The following is a statement from Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), congratulating Christopher Nolan on his election as president of the Directors Guild of America (DGA):
“From superhero classics to iconic thrillers to Oscar-winning epics, Christopher Nolan is a legend behind the camera — and I know he will be a potent force leading the 19,000-plus members of the Directors Guild of America.
“The MPA and the DGA are partners in promoting a strong and thriving creative community. Chris is a titan of large-scale storytelling, and I look forward to working with him, executive director Russ Hollander, and the guild’s new slate of officers on our big-picture goal: directing the next chapter of this industry toward more growth, more masterpieces, and more opportunities for our creative workforce.
“Congratulations, Chris, on your election as the next DGA President.”
