61st Directors Guild of America Awards

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61st Directors Guild of America Awards
DateJanuary 31, 2009 (2009-01-31)
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: Slumdog Millionaire Danny Boyle
Best Director Documentary: Waltz with Bashir Ari Folman
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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. [1] [2] [3] The ceremony was hosted by Carl Reiner. [4] The nominees in the feature film category were announced on January 8, 2009, [5] and the nominations for directorial achievement in television, documentaries and commercials were announced on January 9, 2009. [6]

Contents

Winners and nominees

Film

Feature Film

Danny Boyle Slumdog Millionaire

Documentaries

Ari Folman Waltz with Bashir

Television

Drama Series

Dan Attias The Wire for "Transitions"

Comedy Series

Paul Feig The Office for "Dinner Party"

Miniseries or TV Film

Jay Roach Recount

Musical Variety

Bucky GuntsOpening Ceremony Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games

Daytime Serials

Larry Carpenter One Life to Live for "So You Think You Can Be Shane Morasco's Father?"

Reality Programs

Tony Croll – America's Next Top Model for "Episode #1002"

Children's Programs

Amy Schatz Classical Baby for "The Poetry Show"

Commercials

Commercials

Peter Thwaites – Barclaycard's "Waterslide" and Guinness' "Light Show"

Frank Capra Achievement Award

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

Honorary Life Member

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