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.