The Directors Guild of America has nominated LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE's Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris for "Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Feature Film."

Directors Guild of America President Michael Apted made the announcement today. In his words:

"Each of these five nominees has demonstrated a remarkable ability to blend craft and vision in the pursuit of masterful storytelling," Apted said. "What makes it truly meaningful to directors is that this award is decided solely by their peers - the men and women who know first hand the passion, sweat and fear that goes into creating feature films. My congratulations to each of the nominees."

The winner will be announced at the 59th Annual DGA Awards Dinner on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.

Jonathan and Valerie's directorial team include:

• Unit Production Manager: Michael Beugg
• First Assistant Director: Thomas Patrick Smith
• Second Assistant Director: Gregory Smith
• Second Second Assistant Director: Kate Greenberg

Congratulations everyone!