The Directors Guild of America has extended the contract of its national executive director, Russell Hollander, through 2029. Hollander, who has led the guild since 2017, oversees negotiations and operations for its 19,500 members. The renewal comes ahead of upcoming labor talks with major studios.
Russell Hollander will continue as national executive director of the Directors Guild of America until 2029, the guild announced on April 27. In a statement, Hollander expressed gratitude for the board's confidence amid industry changes. “I’m honored by the Board’s continued confidence in my service to the membership, especially during times of incredible change,” he said. He highlighted the guild's mission to advance members' creative and economic rights through partnerships between leaders and staff.
