diff --git a/twython/endpoints.py b/twython/endpoints.py
index 78b2668..0d1dd39 100644
--- a/twython/endpoints.py
+++ b/twython/endpoints.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ import os
 import warnings
 from io import BytesIO
 from time import sleep
-from utils import old_format_direct_messages
+from .utils import old_format_direct_messages
 #try:
     #from StringIO import StringIO
 #except ImportError: