The Guild’s primary thrust is to encourage and maintain high
standards of the Practice whilst ensuring member protection
The Director’s Guild of Nigeria (DGN) is an entertainment guild which serves as the umbrella for film and television directors in the Nigerian motion picture industry.Originally founded in 1999,it is currently headed by Victor Okhai who serves as the President.
Created as a platform to mutually benefit and protect the interests and welfare of its members, as well as its other stakeholders
DGN organizes workshops, training, and seminars to improve the skills of its members
We have different branches and locations within Nigeria.
DGN ensures that its members adhere to ethical and professional standards in filmmaking, fostering quality control and professionalism
The guild helps directors gain exposure by facilitating their participation in national and international film festivals
The guild provides platforms for directors to collaborate, share ideas, and connect with other industry professionals
DGN fosters partnerships with international film bodies, offering its members opportunities to participate in global events and learn from other filmmaking industries.
The guild represents directors in discussions with government agencies, production companies, and other stakeholders to protect the rights and interests of directors
DGN supports its members in protecting their intellectual property rights and assists in legal matters related to copyright infringements
Event calendar displaying upcoming seminars, workshops, screenings, and other guild-related events.
Discover the trailblazers who have shaped the vision and legacy of the Directors Guild of Nigeria. Their leadership continues to inspire the next generation of filmmakers
Exclusive blog section accessible to registered members only, showcasing member activities, industry insigths and exclusive content.
Learn about the visionary leader whose passion for storytelling and dedication to the craft laid the foundation for the Directors Guild of Nigeria
Details of different branches and their locations within Nigeria. With contact information specific to each branch.
The Directors’ Guild of Nigeria boasts of a unique founding history; six men sat together despite extraneous circumstances in 1999, unhappy with the unprofessional treatment of directors in the emerging Nollywood. Practices including copyright infringements, poor remuneration, inadequate welfare, and poor crediting vexed these men, who came to be known as The Six Angry Men; they came to a resolution, and DGN was born. Today that guild has become the apex guild, and 2024 is the year of the 25th anniversary of DGN, and we think it’s worthy of celebration, and Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, is playing host to the event from 16th-20th of October 2024.
I want to encourage you to please clear your calendars, as it’s going to be one huge party in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
Thank you very much, and God bless you.
