47th Directors Guild of America Awards explained

47th Directors Guild of America Awards
Location:The Beverly Hilton,
Los Angeles, California
Country:United States
Presenter:Directors Guild of America
Host:Carl Reiner
Award1 Type:Best Director Feature Film:
Award1 Winner:Forrest GumpRobert Zemeckis
Award2 Type:Best Director Documentary:
Award2 Winner:Hoop DreamsSteve James
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The 47th Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentary and television in 1994, were presented on March 11, 1995 at the Beverly Hilton.[1] [2] The ceremony was hosted by Carl Reiner. The nominations were announced on January 23, 1995.[3] [4] [5]

Winners and nominees

Film

Feature Film
Robert ZemeckisForrest Gump
Documentaries
Steve JamesHoop Dreams
  • Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine – Frosh: Nine Months in a Freshman Dorm
  • Jyll Johnstone – Martha & Ethel
  • Susan Todd and Andrew Young – Lives in Hazard
  • Bethany Yarrow – Mama Awethu

Television

Drama Series
Charles HaidER for "Into That Good Night"
Comedy Series
David LeeFrasier for "The Matchmaker"
Miniseries or TV Film
Rod HolcombER for "Pilot"
Musical Variety
Dwight HemionBarbra Streisand: The Concert
Daytime Serials
Michael StichThe Bold and the Beautiful for "Episode #1884"
Daytime Drama
Jesús Salvador Treviño for "POWER: The Eddie Matos Story"
  • Iris Dugow – for "Confronting Brandon: The Intervention of an Addict"
  • David Eagle – CBS Schoolbreak Special for "The Writing on the Wall"
  • David Morris – for "A Body to Die For: The Aaron Henry Story"
  • Bradley Wigor – CBS Schoolbreak Special for "Love in the Dark Ages"

D.W. Griffith Award

Lifetime Achievement in Sports Direction

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

Honorary Life Member

Notes and References

  1. News: Welkos. Robert. Nice Box of Chocolates for Zemeckis. March 7, 2018. Los Angeles Times. March 13, 1995.
  2. Web site: DGA Awards Announcement. Directors Guild of America. March 7, 2018. March 7, 1995.
  3. News: Dutka. Elaine. DGA Nods: What's It Mean for the Oscars?. March 7, 2018. Los Angeles Times. January 23, 1995.
  4. News: Cox. Dan. New Faces, Practiced Hands. March 7, 2018. Variety. January 29, 1995.
  5. Web site: DGA Television Award Nominees. Directors Guild of America. March 7, 2018. January 23, 1995.