With this director win and the Critics Choice Award for Anora, we might be looking at a new frontrunner.

The Awards

Best Director

Sean Baker – Anora PP

Best First Feature

RaMell Ross – Nickel Boys WL PP TL

Best Documentary Director

Brendan Bellomo, Slava Leontyev – Porcelain War WL TL

Directors Guild of America Data

Year Founded: 1936
First Awards: 1948 (77)