Frank Capra Achievement Award

The Frank Capra Achievement Award is an American film award established by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) honoring assistant directors and unit production managers for career achievement and service to the DGA.[1] Named after the American director Frank Capra (1897–1991), it was first awarded at the 32nd Directors Guild of America Awards in 1980.[2]

  1. ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 14, 2017). "DGA To Honor Dwight Williams & Jim Tanker With Service Awards". Deadline. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  2. ^ "32nd Annual DGA Awards: Awards Ceremony Pictures". Directors Guild of America. Retrieved August 16, 2018. Frank Capra presenting the first Frank Capra Achievement Award to Emmett Emerson.