Film directors have secured a preliminary four-year contract agreement with major studios and streaming platforms following negotiations that began a month ago.
The tentative agreement was announced Tuesday between the Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after four weeks of contract discussions.
These negotiations marked the first conducted under the leadership of new DGA President Christopher Nolan, who assumed the position in September.
The four-year contract duration matches recent agreements ratified by writers and actors unions, extending beyond the typical three-year industry standard and suggesting the possibility of extended labor stability amid ongoing industry changes.
According to a DGA statement, the tentative contract requires approval from the guild’s national board before any terms are disclosed. Following board approval, the agreement must receive ratification from guild membership, though preliminary agreements typically receive approval at both levels.
The current directors’ contract was scheduled to end on June 30.
In their statement, the AMPTP expressed satisfaction with reaching “a fair deal that helps advance a stable and successful entertainment industry.”
