Hazanavicius wins top directing award

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Michel Hazanavicius picked up the Directors Guild of America's Feature Film Award this weekend for his silent, black-and-white movie "The Artist."

The prize for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Miniseries went to Jon Cassar for "The Kennedys."

Patty Jenkins picked up the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Dramatic Series for helming the TV pilot of "The Killing."

The Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Comedy Series honor was presented to Robert B. Weide for "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Glenn Weiss won the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Musical Variety accolade for his work on the 65th annual Tony Awards show.

The award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Documentary went to James Marsh for "Project Nim."

The award winners were announced Saturday night during a dinner at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles.

Director/producer/actor Kelsey Grammer served as host of the ceremony.