LABA Attends the 77th Annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards
Director/filmmaker Harrison Engle, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, guest, director Ang Lee (DGA Lifetime Achievement Award), and Freda Ou, chairman of LABA South China
Beverly Hills, California, USA. 8th February, 2025. The 77th Annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The evening’s top prize category, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film went to Sean Baker for “Anora", the Michael Apted First-Time Theatrical Feature Film award went to RaMell Ross for “Nickel Boys,”and the Documentary film award went to Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev for "Porcelain War." In television, the Dramatic Series award went to Frederick E.O. Toye for “Shogun,” and the Comedy Series award went to Lucia Aniello for “Hacks.” Actress Michelle Yeoh presented the DGA’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award to renowned director Ang Lee for his distinguished achievement in feature films.
For a complete list of the award winners, go to the DGA website.
Director/filmmaker Harrison Engle, director Ang Lee (DGA Lifetime Achievement Award), and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA
Slava Leontyev and Brendan Bellomo (R) holding porcelain figure of "Porcelain War," (Documentary film winners) with director/filmmaker Harrison Engle (center)
Judd Apatow hosted the ceremony before an audience of more than 1,000 guests. Presenters included (in alphabetical order): Maude Apatow, Ike Barinholtz, Adrien Brody, Marie Cantin, Colman Domingo, Paul W. Downs, Ayo Edebiri, Elle Fanning, Ralph Fiennes, Justine Lupe, Mikey Madison, Kathleen McGill, Demi Moore, Christopher Nolan, Zoe Saldana, Timothy Simons, Sebastian Stan, Taylor Tomlinson, Jessica Williams, Bowen Yang, and Michelle Yeoh.
Director/filmmaker Harrison Engle, Talk show host/LABA Board member Carlos Amezcua of Beond TV
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, attended the ceremony as a guest of Harrison Engle, a DGA member who has directed and produced over 80 films and TV shows, and won many awards. Engle is also a LABA Board member and co-chairman of the LABA Biennial International Art Festival. Freda Ou, chairman of LABA South China, talk show host/LABA Board member Carlos Amezcua of Beond TV, model/actress Dustin Quick, and others stopped by to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the event.
Model/actress Dustin Quick and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA
Director/filmmaker Harrison Engle and Freda Ou, chairman of LABA South China
TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA
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