54th Directors Guild of America Awards

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54th Directors Guild of America Awards
DateMarch 9, 2002 (2002-03-09)
Location Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
Presented by Directors Guild of America
Hosted by Carl Reiner
Highlights
Best Director Feature Film: A Beautiful Mind Ron Howard
Best Director Documentary: Startup.com Chris Hegedus and Jehane Noujaim
Website https://www.dga.org/Awards/History/2000s/2001.aspx?value=2001   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
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The 54th Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentary and television in 2001, were presented on March 9, 2002, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. [1] [2] [3] The ceremony was hosted by Carl Reiner. [4] The nominees in the feature film category were announced on January 22, 2002 [5] [6] [7] and the other nominations were announced starting on February 1, 2002. [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Contents

Winners and nominees

Film

Feature Film

Ron Howard A Beautiful Mind

Documentaries

Chris Hegedus and Jehane Noujaim Startup.com

Television

Drama Series

Alan Ball Six Feet Under for "Pilot"

Comedy Series

Todd Holland Malcolm in the Middle for "Bowling"

Miniseries or TV Film

Frank Pierson Conspiracy

Musical Variety

Joel Gallen and Beth McCarthy-Miller America: A Tribute to Heroes

Daytime Serials

William Ludel General Hospital for "Episode #9801"

Children's Programs

Amy Schatz 'Twas the Night: A Holiday Celebration

Commercials

Commercials

Bob Kerstetter – Musco Family Olive's "Worker", "Orphanage", and "Birds"

Frank Capra Achievement Award

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

Honorary Life Member

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