January 13, 2004
DGA Nominees Announced
Television Week
A trio of directors of episodes from HBO's "Six Feet Under" and directors of Fox's "24" and NBC's "The West Wing" were among nominees announced by the Directors Guild of America for outstanding directorial achievement for 2003 in the television categories of Dramatic Series Night. The announcement was made by DGA President Michael Apted and Awards Committee Chair Howard Storm.
Nominees were also named in the categories of Comedy Series, Musical Variety, Daytime Serials and Children's Programs. Winners will be revealed during the 56th Annual DGA Awards Dinner Feb. 7 in Los Angeles.
"The DGA television nominees represent an extraordinarily talented and diverse group," Mr. Apted said. "Through the vast reach of television, these 25 directors have touched the lives of people all over the globe, and I'd like to commend them on their superb work and congratulate each of them on their nominations."
The list of nominees announced on Tuesday:
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series Night:
--Alan Ball for the "I'm Sorry I'm Lost" episode of "Six Feet Under" (HBO). Unit production manager: Robert Del Valle; first assistant director: Alan Connell; second assistant director: Mark Hansson; second second assistant director: Cara McCastlain; additional second assistant director: Edward Kalpa.
--Kathy Bates for the "Twilight" episode of "Six Feet Under" (HBO). Unit production manager: Robert Del Valle; first assistant director: Scottie Gissel; second assistant director: Mark Hansson; second second assistant director: Cara McCastlain; additional second assistant director: Edward Kalpa.
--Jon Cassar for the "7:00 AM - 8:00 AM" episode of "24" (Fox). Unit production manager: Robin Chamberlin; first assistant director: Michael Klick; second assistant director: Nicole Burke; second second assistant directors: Mark Rabinowitz; Rebecca Levinson.
--Christopher Misiano for the "25" episode of "The West Wing" (NBC). Unit production manager: Dylan Massin; first assistant director: Douglas S. Ornstein; second assistant director: Catherine Bond; second second assistant director: Cary Jones.
--Alan Poul for the "Nobody Sleeps" episode of "Six Feet Under" (HBO). Unit production manager: Robert Del Valle; first assistant director: Scottie Gissel; second assistant director: Mark Hansson; second second assistant director: Cara McCastlain; additional second assistant director: Edward Kalpa.
