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Christopher Nolan Elected DGA President, Aims for Member Rights

9/23/2025

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Christopher Nolan has been elected president of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), succeeding Lesli Linka Glatter.
He aims to protect creative and economic rights for guild members; leadership includes Laura Belsey and Paris Barclay.
Next year, the DGA will negotiate with major studios on safety and streaming residuals; Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey premieres in July.

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Christopher Nolan has been elected president of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), succeeding Lesli Linka Glatter.
He aims to protect creative and economic rights for guild members; leadership includes Laura Belsey and Paris Barclay.
Next year, the DGA will negotiate with major studios on safety and streaming residuals; Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey premieres in July.