Spreading the love widely, DC’s critics didn’t seem to focus on one particular film over another, though it’s interesting to see The Brutalist winning a single award for directing although none of the individual parts were recognized.

Award Tallies

(2) Anora, A Real Pain, Conclave, The Wild Robot, Wicked
(1) Blitz, The Brutalist, Challengers, Civil War, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, The Fall Guy, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Nosferatu, The Piano Lesson, Sing Sing, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

The Awards

Best Feature

Wicked

Best Animated Feature

The Wild Robot

Best Director

Brady Corbet – The Brutalist

Best Actor

Colman Domingo – Sing Sing

Best Actress

Mikey Madison – Anora

Best Supporting Actor

Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain

Best Supporting Actress

Danielle Deadwyler – The Piano Lesson

Best Original Screenplay

A Real Pain

Best Adapted Screenplay

Conclave

Best Original Score

Challengers

Best Editing

TIE:
Anora
Dune: Part Two

Best Cinematography

Nosferatu

Best Production Design

Wicked

Best International Film

Emilia Pérez

Best Documentary

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Best Youth Performance

Elliott Heffernan – Blitz

Best Voice Performance

Lupita Nyong’o – The Wild Robot

Best Motion Capture

Best Motion Capture
Owen Teague – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Best Acting Ensemble

Conclave

Best Stunts

The Fall Guy

Best Portrayal of Washington, DC

Civil War

Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Data

Year Founded: 2002
First Awards: 2002 (23)