Sun Feb 09 10:30:00 UTC 2025: **Sean Baker Wins Top DGA Award; Ang Lee Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor**
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Sean Baker took home the coveted Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for his work on “Anora” at the 77th Annual DGA Awards ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton. The star-studded event, hosted by Judd Apatow, saw a large turnout of industry professionals and celebrities.
The ceremony also celebrated the careers of several prominent figures. Acclaimed director Ang Lee received the prestigious DGA Lifetime Achievement Award, while Mary Rae Thewlis and Thomas J. Whalen were recognized for their outstanding service with the Robert B. Aldrich Award and the Frank Capra Achievement Award, respectively.
Numerous awards were presented across various categories, including television (drama, comedy, movies for television and limited series), variety/talk/news/sports (regularly scheduled and specials), reality programs, children’s programs, commercials, and documentaries. A full list of winners is available on the DGA website. Notable wins included awards for “Saturday Night Live” and “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted”.
The evening served as a celebration of cinematic excellence, recognizing both established masters and rising stars in the directing profession.
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