Directors Guild of America, a privately owned organization headquartered in the US, was founded in 1936 and employs approximately 1,160 individuals. The organization functions as a labor organization that represents the creative and economic rights of directors and members of the directorial team working across various media, including film, television, commercials, documentaries, news, sports, and new media. It represents members of the directorial team, such as Directors, Assistant Directors, Unit Production Managers, Associate Directors, Stage Managers, and Production Associates.
