DGA to Honor Francis Ford Coppola in October

NEW YORK (AP) — The Directors Guild of America (DGA) is set to honor Francis Ford Coppola at its 25th DGA Honors this October.

The ceremony, taking place on October 17 at the DGA Theater in New York, marks the first DGA Honors since 2018. Coppola, 85, has been a significant figure in the industry, having been nominated five times by the DGA and winning its award for outstanding directorial achievement twice, for “The Godfather” in 1972 and its sequel in 1974. His new film and first feature in 13 years, “Megalopolis,” is set to open in theaters on September 27.

“Megalopolis,” which Coppola financed out of his own pocket, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May to a mixed critical reception. The film will also make its North American debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Apart from Coppola, the Directors Guild will honor former CBS News executive Susan Zirinsky, the brother-and-sister duo Tony and Gina Argento of Broadway Stages, and arthouse film company Criterion.

Lesli Linka Glatter, President of the DGA, said in a statement, “We are incredibly proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of DGA Honors and to recognize the accomplishments of visionary storytellers who have greatly influenced American culture through their tremendous contributions to film and television.”