Directors Guild of America Announces Film and TV Nominees for 78th DGA Awards, Competition Heats Up This Year
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has announced its nominees for the 78th Annual DGA Awards, with several notable titles making a strong showing. The competition is fierce, with shows like "Andor" and "The Bear" vying for top honors in their respective categories.
Among the nominees, some directors have already garnered recognition for their work. Janicza Bravo, director of "The Bear," has received praise for her work on both comedy series episodes "Worms" and "Bears." Meanwhile, Liza Johnson has been nominated for her work on drama series "The Diplomat" and "Amagansett."
On the other end of the spectrum are newcomers to the DGA Awards. Directors like Hasan Hadi, who directed "The President's Cake," and Charlie Polinger, who directed "The Plague," have made a strong impression with their first feature film nominations.
DGA President Christopher Nolan extended his congratulations to all nominees on behalf of the guild, stating that he looks forward to celebrating their work at the DGA Awards. The winners will be announced at the 78th Annual DGA Awards on February 7, 2026.
The complete list of nominees can be found on the DGA website. With the awards ceremony fast approaching, anticipation is building for what promises to be an exciting and competitive year in film and television.
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has announced its nominees for the 78th Annual DGA Awards, with several notable titles making a strong showing. The competition is fierce, with shows like "Andor" and "The Bear" vying for top honors in their respective categories.
Among the nominees, some directors have already garnered recognition for their work. Janicza Bravo, director of "The Bear," has received praise for her work on both comedy series episodes "Worms" and "Bears." Meanwhile, Liza Johnson has been nominated for her work on drama series "The Diplomat" and "Amagansett."
On the other end of the spectrum are newcomers to the DGA Awards. Directors like Hasan Hadi, who directed "The President's Cake," and Charlie Polinger, who directed "The Plague," have made a strong impression with their first feature film nominations.
DGA President Christopher Nolan extended his congratulations to all nominees on behalf of the guild, stating that he looks forward to celebrating their work at the DGA Awards. The winners will be announced at the 78th Annual DGA Awards on February 7, 2026.
The complete list of nominees can be found on the DGA website. With the awards ceremony fast approaching, anticipation is building for what promises to be an exciting and competitive year in film and television.
! The competition between shows like "Andor" and "The Bear" is gonna be SO intense 
. Janicza Bravo is a total rockstar for getting nominated twice already 
, and Liza Johnson's work on "The Diplomat" is giving me all the feels 
. Meanwhile, newcomers like Hasan Hadi and Charlie Polinger are killing it with their first feature film nominations 
. Janicza Bravo is killing it on "the bear", her episodes are so funny and relatable 
. And I love that newcomers like Hasan Hadi and Charlie Polinger are getting recognition for their first feature film nominations 
. Christopher Nolan's congrats to all the nominees mean a lot, can't wait to see who wins on feb 7th 
. Whoever wins, it's gonna be a great celebration of film and TV 
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"The Bear" was on point last season, Janicza Bravo is killing the game 
and I'm loving how the dga is recognizing new talent like Charlie Polinger 
can't wait for feb 7th!
I'm kinda surprised to see "The Bear" getting a nomination, but Janicza Bravo's episodes were fire