WELCOME TO THE DIRECTORS GUILD
The Directors Guild Trust and the Directors Guild of Great Britain work together to train, promote and celebrate directors and directing across all media: film, television, theatre, radio, opera, commercials, music videos, corporate film, multimedia and new technology.
The Guild hosts events and training, produces and sponsors publications, has a respected public voice on arts and media policy and is a forum for members to meet and share experience and skills. MORE
The Guild hosts events and training, produces and sponsors publications, has a respected public voice on arts and media policy and is a forum for members to meet and share experience and skills. MORE
We welcome professional directors in all media, students of directing and associated studies, educational establishments teaching directing in theatre, film and television, corporate members who would like access to our facilities and everyone interested in the art and craft of directing. Membership of the Trust, with advanced booking and discounts to Guild events, newsletter and a range of benefits is open to all; professional directors with two or more paid credits are invited to join the register of the Directors Guild of Great Britain. JOIN NOW
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SWORDMASTER BOB ANDERSON - 1922-2012
Fight director, movie swordsman and Olympic fencer Bob Anderson died 1st January 2012. after 60 years staging some of the most iconic swordfights in modern movie history, including The Princess Bride (1987), The Mask of Zorro (1998), Pirates of the Carribean (2003), Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) and Star Wars (1977). Aged 89, he was still working on Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Hobbit. Read the New York Times obituary.
TOOLS OF DIRECTING THE CAMERA - A WEEKEND MASTERCLASS WITH SIMON PHILLIPS
Friday 20th January 2012, 7pm to 9pm,
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd January, 10am to 5pm
Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes Hotel, Baker Street, London W1
The Guild is now delighted to promote this full weekend master-class exploring the Tools of Directing Camera revealing the powerful tasks that are part of the three-stage process from script to screen. This inspirational workshop is built around a series of highly participative practical exercises where Simon Phillips guides
participants through the development of emotionally moving storytelling through film.
Because of the one-to-one nature of Simon’s work, places are very limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Find more information see TRAINING or VIEW A PDF
VACLAV HAVEL - 1936-2011
Vaclav Havel, dissident Czech playwright, jailed by the Communist regime and who went on to become Czech president and a symbol of peace and freedom after leading the bloodless "Velvet Revolution," died at age 75 today, Sunday 18th December. (Reuters) Read the BBC obituary.
DIRECTORS UK OPENS TO WIDER RANGE OF RECORDED MEDIA DIRECTORS
The DGGB and the DGT are pleased to hear that our sister organisation, Directors UK (D-UK) wishes to make its membership more inclusive in order to strengthen its lobbying activities. The DGGB, the only organisation in the UK supporting directors across all media, welcomes and supports organisations that argue for the value and importance of the art of directing.
KEN RUSSELL - 1927-2011
Director Ken Russell died yesterday, 27/11/2011 aged 84. In his lifetime a naval officer, dancer, photographer and filmmaker, his contribution to British film can never be underestimated. A long-time Guild member, we salute him. Read the last interview with Russell (Guardian) and the Daily Telegraph obituary.
MARTIN PERCY PRESENTS - THE INTERACTIVE FILMMAKER'S MANIFESTO
Saturday 26th November (2pm-4pm) - FREE EVENT
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
In this talk Martin Percy looks at examples from around the world, covering all kinds of interactive film and many more. And we’ll take you through a short, simple manifesto for interactive filmmakers, designed to ensure that online film continues to move forward. Martin Percy is a director of interactive film and has won a Webby, 3 Emmy nominations and 2 BAFTA Award nominations, 8 Webby nominations and 11 Webby honorees. A one-day introduction to the methods of Sanford Meisner, as used by actor/director Sidney Pollock, writer/director David Mamet, etc. to draw truthful and emotionally rich performances from their actors, whether on stage or screen.For more details see EVENTS.
The Guild would like to thank Lionhead Studios for their support of this event.
CREATING VIOLENCE PART DEUX - PRACTICAL MAGIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN
Saturday 5th November 2011 (10.30am - 5pm)
Academy of Live & Recorded Arts Theatre
An opportunity absolutely not to be missed, this second one-day practical workshop follows up our immensely popular (and sellout) introductory March 2010 Staging Violence. The day is hosted by fight director and British Academy of Fencing member Prof. Andy Wilkinson and Guild Chair Ivor Benjamin, film and television director Charles Marriott, with fighting guests Roger Bartlett, Ronin Traynor and veteran fight arranger Derek Ware. A packed schedule will comprise: “film & edit” camera session,a practical introduction to the basics of staged combat, creating short action sequences for stage and screen,practical tips and tricks for stage and screen directors, discussion of film edited during the day and Q&A. For directors and students at all levels wanting to know more about the challenges of staging violence for film, television and theatre.
Find more information see TRAINING or VIEW A PDF.
SWORDMASTER BOB ANDERSON - 1922-2012
Fight director, movie swordsman and Olympic fencer Bob Anderson died 1st January 2012. after 60 years staging some of the most iconic swordfights in modern movie history, including The Princess Bride (1987), The Mask of Zorro (1998), Pirates of the Carribean (2003), Lord of the Rings (2001-2003) and Star Wars (1977). Aged 89, he was still working on Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Hobbit. Read the New York Times obituary.
TOOLS OF DIRECTING THE CAMERA - A WEEKEND MASTERCLASS WITH SIMON PHILLIPS
Friday 20th January 2012, 7pm to 9pm,
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd January, 10am to 5pm
Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes Hotel, Baker Street, London W1
This summer the Guild staged its second Introduction to Advanced Tools of Directing seminar. This sold out immediately - as have all our Tools of Directing workshops. Simon Phillips’ ground-breaking techniques give directors their own unique methodology, relating specifically to the director’s craft. Simon brings new insight and clarity to the complex task of directing film. |  |
VACLAV HAVEL - 1936-2011
Vaclav Havel, dissident Czech playwright, jailed by the Communist regime and who went on to become Czech president and a symbol of peace and freedom after leading the bloodless "Velvet Revolution," died at age 75 today, Sunday 18th December. (Reuters) Read the BBC obituary.
DIRECTORS UK OPENS TO WIDER RANGE OF RECORDED MEDIA DIRECTORS
The DGGB and the DGT are pleased to hear that our sister organisation, Directors UK (D-UK) wishes to make its membership more inclusive in order to strengthen its lobbying activities. The DGGB, the only organisation in the UK supporting directors across all media, welcomes and supports organisations that argue for the value and importance of the art of directing.
KEN RUSSELL - 1927-2011
Director Ken Russell died yesterday, 27/11/2011 aged 84. In his lifetime a naval officer, dancer, photographer and filmmaker, his contribution to British film can never be underestimated. A long-time Guild member, we salute him. Read the last interview with Russell (Guardian) and the Daily Telegraph obituary.
MARTIN PERCY PRESENTS - THE INTERACTIVE FILMMAKER'S MANIFESTO
Saturday 26th November (2pm-4pm) - FREE EVENT
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
In this talk Martin Percy looks at examples from around the world, covering all kinds of interactive film and many more. And we’ll take you through a short, simple manifesto for interactive filmmakers, designed to ensure that online film continues to move forward. Martin Percy is a director of interactive film and has won a Webby, 3 Emmy nominations and 2 BAFTA Award nominations, 8 Webby nominations and 11 Webby honorees. A one-day introduction to the methods of Sanford Meisner, as used by actor/director Sidney Pollock, writer/director David Mamet, etc. to draw truthful and emotionally rich performances from their actors, whether on stage or screen.For more details see EVENTS.
The Guild would like to thank Lionhead Studios for their support of this event.
CREATING VIOLENCE PART DEUX - PRACTICAL MAGIC FOR STAGE & SCREEN
Saturday 5th November 2011 (10.30am - 5pm)
Academy of Live & Recorded Arts Theatre
An opportunity absolutely not to be missed, this second one-day practical workshop follows up our immensely popular (and sellout) introductory March 2010 Staging Violence. The day is hosted by fight director and British Academy of Fencing member Prof. Andy Wilkinson and Guild Chair Ivor Benjamin, film and television director Charles Marriott, with fighting guests Roger Bartlett, Ronin Traynor and veteran fight arranger Derek Ware. A packed schedule will comprise: “film & edit” camera session,a practical introduction to the basics of staged combat, creating short action sequences for stage and screen,practical tips and tricks for stage and screen directors, discussion of film edited during the day and Q&A. For directors and students at all levels wanting to know more about the challenges of staging violence for film, television and theatre.
Find more information see TRAINING or VIEW A PDF.
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