Directors UK Competitors

The Directors Guild of America is a labor organization that represents the creative and economic rights of directors and members of the directorial team working in film, television, commercials, documentaries, news, sports and new media. Founded in 1936 when a small group of the best-known directors of the time joined together to protect the economic and creative rights of directors in motion pictures, the DGA is the world’s preeminent organization representing directors and members of the directorial team, including Directors, Assistant Directors, Unit Production Managers, Associate Directors, Stage Managers and Production Associates – over 19,000 strong worldwide.

We are BAFTA – a world famous independent arts charity. Supporting careers, driving progressive industry culture, celebrating excellence and inspiring the future of film, games and TV is what we do. Find out more at www.bafta.org/about

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) represents over 8,400 producers. It is a non-profit trade organization that represents, protects and promotes the interests of all members of the full producing team in film, television and emerging media. The Guild invests in its core values that benefit the industry at large. These values are rooted in advancing healthcare for producers, facilitating employment of its members, and creating viable pathways into the Guild for the next generation of producers, particularly those from populations underrepresented in the industry. The Guild advocates for sustainable practices in production that minimize human and environmental harm and promotes a set culture that advances safety. Year-round, it hosts a number of educational, mentoring and professional networking programs, as well as industry events that honor excellence in producing.