Film and television director Thomas Schlamme will be honored with the Directors Guild of America’s 2017 Robert B. Aldrich Award for extraordinary service to the guild and to its membership, the DGA announced Wednesday.
In addition, Marie Cantin will receive the 2017 Frank Capra Achievement Award, which is given to an assistant director or unit production manager to honor career achievement in the industry and service to the DGA.
Schlamme has been a member of the DGA since 1978 and currently serves as the organization’s third vice president. His directing credits include television series “Friends,” “The Americans,” and films “So I Married an Axe Murderer” and “Miss Firecracker.”
Cantin, a former associate dean at the American Film Institute, most recently completed her fourth term as a DGA council chair, during which time she spearheaded numerous educational initiatives.
President Paris Barclay announced the honors, to be handed out at the 69th Annual DGA Awards during a special dinner held at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.
“From the boardroom to the bargaining table, Thomas Schlamme exemplifies the service and dedication upon which our Guild was founded – all while maintaining a successful and demanding career,” said Barclay. “For more than a decade and a half, we have all benefited from his laser-focus on the creative and economic rights of directors.”
“Since the moment she was elected to her first Guild post in 2003, Marie Cantin has been a staunch advocate and proud representative of her fellow Guild members who have also benefited tremendously from her unwavering commitment to education,” added Barclay. “We are thrilled to recognize her service and accomplishments.”
Past recipients of the DGA Robert B. Aldrich Award: Steven Soderbergh (2014) Michael Apted (2013)
William M. Brady (2009)
Paris Barclay (2007) Taylor Hackford (2007)
Jeremy Kagan (2004)
Jud Taylor (2003)
Edwin Sherin (2002)
Robert Butler (2001)
Tom Donovan (2001)
Arthur Hiller (1999)
Martha Coolidge (1998)
Delbert Mann (1997)
Daniel Petrie (1996)
Max A. Schindler (1995)
Burt Bluestein (1994)
Gene Reynolds (1993)
John Rich (1993)
Jack Shea (1992)
Larry Auerbach (1991)
Milt Felsen (1991)
George L. Schaefer (1990)
Gilbert Cates (1989)
Sheldon Leonard (1988)
George Sidney (1986)
Elliot Silverstein (1985)
Robert E. Wise (1984)
Past recipients of the DGA Frank Capra Achievement Award:
Mary Rae Thewlis (2016)
Phillip Goldfarb (2015)
Lee Blaine (2014)
Susan Zwerman (2013)
Katy E. Garretson (2012)
Cleve Landsberg (2010)
Kim Kurumada (2009)
Liz Ryan (2008)
Jerry H. Ziesmer (2006)
Herb Adelman (2005)
Stephen Glanzrock (2004)
Yudi Bennett (2003)
Burt Bluestein (2002)
Cheryl R. Downey (2000)
Tom Joyner (1999)
Bob Jeffords (1998)
Peter A. Runfolo (1994)
Willard H. Sheldon (1993)
Howard W. Koch (1991)
Stanley Ackerman (1990)
Alex Hapsas (1988)
Henry E. “Bud” Brill (1987)
Jane Schimel (1985)
Abby Singer (1985)
William Beaudine Jr. (1983)
William C. Gerrity (1983)
Wallace Worsley (1982)
David Golden (1982)
Francisco “Chico” Day (1981)
Emmett Emerson (1980)
11 Directors Who Followed in Their Dads' Filmmaking Footsteps (Photos)
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron ("Birdman") is working on a new untitled movie that chronicles a year in the life of a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s, while his son Jonas directed 2016's "Desierto" and is rebooting "Zorro."
Tom and Colin Hanks
Tom last directed "Larry Crowne," while son Colin directed the documentary "All Things Must Pass" about the rise and fall of Tower Records.
Carl and Rob Reiner
Carl's legendary career spans seven decades, while his son Rob directed the rom-com classic "When Harry Met Sally..." His next film, "LBJ," is about the political upheaval that Vice President Johnson faced when he was thrust into the presidency.
Clint and Alison Eastwood
Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood's ("Unforgiven") incredible career includes four Academy Awards and five Golden Globes, while daughter Alison's second feature as a director, a Mississippi-set drama called "Battlecreek," recently played the Santa Barbara and Newport Film festivals.
Ivan Reitman is best known for comedies "Meatballs" and "Ghostbusters," while his son Jason ("Up in the Air") has four Academy Award nominations, two of which are for Best Director.
Francis, Roman and Sofia Coppola
The celebrated director of "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now" has poured much of his energy lately into his wines and resorts. His son Roman directed the 2001 indie "CQ" and recent episodes of "Mozart in the Jungle." Meanwhile, daughter Sofia received an Oscar nom for her work on 2003's "Lost in Translation" and will next tackle "The Beguiled," a remake of the 1971 Clint Eastwood classic.
Hayao and Goro Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki attained international acclaim in his 50-year career as a masterful storyteller and a maker of anime films. His son, Goro, worked as a landscaper before before becoming a filmmaker. He has since directed "Tales from Earthsea" (2006) and "From Up on Poppy Hill" (2011).
John and Nick Cassasvetes
As a child, Nick Cassavetes appeared in two of his father's films: "Husbands" (1970) and "A Woman Under the Influence" (1974). Nick is best known for the 2004 romance "The Notebook" and will next direct UFC fighter Ronda Rousey in a remake of the '80s action classic "Road House."
John and Max Landis
John Landis recently premiered a restored version of his 1981 horror classic "An American Werewolf in London" at the Venice Film Festival. His son Max, who is on a tear as a screenwriter, made his directorial debut with "Me Him Her."
Melvin and Mario Van Peebles
Mario's 2004 biopic "BAADASSSSS!" describes the making of his father Melvin's seminal film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Mario directed the film, and also portrayed his father in the lead role.
Directing is the family business for Ridley Scott ("The Martian") and his progeny. Luke made his directorial debut with the 2016 sci-fi horror film "Morgan." His brother, Jake, directed the 2010 Kristen Stewart indie "Welcome to the Rileys," and continues to direct music videos. Their half-sister, Jordan Scott, directed the 2009 film "Cracks" with Eva Green and Juno Temple.
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