Trending Now - Russell Hollander's DGA Leadership Extended Until 2029

WHO:

Deadline - Russell Hollander, national executive director of the Directors Guild of America (DGA)

Variety - Russell Hollander, national executive director of the Directors Guild of America (DGA)

WHAT:

Deadline - The DGA has extended Russell Hollander's contract through 2029.

Variety - The extension of Hollander's employment contract is set to last until the end of 2029.

Variety - The DGA is scheduled to begin its collective bargaining process with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on May 11.

WHEN:

Variety - The collective bargaining process with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers is set to begin on May 11.

WHY:

Deadline - Russell Hollander expressed honor at the Board’s continued confidence in his service to the membership, especially during times of incredible change.

HOW:

Deadline - The decision to extend Hollander's contract was made by the Board of the DGA.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 23:19 UTC)

The Directors Guild of America has extended Russell Hollander's contract as national executive director through the end of 2029, a decision made by the DGA Board. Hollander expressed his gratitude for the Board's continued confidence in his leadership, especially during such transformative times for the industry. Additionally, the DGA is set to begin its collective bargaining process with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on May 11.