Action
Rating: PG-13
Run time: 1 hour 48 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Director Julius Onah’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as he finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford). He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Also stars Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns and Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder.

Distributor: Wallt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Production Company: Marvel Studios
Director: Julius Onah
Screenplay: Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah and Peter Glanz
Story by: Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson
Captain America creators: Joe Simon and Jack Kirby
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Tim Blake Nelson, Giancarlo Esposito
Producer: Mitchell Bell; co-producer credit as Mitch Bell
Executive Producer: Louis D'Esposito
Co-producer: Kyana F. Davidson
Producers: Kevin Feige, Nate Moore
Associate Producer: Jillian Henry
Executive producers: Anthony Mackie and Charles Newirth
Cinematographer: Kramer Morgenthau
Editor: Madeleine Gavin, Matthew Schmidt
Music: Laura Karpman
Casting: Sarah Finn

PAFF Spotlight Screening: Mount Mutombo Brings the Inspiring Legacy of an NBA Giant to The Culver Theater

Some legacies can’t be measured by championships or statistics.

On Tuesday, February 11, at 8:55 PM, the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) proudly presents a Spotlight Screening of Mount Mutombo at The Culver Theater—a powerful documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and impact of NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo.

From his humble beginnings in the Democratic Republic of Congo to his dominance on the basketball court, the film dives deep into the story of a man whose legacy extends far beyond sports. With rare interviews featuring Allen Iverson, Adam Silver, Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing, Tracy McGrady, Hakeem Olajuwon, Masai Ujiri, Larry Brown, and more, Mount Mutombo captures the towering presence and influence of one of basketball’s greatest defenders—not just in the game, but in the world.

Beyond his NBA career, Mutombo has dedicated his life to philanthropy and humanitarian efforts, building hospitals, empowering communities, and becoming a global ambassador for change. His story is one of resilience, generosity, and the belief that true greatness comes from lifting others up.

Be There for This Unforgettable Screening

The Culver Theater
Tuesday, February 11
8:55 PM

This isn’t just a film about basketball. It’s a story about heart, impact, and the kind of legacy that lasts far beyond the final buzzer.

PAFF Awards Brunch, Presented by Apple TV+, to Honor “Severance” Star Tramell Tillman with “Star on the Rise” Award

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) is closing out its 33rd annual celebration with a show-stopping finale: the highly anticipated Filmmaker Awards Brunch, presented by Apple TV+. And this year, the festival is shining a well-deserved spotlight on Tramell Tillman (“Severance”) as he receives the coveted “Star on the Rise” Award.

Set for Monday, February 17, at 11 a.m. at the elegant Palm Sophia in Culver City, the invite-only event will be a toast to the best in global Black cinema. From unveiling this year’s jury and audience-selected winners to recognizing industry game-changers, the brunch is the festival’s grand finale—a celebration of the visionaries shaping the future of film.

And at the center of it all? Tramell Tillman, the undeniable talent who has been keeping audiences on the edge of their seats with his riveting performance as Milchick in Apple TV+’s psychological thriller “Severance.” With the series now in its second season and new episodes dropping every Friday, Tillman’s nuanced, haunting portrayal has solidified him as one of Hollywood’s brightest rising stars.

“We are thrilled to celebrate Tramell Tillman, whose performance in Apple’s Severance has made him one of the most exciting talents to watch,” said Oduduwa Olatunji, PAFF Executive Director. “As PAFF continues its mission to uplift and amplify Black creatives, we are proud to recognize artists like Tramell, who are redefining the industry.”

Attended by an exclusive mix of industry insiders, filmmakers, and festival participants, the PAFF Filmmaker Awards Brunch is more than just a wrap-up event—it’s a moment to honor cinematic excellence and the future of Black storytelling. And with Apple TV+ on board as the presenting sponsor, this year’s edition is set to be a celebration worthy of Hollywood’s next big star.

Producers Guild of America 2025 Winners: See Full List

The 36^th Annual Producers Guild of America was held on February 8^th at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City.

Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures

WINNER Anora
Producers: Samantha Quan, p.g.a., Alex Coco, p.g.a., Sean Baker, p.g.a.

The Brutalist
Producers: Nick Gordon, Brian Young, Andrew Morrison, D.J. Gugenheim, Brady Corbet

A Complete Unknown
Producers: Fred Berger, p.g.a., Alex Heineman, p.g.a., James Mangold, p.g.a.

Conclave
Producers: Tessa Ross, p.g.a., Juliette Howell, p.g.a., Michael A. Jackman, p.g.a.

Dune: Part Two
Producers: Mary Parent, p.g.a., Cale Boyter, p.g.a., Denis Villeneuve, p.g.a., Tanya Lapointe, p.g.a.

Emilia Pérez
Producers: Pascal Caucheteux, Jacques Audiard

A Real Pain
Producers: Ali Herting, p.g.a., Jesse Eisenberg, p.g.a.

September 5
Producers: Philipp Trauer, p.g.a., Thomas Wöbke, p.g.a., Tim Fehlbaum, p.g.a., John Ira Palmer, p.g.a., John Wildermuth, p.g.a.

The Substance
Producers: Coralie Fargeat, Tim Bevan & Eric Fellner

Wicked
Producers: Marc Platt, p.g.a.

Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures
WINNER The Wild Robot
Producers: Jeff Hermann, p.g.a.

Flow
Producers: Matīss Kaža, Ron Dyens, Gints Zilbalodis, Gregory Zalcman

Inside Out 2
Producers: Mark Nielsen, p.g.a.

Moana 2
Producers: Yvett Merino, p.g.a., Christina Chen, p.g.a.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Producers: Richard Beek

The Award for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures

WINNER Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Producers: Lizzie Gillett, p.g.a., Robert Ford, p.g.a., Ian Bonhôte, p.g.a.

Gaucho Gaucho
Producers: Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw

Mediha
Producers: Hasan Oswald, Annelise Mecca, Fahrinisa Campana

Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa
Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Miranda Sherman, Dalia Burde, Christopher Newman

Porcelain War
Producers: Aniela Sidorska, p.g.a., Paula DuPré Pesmen, p.g.a.

We Will Dance Again
Producers: TBD

Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Drama
Shōgun – WINNER
Producers: Justin Marks, Michaela Clavell, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca, Rachel Kondo, Shannon Goss, Erin Smith, Hiroyuki Sanada, Eriko Miyagawa, Jamie Vega Wheeler, Matt Lambert

Bad Sisters
Producers: Sharon Horgan, Faye Dorn, Clelia Mountford, Dearbhla Walsh, Dave Finkel, Brett Baer, Bert Hamelinck, Michael Sagol, Malin-Sarah Gozin, Catherine Magee, Rebecca Parkinson

The Diplomat
Producers: Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, Keri Russell, Alex Graves, Peter Noah, Peter Ackerman, Pam Roberts, Brad Carpenter, Chris Arruda

Fallout
Producers: Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner, Athena Wickham, Todd Howard, James Altman, Margot Lulick, James W. Skotchdopole, Stephen Semel, Karey Dornetto, Carson Mell, Kieran Fitzgerald, Jill Footlick, Noreen O’Toole, Jay Worth, Crystal Whelan, Halle Phillips, Gursimran Sandhu, Skye Wathen

Slow Horses
Producers: Graham Yost, Will Smith, Douglas Urbanski, Gail Mutrux, Jane Robertson, Julian Stevens, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Simon Gillis

Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy
WINNER Hacks

Producers: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Michael Schur, David Miner, Morgan Sackett, Guy Branum, Andrew Law, Carol Leifer, Joe Mande, Aisha Muharrar, Samantha Riley, Ashley Glazier, Nate Young

Abbott Elementary
Producers: Quinta Brunson, Patrick Schumacker, Justin Halpern, Randall Einhorn, Brian Rubenstein, Jordan Temple, Brittani Nichols, Josh Greene, Scott Sites

The Bear
Producers: Josh Senior, Joanna Calo, Christopher Storer, Tyson Bidner, Matty Matheson, Cooper Wehde, Rene Gube, Courtney Storer, Carrie Holt de Lama, David Woods

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Producers: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Jeff Schaffer, Laura Streicher, Jennifer Corey, Adam Feil

Only Murders in the Building
Producers: Dan Fogelman, Jess Rosenthal, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, John Hoffman, Ben Smith, Matteo Borghese, Rob Turbovsky, J.J. Philbin, Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz, Kristin Bernstein, Madeleine George, Joshua Allen Griffith, Jill Risk Wolfe, Kristin Newman

David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television

Baby Reindeer – WINNER
Producers: Richard Gadd, Matthew Mulot, Wim De Greef, Petra Fried, Matt Jarvis, Ed Macdonald

FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans
Producers: Ryan Murphy, Alexis Martin Woodall, Jon Robin Baitz, Gus Van Sant, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Naomi Watts, Kip Davis Myers, Tanase Popa, Jason De Beer, Sara Stelwagen, Kip Davis Myers, Lou Eyrich, Todd Nenninger

The Penguin
Producers: Lauren LeFranc, Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Craig Zobel, Colin Farrell, Bill Carraro, Daniel Pipski, Vladimir Cvetko, Erika L. Johnson, Noelle Valdivia, John McCutcheon, Dana Robin, Nick Towne, Corina Maritescu, Claudine Farrell

Ripley
Producers: Steven Zaillian, Garrett Basch, Clayton Townsend, Guymon Casady, Benjamin Forkner, Philipp Keel, Sharon Levy, Charlie Corwin, Ben Rosenblatt, Enzo Sisti, Andrew Scott

True Detective: Night Country
Producers: Issa López, Mari Jo Winkler-Ioffreda, Jodie Foster, Barry Jenkins, Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak, Chris Mundy, Sam Breckman, Alan Page Arriaga, Princess Daazhraii Johnson, Cathy Tagnak Rexford, Layla Blackman

Award for Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures

Carry-On
Producers: Dylan Clark, p.g.a.

The Greatest Night in Pop – WINNER
Producers: Lionel Richie, George Hencken, Julia Nottingham

The Killer
Producers: Charles Roven, p.g.a., Alex Gartner, p.g.a., John Woo, p.g.a.

Rebel Ridge
Producers: Anish Savjani, p.g.a., Neil Kopp, p.g.a., Jeremy Saulnier, p.g.a.

Unfrosted
Producers: Jerry Seinfeld, p.g.a., Spike Feresten, p.g.a., Beau Bauman, p.g.a.

Award for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces – WINNER
Producers: Morgan Neville, Meghan Walsh, Charlise Holmes, Caitrin Rogers

30 for 30
Producers: Heather Anderson, Marsha Cooke, Brian Lockhart, Burke Magnus, Marquis Daisy, Gentry Kirby, Adam Neuhaus, Carolyn Hepburn, Cora Atkinson, Marie Margolius, Connor Schell, Libby Geist, Aaron Cohen

Conan O'Brien Must Go
Producers: Conan O'Brien, Jeff Ross, Jason Chillemi, Sarah Federowicz, Jessie Gaskell, Matt O'Brien, Mike Sweeney, Aaron Bleyaert, Jordan Schlansky

The Jinx - Part Two
Producers: Charlotte Kaufman, Sam Neave, Kyle Martin, Zac Stuart-Pontier, Andrew Jarecki

Welcome to Wrexham
Producers: Jeff Luini, Bryan Rowland, Josh Drisko, Andy Thomas, Nicholas Frenkel, George Dewey, Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Humphrey Ker, Patrick McGarvey, Cody Shelton, Liz Spano, Aaron Lovell, Shannon Owen, Charlotte Hobday, Sandy Johnston, Alex Leech

Award for Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment, Variety, Sketch, Standup & Talk Television

Saturday Night Live – WINNER
Producers: Lorne Michaels, Steve Higgins, Erik Kenward, Erin Doyle, Tom Broecker, Caroline Maroney, Javier Winnik

Ali Wong: Single Lady
Producers: Ali Wong, John Irwin, Casey Spira, Ryan Polito

The Daily Show
Producers: Jennifer Flanz, Jon Stewart, James "Babydoll" Dixon, Ramin Hedayati, Justin Melkmann, Zhubin Parang, Dan Amira, Ian Berger, Max Browning, Sushil Dayal, Pamela DePace, David Kibuuka, David Paul Meyer, Elise Terrell, Jocelyn Conn, Jeff Gussow, Matt O'Brien, Brittany Radocha, Daniel Radosh, Shawna Shepherd, Beth Shorr, Fiona Wozniak, David Blog, Adam Chodikoff, Jimmy Donn, Kira Klang Hopf, Allison MacDonald, Ryan Middleton, Matt Negrin, Aaron Perlman-Price, Juliet Werner

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Producers: John Oliver, Tim Carvell, Liz Stanton, Jeremy Tchaban, Catherine Owens, Whit Conway, Kaye Foley, Laura L. Griffin, Christopher McDaniel, Kate Mullaney, Matt Passet, Megan Peck Shub, Wynn Van Dusen, Marian Wang, Charles Wilson, Rebecca Etchberger

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Producers: Stephen T. Colbert, Tom Purcell, Jon Stewart, Tanya Michnevich Bracco, Barry Julien, Matt Lappin, Opus Moreschi, Aaron Cohen, Paul Dinello, Ariel Dumas, Emily Gertler, Jay Katsir, Bjoern Stejskal, Sara Vilkomerson, Ballard C. Boyd, Michael Brumm, Megan Gearheart, Gabe Gronli, Paige Kendig, Jake Plunkett, Adam Wager

Award for Outstanding Producer of Game & Competition Television
WINNER The Traitors
Producers: Mike Cotton, Toni Ireland, Sam Rees-Jones, Stephen Lambert, Jack Burgess, Tim Harcourt, Ben Cook, Joe Evans, Laura Gallen, Chris Mannion, Emma Carroll, Deena Katz, Zoe Duerden, Alan Cumming

The Amazing Race
Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Bertram van Munster, Jonathan Littman, Elise Doganieri, Mark Vertullo, Phil Keoghan, Patrick Cariaga

RuPaul's Drag Race
Producers: RuPaul Charles, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Mandy Salangsang, Steven Corfe, Michele Mills, Daniel Blau Rogge, John Polly, Thairin Smothers, Lisa Steele, Sara Kordy, Julie Ha, Michelle Visage, Thea Berns, Michael Seligman, Alicia Gargaro-Magaña, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews

Top Chef
Producers: Casey Kriley, Jo Sharon, Doneen Arquines, Hillary Olsen, Tracy Tong, Hunter Braun, Nora Cromwell, Thi Nguyen, Patrick Schmedeman, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, John Adams, Taylor Cochran, Diana Schmedeman, Steve Lichtenstein

The Voice
Producers: John De Mol, Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher, Barry Poznick, Teddy Valenti, Barton Kimball, Brittany Martin Porter, Clyde Lieberman, Amanda Silva Borden, Dan Paschen, Kyle Grossinger, Hayley Opalek McSherry, Melissa Wong, Jared Wyso, Meredith Ambrose, Bri Baxter, Ashley Bennett, Carson Daly, Jessica Molina, Gavin Lee Rees, Stephanie Waters

**The categories below were previously announced at the PGA Awards East Coast Nominees Celebration on February 3rd, and the PGA Awards West Coast Nominees Celebration on February 6th.

The Award for Outstanding Sports Program
The producing team for Simone Biles Rising

The Award for Outstanding Children's Program
The producing team for Sesame Street

2025 PGA Innovation Award
The producing team for Orbital

The Award for Outstanding Short Form Program
The producing team for Shōgun – The Making of Shōgun

The 2025 Producers Guild Awards Event Chairs: Mike Farah and Joe Farrell.

The 2025 Producers Guild Awards Producer: Anchor Street Collective and written by Lauren Cortizo, Jody Lambert and Matt Oberg for the Producers Guild of America
Executive Producer: Branden Chapman
Co-executive producer:

Public Relations Agency: Carleen Cappelletti Sachs Morgan & Lylis
Sponsorship: Diane Salerno

2025 Sponsors: Cadillac, the Official Vehicle, Delta Air Lines, the Official Airline, Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky, GreenSlate, and Hong Kong Tourism Board

Directors Guild Awards 2025 Winners: See Full List

The 77^th Annual Directors Guild Awards was held on February 8^th at the Beverly Hilton and was hosted by Judd Apatow.

FILM

WINNER: Sean Baker Anora (Neon)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Olivia Kavanaugh
First Assistant Director: Liza Mann
Second Assistant Director: Sofía Blanco
Second Second Assistant Director: Steve Coleman
Location Manager: Ross Brodar

JACQUES AUDIARD: Emilia Pérez (Netflix)

EDWARD BERGER: Conclave (Focus Features)

BRADY CORBET: The Brutalist (A24)

JAMES MANGOLD: A Complete Unknown (Searchlight Pictures)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Michael Bederman
First Assistant Director: Douglas Torres
Second Assistant Director: Brad Robinson
Second Second Assistant Directors: Billy Brennan, Veronica Grant
Location Manager: Anthony Pisani

Michael Apted First-Time Theatrical Feature Film

WINNER RAMELL ROSS: Nickel Boys (Amazon MGM Studios)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Kenneth Yu
First Assistant Director: James Roque
Second Assistant Director: Jonathan M. Warren
Second Second Assistant Director: Thalia Skaleris
Additional Second Assistant Director: Zachery Scherer
Location Manager: Batou Chandler

PAYAL KAPADIA: All We Imagine as Light (Sideshow & Janus Films)

MEGAN PARK: My Old Ass (Amazon MGM Studios)

HALFDAN ULLMANN TONDEL: Armand (IFC Films)

SEAN WANG: Dìdi (Focus Features)

Dramatic Series

WINNER Frederick E.O. Toye, Shogun, “Crimson

Sky” (FX)
Alex Graves, The Diplomat, “Dreadnought” (Netflix)

Hiromi Kamata, Shogun, “Ladies of the Willow World” (FX)

Issa López,True Detective: Night Country, “Part 6” (HBO)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Mari Jo Winkler
First Assistant Director: Richard Graysmark

Jonathan Van Tulleken, Shogun, “Anjin” (FX)

Comedy Series

WINNER Lucia Aniello, Hacks, “Bulletproof” (Max)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Chris R. Robinson
First Assistant Director: Jeff Rosenberg
Second Assistant Director: Erin Stern Linares
Second Second Assistant Director: Alaina Neumann
Additional Second Assistant Director: Chalis Romero

Ayo Edebiri, The Bear, “Napkins” (FX)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Managers: Carrie Holt de Lama, Tyson Bidner
First Assistant Director: Duccio Fabbri
Second Assistant Directors: Olivia Dame, Larissa Malarek
Second Second Assistant Director: Sofía Blanco
Location Manager: Maria C. Roxas

Duccio Fabbri, The Bear, “Doors” (FX)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Managers: Carrie Holt de Lama, Tyson Bidner
First Assistant Director: Larissa Malarek
Second Assistant Director: Olivia Dame
Second Second Assistant Director: Sofia Blanco
Location Manager: Maria C. Roxas

Jeff Schaffer, Curb Your Enthusiasm, “No Lessons Learned” (HBO)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Mary Church
First Assistant Director: Adam Feil
Second Assistant Director: Jessica Faires McGinn
Second Second Assistant Director: Timothy Muir

Christopher Storer, The Bear, “Tomorrow” (FX)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Managers: Carrie Holt de Lama, Tyson Bidner
First Assistant Director: Duccio Fabbri
Second Assistant Director: Olivia Dame
Second Second Assistant Director: Sofía Blanco
Location Manager: Maria C. Roxas

Movies for Television and Limited Series

WINNER Steven Zaillian, Ripley (Netflix)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Managers: Clayton Townsend, Joe Guest (New York)
First Assistant Director: Peter Thorell
Second Assistant Directors: Justin Bischoff (New York), Nick Notte (New York)
Second Second Assistant Director: Melissa Morphet (New York)
Location Manager: Paul Eskenazi (New York)

Kevin Bray, The Penguin, “Top Hat” (HBO)

Directorial Team:
Unit Production Managers: Dana Robin, Bill Carraro
First Assistant Director: Jude Gorjanc
Second Assistant Director: Brad Robinson
Second Second Assistant Director: Matt Merksamer
Additional Second Assistant Director: Maritza Gomez
Location Manager: Keith Adams

Alfonso Cuarón, Disclaimer (Apple TV+)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Donald Sabourin
First Assistant Director: Chris Carreras

Jennifer Getzinger, The Penguin, “A Great or Little Thing” (HBO)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Managers: Dana Robin, Bill Carraro
First Assistant Director: H.H. Cooper
Second Assistant Director: Eric Calatayud
Second Second Assistant Director: Matt Merksamer
Additional Second Assistant Director: Maritza Gomez
Location Manager: Keith Adam

Helen Shaver, The Penguin, “Cent’anni” (HBO)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Managers: Dana Robin, Bill Carraro
First Assistant Director: H.H. Cooper
Second Assistant Director: Eric Calatayud
Second Second Assistant Director: Matt Merksamer
Additional Second Assistant Director: Maritza Gomez
Location Manager: Keith Adams

Variety/Talk/News/Sports — Regularly Scheduled Programming

WINNER LIZ PATRICK, Saturday Night Live, “John Mulaney / Chappell Roan” (NBC)
Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Michael Mancini, Michael Poole, Laura Ouziel Mack, Janine DeVito, Amy Mancini
Stage Managers: Gena Rositano, Chris Kelly, Eddie Valk, Tom Ucciferri

PAUL G. CASEY, Real Time with Bill Maher, “Jiminy Glick, Andrew Cuomo, Adam Kinzinger” (HBO)
Directorial Team:
Associate Director: Stacy Talbot
Stage Managers: Brian Anderson, Patrick Whitney

JIM HOSKINSON, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, “Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez & Mavis Staples w/ Jeff Tweedy” (CBS)
Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Yvonne De Mare, Karen Yaeger
Stage Managers: Mark McKenna, Jeff Leib

DAVID PAUL MEYER, The Daily Show, “Indecision 2024: The Democratic National Convention ‑ Plot Twist!” (Comedy Central)
Directorial Team:
Associate Director: Adrienne Ford
Stage Managers: Bennymar Almonte (Lead), Tyler Goldman, Gena Rositano

PAUL PENNOLINO, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, “India Elections” (HBO)
Directorial Team:
Associate Director: Elliot Mendelson
Stage Managers: Mark McKenna, Craig Spinney, Jeff Leib

Variety/Talk/News/Sports — Specials

WINNER - BETH McCARTHY‑MILLER, The Roast of Tom Brady (Netflix)
Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Debbie Palacio, Marty Pasetta Jr.
Stage Managers: Lynn Finkel, Steve Hollander, Greg Kasoff, Ran Lowe, Jennifer Marquet, Christopher McDonald, Tammy Raab, Jackie Stathis

HAMISH HAMILTON, The 96th Annual Academy Awards (ABC)
Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Hayley Collett, Susan Kopensky, Lori Margules, Robin Mishkin Abrams, Sara Niimi, Kristen Patterson Terry, Michael Polito
Stage Managers: Gary Natoli (Lead), Alexis Brusig, Rita Cossette, John Esposito, Zachary Figures, Valdez Flagg, Doug Fogel, Chris Hines, Alissa Levisohn Hoyo, Roxanne Lozano, Donna Parker, Ron Paul, Alec Potter, Tammy Raab, Jason Seligman, Jackie Stathis, Cheryl Teetzel-Moore, Ari Woog

DAVID PAUL MEYER, The Daily Show Presents A Live Election Night Special With Jon Stewart: Indecision 2024: Nothing We Can Do About It Now (Comedy Central)

Directorial Team:
Associate Director: Adrienne Ford
Stage Managers: Bennymar Almonte (Lead), Tyler Goldman, Gena Rositano

GLENN WEISS, The 77th Annual Tony Awards (CBS)
Directorial Team:
Associate Directors: Ken Diego, Robin Mishkin Abrams, Ricky Kirshner, Susan Kopensky, Ryan Smith, Kristen Patterson Terry Stage Managers: Garry Hood (Lead), Peter Epstein, Bennymar Almonte, Joey Despenzero, Phyllis Digilio Kent, Doug Fogel, Jeffry Gitter, Tyler Goldman, Kevin Lishawa, Arthur Lewis, Jeff Markowitz, Cyndi Owgang, Jason Pacella, Annette Powlis, Elise Reaves, Cody Renard Richard, Lauren Class Schneider, Eddie Valk, Leslie Williams

ALI WONG, Ali Wong: Single Lady (Netflix)
Directorial Team:
Associate Director: John Irwin
Stage Manager: Zoey Powers

Reality Programs

WINNER - NEIL DeGROOT, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, “The Cliffs of Ireland” (National Geographic)
Directorial Team:
Associate Director: Jeff Simms

JOSEPH GUIDRY, Deal Or No Deal Island, “Are You Decisive?” (NBC)
Directorial Team:
Associate Director: Greg Rosa

ARI KATCHER, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, “Road Trip” (HBO)

PATRICK McMANUS, American Ninja Warrior, “Las Vegas Finals 4” (NBC)
Directorial Team:
Associate Director: David Massey
Stage Managers: Sara Brown, Sean P. Galvin, T.J. Ganser, Joseph R. Osborne, Louise Story

MIKE SWEENEY, Conan O’Brien Must Go, “Ireland” (Max)

Children’s Programs

Winner - AMBER SEALEY, Out of My Mind (Disney+)

KAT COIRO, The Spiderwick Chronicles, “Welcome to Spiderwick” (Roku Channel)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Grace Gilroy

MICHAEL GOI, Avatar: The Last Airbender, “Aang” (Netflix)
Directorial Team:
First Assistant Director: Michael Neumann
Second Assistant Director: Chad Belair

JIM MICKLE, Sweet Tooth, “This Is a Story” (Netflix)

JENNIFER PHANG, Descendants: The Rise of Red (Disney+)
Directorial Team:
Unit Production Manager: Wendy S. Williams
First Assistant Director: Senica Billingsley
Second Assistant Director: Mark E. Brown

Commercials

LANCE ACORD (Park Pictures)

An American Love Story, Volkswagen ‑ Johannes Leonardo
Unit Production Manager: Karoline Kousidonis
First Assistant Directors: Thomas Smith, Peter S. Jackson
Second Assistant Directors: Carly Sturgeon, John Mattern
Second Second Assistant Directors: Matthew Kramer, Reed Baum

KIM GEHRIG (Somesuch)

A Life in Sound, SiriusXM – Uncommon
First Assistant Director: Kate Greenberg
Second Assistant Director: Rebecca Rogers

Am I A Bad Person?, Nike ‑ Wieden+Kennedy
First Assistant Director: Guy Forgaard

Find Your Friends, Apple‑ Client Direct
First Assistant Director: Rodney Smith
Second Assistant Director: John Nasraway
Second Second Assistant Director: Isaac Meija
Additional Second Assistant Directors: Michael Dudley, Kendall Wilmot

TIM HEIDECKER & ERIC WAREHEIM (Prettybird)

Michael CeraVe, CeraVe‑ WPP Onefluence (Ogilvy)
First Assistant Directors: Matthew Smith, Kerstin Emhoff
Second Assistant Director: Kiersten Fehlig
Second Second Assistant Director: Matthew Hausmann

Whizzer, Virgin Media ‑ VCCP ‑ London

IVAN ZACHARIÁŠ (Smuggler)

Flock, Apple ‑ Media Arts Lab
First Assistant Director: Robert Phillips

Documentary

WINNER - BRENDAN BELLOMO & SLAVA LEONTYEV, Porcelain War (Picturehouse)

JULIAN BRAVE NOISECAT & EMILY KASSIE, Sugarcane (National Geographic)

JOHAN GRIMONPREZ, Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat (Kino Lorber)

IBRAHIM NASH’AT, Hollywoodgate (Fourth Act Film)

NATALIE RAE & ANGELA PATTON, Daughters (Netflix)