A couple of non-Oscar contenders on the list and those are the only surprises.

The Nominations

Best Documentary Director

Mstyslav Chernov – 2000 Meters to Andriivka
Geet Gandbhir – The Perfect Neighbor
Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni – Cutting Through Rocks
Elizabeth Lo – Mistress Dispeller
Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus – Cover-Up

Directors Guild of America Data

Year Founded: 1936
First Awards: 1948 (78)