Apple’s ‘The Studio’ and ‘Mr. Scorsese’ Triumph at the 78th Directors Guild Awards
At the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awards, held on February 7, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, Apple TV+ achieved a significant milestone by securing three prestigious awards across comedy, documentary, and commercial categories. This remarkable achievement underscores Apple’s growing influence and excellence in the entertainment industry.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg were honored with the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series for their work on The Oner, an episode from the acclaimed series The Studio. The show has garnered widespread acclaim, becoming the most Emmy-winning freshman comedy in history with 13 wins, including Outstanding Comedy and Outstanding Lead Actor for Seth Rogen. It has also secured Golden Globe Awards for Best Comedy and Best Actor in a Comedy for Rogen, as well as Critics Choice Awards for Best Comedy, Best Actor in a Comedy (Rogen), and Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy (Ike Barinholtz). Additionally, The Studio has been recognized by the American Film Institute as a TV Program of the Year and has received numerous nominations from various guilds and societies. ([apple.com](https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/02/apples-the-studio-and-mr-scorsese-score-at-the-78th-annual-directors-guild-awards/?utm_source=openai))
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Series
Rebecca Miller received the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Series for the All This Filming Isn’t Healthy episode of Mr. Scorsese. This documentary series has been lauded for its insightful portrayal of the legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Prior to this accolade, Mr. Scorsese won at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards for Best Biographical Documentary and Best Limited Documentary Series and received nominations for the PGA Awards, the American Cinema Editors Awards, and the Guild of Music Supervisors Awards. ([apple.com](https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/02/apples-the-studio-and-mr-scorsese-score-at-the-78th-annual-directors-guild-awards/?utm_source=openai))
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials
Kim Gehrig was recognized with the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials for Apple’s I’m Not Remarkable campaign. This marks Gehrig’s third DGA victory, following earlier wins for Apple campaigns in 2022, highlighting Apple’s consistent excellence in advertising direction. ([apple.com](https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/02/apples-the-studio-and-mr-scorsese-score-at-the-78th-annual-directors-guild-awards/?utm_source=openai))
A Landmark Achievement for Apple
This year’s Directors Guild Awards marked a significant achievement for Apple, as it doubled its previous total of DGA wins in a single night. The recognition across multiple categories reflects Apple’s broad creative reach and its commitment to producing high-quality content across various genres. Both The Studio and Mr. Scorsese are currently available for streaming on Apple TV+, adding to the platform’s growing list of acclaimed original content. ([apple.com](https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/02/apples-the-studio-and-mr-scorsese-score-at-the-78th-annual-directors-guild-awards/?utm_source=openai))
