The 61st Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentary and television in 2008, were presented on January 31, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The ceremony was hosted by Carl Reiner. The nominees in the feature film category were announced on January 8, 2009, and the nominations for directorial achievement in television, documentaries and commercials were announced on January 9, 2009.

Winners and nominees

Film

Television

Commercials

Frank Capra Achievement Award

Kim Kurumada

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

William M. Brady

Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

Scott Berger

Honorary Life Member

Roger Ebert

References

External links

Directors Guild of America Awards

2008 film awards

2008 guild awards

2008 television awards

2008 awards in the United States

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61st Directors Guild of America Awards