MEDIA ADVISORY, June 13, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: A celebration of the quality, artistry and long history
of the genre. To underscore the director's role in
bringing these films to life, the DGA will be kicking
off its "Movies For Television: Four Decades of
Directorial Excellence" campaign with special guest
speakers and a historical clip montage of more than 80
significant movies for television and mini-series. To
be followed by a gala party to reconnect friends and
colleagues.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
6:00 p.m. Setup
7:00 p.m. Event
WHERE: Directors Guild of America
7920 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
WHO: Special guests including directors, actors, producers
and studio executives of many of the most notable
movies for television and mini-series of the past
four decades. Scheduled to appear to date: Helen Mirren,
Elizabeth I; Thora Birch, Homeless to Harvard: The Liz
Murray Story; Joe Mantegna, The Rat Pack.
WHY: Throughout the four decades since the first movie made
exclusively for television aired, directors and their
creative collaborators have been making films that tell
compelling stories. Too often, these films and their
creators have not received the recognition they deserve
for the quality of their work and its impact on millions
of television viewers.
RSVP: RSVP to (310) 289-5334 by Monday, June 19, 2006.