56th Directors Guild of America Awards

The 56th Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievements in films, documentary and television in 2003, were presented on February 7, 2004, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The ceremony was hosted by Carl Reiner. The nominees in the feature film category were announced on January 6, 2004 and the other nominations starting on January 8, 2004.

Lifetime Achievement in Feature Film

 * Mike Nichols

Frank Capra Achievement Award

 * Stephen Glanzrock

Robert B. Aldrich Service Award

 * Jeremy Kagan

Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award

 * Peery Forbis

Honorary Life Member

 * Larry Auerbach