Francis Ford Coppola to be Honored by DGA in October

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) is set to pay tribute to acclaimed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola during its 25th DGA Honors ceremony on October 17 at the DGA Theater in New York. This marks the first DGA Honors event since 2018, highlighting the guild's commitment to recognizing significant contributions to the film industry. Coppola, 85, has a storied history with the DGA, having received five nominations and winning the award for outstanding directorial achievement twice for his iconic films, “The Godfather” (1972) and its sequel (1974). His latest project, “Megalopolis,” which is his first feature film in 13 years, is set to open in theaters on September 27. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to mixed reviews and will also be showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival. In addition to Coppola, the DGA will honor several other notable figures, including former CBS News executive Susan Zirinsky, and the sibling duo Tony and Gina Argento from Broadway Stages. The arthouse film company Criterion will also be recognized for its contributions to cinema. Lesli Linka Glatter, DGA president, expressed pride in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the DGA Honors, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging visionary storytellers who have significantly influenced American culture through their work in film and television.