DGA Announces Documentary Award Nominees

“Whether shining a light on sweeping injustice or bringing us along on an intimate journey, the best documentaries challenge and enlighten us, and this year’s nominees are no exception,” said DGA President Taylor Hackford in a statement.  “The powerful work of these nominated directors is a true testament to the skill and significance of non-fiction storytellers.  Congratulations to each of the nominees on their remarkable accomplishments.”

The nominees are:

KIRBY DICK

The Invisible War

Rise Film

ITVS

Fork Films

Cuomo Cole Productions

Canal Plus

Chain Camera Pictures

 This is Mr. Dick’s first DGA Award nomination.

 MALIK BENDJELLOUL

Searching For Sugar Man

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Passion Pictures Production

Canfield Pictures & The Documentary Company

Red Box Films

 This is Mr. Bendjelloul’s first DGA Award nomination.

LAUREN GREENFIELD

The Queen of Versailles

Magnolia Pictures

Evergreen Pictures

BBC Storyville

Impact Partners

Candescent Films

Plus Pictures

DR

VPRO

Queen of Versailles, LLC

 This is Ms. Greenfield’s first DGA Award nomination.

 DAVID FRANCE

How To Survive A Plague

Public Square Films

Ford Foundation/Justfilms Impact Partners

How to Survive a Plague, LLC

 This is Mr. France’s first DGA Award nomination.

ALISON KLAYMAN

Ai WeiWei: Never Sorry

United Expression Media

Muse Film and Television

Never Sorry, LLC

The winners will be announced February 2, 2013 at the 65th Annual DGA Awards Dinner in the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles.