52nd Directors Guild of America Awards explained

52nd Directors Guild of America Awards
Location:Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California
Country:United States
Presenter:Directors Guild of America
Host:Carl Reiner
Award1 Type:Best Director Feature Film:
Award1 Winner:American BeautySam Mendes
Award2 Type:Best Director Documentary:
Award2 Winner:On the RopesNanette Burstein and Brett Morgen
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The 52nd Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentary and television in 1999, were presented on March 11, 2000 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.[1] [2] [3] The ceremony was hosted by Carl Reiner.[4] The nominees in the feature film category were announced on January 24, 2000[5] [6] and the other nominations were announced starting on February 1, 2000.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Winners and nominees

Film

Feature Film
Sam MendesAmerican Beauty
Documentaries
Nanette Burstein and Brett MorgenOn the Ropes

Television

Drama Series
David ChaseThe Sopranos for "Pilot"
Comedy Series
Thomas SchlammeSports Night for "Small Town"
Miniseries or TV Film
Mick JacksonTuesdays with Morrie
Musical Variety
Dennie GordonTracey Takes On... for "The End of the World"
Daytime Serials
Herbert Stein – Days of Our Lives for "Episode #8557"
Children's Programs
Amy SchatzGoodnight Moon and Other Sleepy Time Tales

Lifetime Achievement in Feature Film

Lifetime Achievement in Sports Direction

Frank Capra Achievement Award

Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

Diversity Award

Notes and References

  1. News: Welkos. Robert. DGA Award Nudges Mendes Closer to Oscar. February 2, 2018. Los Angeles Times. March 13, 2000.
  2. Web site: DGA Announces Winners of 1999 Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards and Recipients of 2000 Lifetime Achievement Awards. Directors Guild of America. February 2, 2018. March 11, 2000.
  3. Web site: Errico. Marcus. DGA Awards a "Beauty" Contest. E! News. February 2, 2018. March 12, 2000.
  4. Web site: Emcee and Presenters Set for 52nd Annual DGA Awards: Francis Ford Coppola, Academy Award Nominees Top List. Directors Guild of America. February 2, 2018. March 6, 2000.
  5. News: Welkos. Robert. Directors Guild Nominations Have an Eclectic Flavor. February 2, 2018. Los Angeles Times. January 25, 2000.
  6. Web site: DGA Announces Five Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 1999. Directors Guild of America. February 2, 2018. January 24, 2000.
  7. Web site: DGA Announces Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television for 1999. Directors Guild of America. February 2, 2018. February 1, 2000.
  8. News: McNary. Dave. All in the family. February 2, 2018. Variety. February 7, 2000.
  9. Web site: DGA Announces 1999 Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials. Directors Guild of America. February 2, 2018. February 8, 2000.
  10. Web site: DGA Announces 1999 Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials and Children's Programs. Directors Guild of America. February 2, 2018. February 16, 2000.
  11. News: McNary. Dave. DGA noms honor new docu crop. February 2, 2018. Variety. February 27, 2000.