Lucia Aniello, Mike Flanagan, Karyn Kusama, Boots Riley and Lesli Linka Glatter Among Mentors for DGA Women’s Steering Committee

Variety reports: Lucia Aniello (“Hacks,” “Broad City”), Mike Flanagan (“Carrie,” upcoming “The Exorcist: Martyrs”), Boots Riley (“I Love.

The Directors Guild of America’s Women’s Steering Committee has announced its seventh class of mentors and mentees. The mentorship program pairs mid-career women and nonbinary directors with established mentors to help them navigate the early days of their careers.

This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Lucia Aniello, Mike Flanagan and Boots Riley.

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United States · Americas

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23 Oct 2026, 01:40 IST

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Lucia Aniello, Mike Flanagan, Boots Riley, Karyn Kusama

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Entertainment

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• VarietyLucia Aniello, Mike Flanagan, Karyn Kusama, Boots Riley and Lesli Linka Glatter Among Mentors for DGA Women’s Steering Committee 23 Oct, 01:40

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