New NEWS
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Announcement of the "DGJ NEXT ERA" Symposium and Commemorative Party to Commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Directors Guild of Japan
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"Survey on the Actual Conditions of the Trade Environment for Creators in Film and Anime Production Sites" from the Japan Fair Trade Commission
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Regarding the 2025 year-end party
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Information from the Filmmakers' Gravestone Association
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Geidankyo holds "Social Security Symposium for Artists"
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What is the Directors Guild of Jpan?
The role of film has changed with the times, but since its founding in 1936, the Directors Guild of Japan has worked hard to develop film and video culture and to raise the status of directors.
Through various initiatives to protect directors' rights and support free creative activity, we will join hands with all people who love film and visual works to pave the way to a new era.
Message of President
Katsuhide Motoki
Born in Toyama City in 1963. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Shochiku in 1987. He studied under masters such as Hiroshi Teshigahara, and studied in the United States in 94. He made his directorial debut with "Tenamonya Shosha" in 98. Since then, he has worked on many films, mainly comedies. His representative works include the "Tsuribaka Nisshi" series, "10 Promises to My Dog," "Super High Speed! Sankin Kotai," and others. After leaving Shochiku in 17, he has directed "Flying Tire," "The Boys," "The Great Rice Riot," "Shylock's Children" (23), "God of Curling" (24), and his latest work is "Eat the Fire-Eating Bird" (released October 2025).
Launch and history
The organization was founded in 1936 (Showa 11) by directors of feature films who wanted to be freed from the film industry and the five-company agreement at the time, and to establish their own independence and rights, with the aims of mutual aid, welfare assistance, and technical research. Later, it also included directors of non-feature films (cultural films, etc.).
In 1950, it was reorganized as a business cooperative under the Small and Medium Enterprise Cooperative Associations Act.
1. Establishment and protection of members' copyrights and moral rights
2. Establishing and protecting freedom of expression
3. In addition to collective agreements, we also carry out welfare programs and new employee awards.
Past acting president
(XNUMX th generation) Director Yoichi Sai
(7th generation) Director Yoji Yamada
(6th generation) Director Kinji Fukasaku
(XNUMXth generation) Director Nagisa Oshima
(XNUMXth generation) Director Heinosuke Gosho
(Third generation)Director Yasujiro Ozu
(Second generation) Director Kenji Mizoguchi
(First generation) Director Minoru Murata
Member directory
The directory page introduces current managers belonging to our association as well as predecessors who have left their mark on history.
Please also pay attention to the next generation of talent with unique perspectives and creativity, and witness the inheritance and development of film culture.
Join
Directors of all kinds of video works, including not only theatrical films, but also TV dramas, documentaries, animation, VP, PR, and commercials, can join. Membership requires recommendation from an association member and examination by the board of directors. Enrollment fee: 1 yen, capital investment: 1 yen (returnable upon withdrawal), monthly membership fee: 3,500 yen. 8% of the rights income is used as administrative fees and is used for the association's operating expenses. These rights have been acquired by the association.
Contact Us
Cooperative Association Japan Film Directors Association
(Directors Guild of Japan)
For any inquiries, please contact us below.
Address
〒106-0032
Roppongi Yamauchi Building 2F, 7-3-22 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6721-0955
FAX: 03-6721-0966
Mail:
Regarding partial use: bubun@dgj.or.jp
Other inquiries: infoml@dgj.or.jp
What is the Directors Guild of Jpan?
The role of movies has changed over time, but since its founding in 1936, the Directors Guild of Japan has worked hard to develop film and video culture and improve the status of directors. Through various initiatives to protect the rights of directors and support free creative activities, we will work hand in hand with all those who love film and visual works to pave the way to a new era.
Message of President
Katsuhide Motoki
Born in Toyama City in 1963. After graduating from Waseda University, he joined Shochiku in 1987. He studied under great masters such as Hiroshi Teshigawara and went to study in the United States in 94. Debuted as a director in 98 with ``Tenamonya Shosha.'' Since then, he has produced many works, mainly comedies. His representative works include the ``Tsuribaka Nisshi'' series, ``Inu to watashi no 10 no yakusoku,'' ``Chô kôsoku! Sankin kôtai,'' and others. After leaving Shochiku in 17, he has produced ``Soratobu taiya'', ``Shonentachi'', ``Okome soudou'', ``Shylock's Children'' (23), and his latest work ``The God of Curling''
Launch and history
In 1936 (Showa 11), feature film directors came together to liberate themselves from the five-company agreement at the time and establish independence and rights, and started working on mutual aid, welfare, technological research, etc. Founded with a purpose. Later, directors of non-dramatic films (cultural films, etc.) were also included. In 5, the company was reorganized as a business cooperative under the Small and Medium Enterprises Cooperative Association Act. 1950. Establishment and protection of copyrights and moral rights of the members of the association 25. Establishment and protection of freedom of expression 1. In addition to collective bargaining agreements, we also carry out projects such as welfare programs and newcomer awards.
Past acting president
(XNUMX th generation) Director Yoichi Sai
(7th generation) Director Yoji Yamada
(6th generation) Director Kinji Fukasaku
(XNUMXth generation) Director Nagisa Oshima
(XNUMXth generation) Director Heinosuke Gosho
(Third generation)Director Yasujiro Ozu
(Second generation) Director Kenji Mizoguchi
(First generation) Director Minoru Murata
Member directory
The directory page introduces current managers who belong to our association, as well as our predecessors who have left their mark on our history. Please pay attention to the next generation of talent with unique perspectives and creativity, and watch the inheritance and development of film culture.
Join
Directors of all kinds of video works, including not only theatrical films, but also TV dramas, documentaries, animation, VP, PR, and commercials, can join. Membership requires recommendation from an association member and examination by the board of directors. Enrollment fee: 1 yen, capital investment: 1 yen (returnable upon withdrawal), monthly membership fee: 3,500 yen. 8% of the rights income is used as administrative fees and is used for the association's operating expenses. These rights have been acquired by the association.