USC Again Dominates DGA Student Film Awards Honoring Diverse Filmmakers

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Filmmakers from USC again dominated the DGA’s annual Student Film Awards for African American, Asian American, Latino and women directors, which are designed to honor, encourage and bring attention to exceptional diverse directors in film schools and universities across the country.A national awards ceremony will take place virtually on February 17.The DGA gives out 16 student film awards – eight in the West region and eight in the East.

USC student filmmakers won four of the awards, while students at UCLA and AFI won two at each school. Last year, USC students won six awards.“We are so honored to spotlight the next generation of directors as we celebrate the 27th Annual DGA Student Film Awards,” said DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter. “Recognizing emerging talent through these Awards is one part of our ongoing efforts to encourage inclusion in the industry, and we’re proud that a number of our past recipients have found success in film and television.

We congratulate these extraordinary student filmmakers and look forward to seeing their future creations.”DGA Awards Movie Nominations: Spielberg, Campion, Villeneuve, Branagh, Anderson Vie For Top Director PrizeEligible films were made in the 2020-21 school year (September 2020 through August 2021) and were produced as a student project under the supervision of a faculty member – with students holding every major crew position.

Dramas, comedies and documentaries were all eligible – animated and experimental films were not.Past winners who have gone on to enjoy successful directing careers include Ryan Coogler, Jon M.