HQ Function

Serves as the primary administrative center, handling national guild operations, contract negotiations, member services, legal affairs, and hosting major guild events and screenings.

Notable Features:

The DGA's Los Angeles headquarters features iconic architecture and includes state-of-the-art facilities such as the DGA Theater Complex (with multiple screening rooms), meeting spaces, a boardroom, and administrative offices. The building is a well-known landmark.

Work Culture:

A professional and member-driven environment focused on advocacy, protection of creative rights, and fostering a strong community for directors and their teams. The culture emphasizes industry expertise, collaboration, and dedication to the craft.

HQ Significance:

Its location in Los Angeles is highly significant, providing immediate access and proximity to major film studios, production companies, talent agencies, and a large concentration of its membership. It's a central hub for industry activities.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters reflects the DGA's commitment to excellence in filmmaking, its strong standing within the entertainment industry, and its dedication to serving its members effectively.

Location:

While the DGA is primarily a United States-based labor organization, its influence and agreements extend globally wherever its members work on projects produced by signatory companies. The DGA works to protect its members' rights and uphold contract standards on international productions and collaborates with sister guilds in other countries to address global industry issues. It does not typically maintain physical offices outside the U.S. but supports members working internationally.

Street Address:

7920 Sunset Boulevard

City:

Los Angeles

State/Province:

CA

Country:

USA