The Zoobly Editor 
Los Angeles, CA — September 20, 2025
In a landmark moment for the film industry, acclaimed director Christopher Nolan has been elected President of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) during its Biennial National Convention held at the Guild’s headquarters in Los Angeles. The election, conducted by 167 delegates representing over 19,500 members, also ushered in a new slate of officers and board members, including legendary filmmaker Ron Howard as Second Vice-President.
Nolan, known for cinematic masterpieces such as Oppenheimer, Inception, and The Dark Knight, called the appointment “one of the greatest honors of my career.” He emphasized the Guild’s role in navigating the evolving landscape of filmmaking, particularly in areas like creative rights and artificial intelligence. Nolan has served on the DGA’s National Board and Western Directors Council since 2015 and currently chairs both the Theatrical Creative Rights Committee and the Artificial Intelligence Committee.
Joining Nolan in leadership are several prominent industry figures:
- Laura Belsey (The Walking Dead) was re-elected National Vice President
- Paris Barclay (Doctor Odyssey) continues as Secretary-Treasurer
- Todd Holland was elected First Vice-President
- Ron Howard, director of Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind, takes on the role of Second Vice-President
- Gina Prince-Bythewood, Seith Mann, Millicent Shelton, and Lily Olszewski round out the Vice-President roster
- Joyce Thomas was elected Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
The convention also marked the end of Lesli Linka Glatter’s four-year tenure as DGA President, during which she led the Guild through pivotal industry challenges including the 2023 actors’ and writers’ strikes.
With Nolan at the helm and a powerhouse team of directors behind him, the DGA is poised to tackle the creative and economic shifts reshaping Hollywood. As the Guild enters its next chapter, members and industry watchers alike will be looking to this leadership to champion innovation, protect artistic integrity, and strengthen the future of filmmaking.
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