2026 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Paul Thomas Anderson
Picture for Nomination: One Battle After Another
Age: 55
From: United States
Filmography: Licorice Pizza (2021), Phantom Thread (2017), Junun (2015), Inherent Vice (2014), The Master (2012), There Will Be Blood (2007), Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Magnolia (1999), Boogie Nights (1997), Hard Eight (1996)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2022 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Licorice Pizza
2018 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Phantom Thread
2008 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for There Will Be Blood

Achievements in Directing:
2026 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for One Battle After Another
2026 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for One Battle After Another
2026 Golden Globes Best Director for One Battle After Another
2022 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Licorice Pizza
2022 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Licorice Pizza
2012 Venice Film Festival Best Director for The Master
2008 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for There Will Be Blood
2008 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for There Will Be Blood
2008 Berlin International Film Festival Best Director for There Will Be Blood
2002 Cannes Film Festival Best Director for Punch-Drunk Love

Nominee: Ryan Coogler
Picture for Nomination: Sinners
Age: 39
From: United States
Filmography: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Black Panther (2018), Creed (2015), Fruitvale Station (2013)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2026 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Sinners
2026 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Sinners
2026 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Sinners

Nominee: Josh Safdie
Picture for Nomination: Marty Supreme
Age: 41
From: United States
Filmography: Uncut Gems (2019), Good Time (2017), Heaven Knows What (2014), Lenny Cooke (2013), Buttons (2011), Daddy Longlegs (2009), The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2026 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Marty Supreme
2026 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Marty Supreme

Nominee: Joachim Trier
Picture for Nomination: Sentimental Value
Age: 51
From: Denmark
Filmography: The Worst Person in the World (2021), The Other Munch (2018), Thelma (2017), Louder Than Bombs (2015), Oslo, August 31st (2011), Reprise (2006)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2026 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Sentimental Value
2026 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Sentimental Value

Nominee: Chloé Zhao
Picture for Nomination: Hamnet
Age: 43
From: China
Filmography: Eternals (2021), Nomadland (2020), The Rider (2017), Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2021 Best Achievement in Directing for Nomadland

Achievements in Directing:
2026 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Hamnet
2026 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Hamnet
2026 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Hamnet
2021 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for Nomadland
2021 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for Nomadland
2021 Golden Globes Best Director for Nomadland

Conclusion:
2 March 2026
Who Will Win Likely: c
Who May Be Alternate: Ryan Coogler for Sinners

23 February 2026
Who Will Win Likely: Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another
Who May Be Alternate: Ryan Coogler for Sinners

9 February 2026
Who Will Win Likely: Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another
Who May Be Alternate: Ryan Coogler for Sinners

28 January 2026
Who Will Win Likely: Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another
Who May Be Alternate: Ryan Coogler for Sinners

25 January 2026
Who Will Win Likely: Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another
Who May Be Alternate: Ryan Coogler for Sinners

Who Should Win: Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another
Who Got Snubbed: Guillermo del Toro for Frankenstein, Kleber Mendonça Filho for The Secret Agent
Personal Favorite: Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value
Who Wins? Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another

2025 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Jacques Audiard
Picture for Nomination: Emilia Pérez
Age: 72
From: France
Filmography: Paris, 13th District (2021), The Sisters Brothers (2018), Dheepan (2015), Rust and Bone (2012), A Prophet (2009), The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005), Read My Lips (2001), A Self-Made Hero (1996), See How They Fall (1994)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2025 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Emilia Pérez
2025 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Emilia Pérez
2025 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Emilia Pérez
2018 Venice Film Festival Best Director for The Sisters Brothers

Nominee: Sean Baker
Picture for Nomination: Anora
Age: 53
From: United States
Filmography: Red Rocket (2021), The Florida Project (2017), Tangerine (2015), Starlet (2012), Prince of Broadway (2008), Take Out (2004), Four Letter Words (2000)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2025 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Anora
2025 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Anora
2025 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Anora

Nominee: Brady Corbet
Picture for Nomination: The Brutalist
Age: 36
From: United States
Filmography: 30/30 Vision: 3 Decades of Strand Releasing (2019), Vox Lux (2018), The Childhood of a Leader (2015)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2025 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for The Brutalist
2025 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for The Brutalist
2025 Golden Globes Best Director for The Brutalist
2024 Venice Film Festival Best Director for The Brutalist

Nominee: Coralie Fargeat
Picture for Nomination: The Substance
Age: 48
From: France
Filmography: Revenge (2017)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is her first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2025 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Substance
2025 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Substance

Nominee: James Mangold
Picture for Nomination: A Complete Unknown
Age: 61
From: United States
Filmography: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), Ford v Ferrari (2019), Logan (2017), The Wolverine (2013), Knight and Day (2010), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), Walk the Line (2005), Identity (2003), Kate and Leopold (2001), Girl, Interrupted (1999), Cop Land (1997), Heavy (1995)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2025 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for A Complete Unknown

Conclusion:
2 March 2025
Who Will Win Likely: Sean Baker for Anora
Who May Be Alternate: Brady Corbet for The Brutalist

24 February 2025
Who Will Win Likely: Sean Baker for Anora
Who May Be Alternate: Brady Corbet for The Brutalist

17 February 2025
Who Will Win Likely: Sean Baker for Anora
Who May Be Alternate: Brady Corbet for The Brutalist

10 February 2025
Who Will Win Likely: Sean Baker for Anora
Who May Be Alternate: Brady Corbet for The Brutalist

27 January 2025
Who Will Win Likely: Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
Who May Be Alternate: Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez

Who Should Win: Coralie Fargeat for The Substance
Who Got Snubbed: Edward Berger for Conclave, Jon M. Chu for Wicked
Personal Favorite: Coralie Fargeat for The Substance
Who Wins? Sean Baker for Anora

2024 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Jonathan Glazer
Picture for Nomination: The Zone of Interest
Age: 58
From: England
Filmography: Under the Skin (2013), Birth (2004), Sexy Beast (2000)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2024 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Zone of Interest

Nominee: Yorgos Lanthimos
Picture for Nomination: Poor Things
Age: 50
From: Greece
Filmography: The Favourite (2018), The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), The Lobster (2015), Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013), Alps (2011), Dogtooth (2009), Kinetta (2005), My Best Friend (2001)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2019 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for The Favourite

Achievements in Directing:
2024 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Poor Things
2024 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Poor Things
2019 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Favourite

Nominee: Christopher Nolan
Picture for Nomination: Oppenheimer
Age: 53
From: England
Filmography: Tenet (2020), Dunkirk (2017), Interstellar (2014), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Inception (2010), The Dark Knight (2008), The Prestige (2006), Batman Begins (2005), Insomnia (2002), Momento (2000), Following (1998)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2018 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Dunkirk

Achievements in Directing:
2024 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Oppenheimer
2024 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for Oppenheimer
2024 Golden Globes Best Director for Oppenheimer
2018 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Dunkirk
2018 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Dunkirk
2018 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Dunkirk
2011 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Inception
2011 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Inception
2011 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Inception
2009 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Dark Knight
2002 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Momento

Nominee: Martin Scorsese
Picture for Nomination: Killers of the Flower Moon
Age: 81
From: United States
Filmography: Personality Crisis: One Night Only (2022), The Irishman (2019), Rolling Thunder Revue (2019), Silence (2016), The 50 Year Argument (2014), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Hugo (2011), George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011), Public Speaking (2010), A Letter to Elia (2010), Shutter Island (2010), Shine a Light (2008), The Departed (2006), The Aviator (2004), Gangs of New York (2002), Bringing Out the Dead (1999), My Voyage to Italy (1999), Kundun (1997), Casino (1995), The Age of Innocence (1993), Cape Fear (1991), Goodfellas (1990), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Color of Money (1986), After Hours (1985), The King of Comedy (1982), Raging Bull (1980), American Boy: A Profile of - Steven Prince (1978), The Last Waltz (1978), New York, New York (1977), Taxi Driver (1976), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Italianamerican (1974), Mean Streets (1973), Boxcar Bertha (1972), Street Scenes (1970), The Honeymoon Killers (1970), Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967), New York City... Melting Point (1966)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2020 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for The Irishman
2014 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street
2012 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Hugo
2007 Best Achievement in Directing for The Departed
2005 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for The Aviator
2003 Best Director Nomination for Gangs of New York
1991 Best Director Nomination for Goodfellas
1989 Best Director Nomination for The Last Temptation of Christ
1981 Best Director Nomination for The Raging Bull

Achievements in Directing:
2024 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Killers of the Flower Moon
2024 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Killers of the Flower Moon
2020 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for The Irishman
2020 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Irishman
2020 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Irishman
2014 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street
2014 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street
2012 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Hugo
2012 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Nomination for George Harrison: Living in the Material World
2012 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Hugo
2012 Golden Globes Best Director for Hugo
2007 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for The Departed
2007 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Departed
2007 Golden Globes Best Director for The Departed
2005 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Aviator
2005 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Aviator
2005 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Aviator
2003 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Gangs of New York
2003 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Gangs of New York
2003 Golden Globes Best Director for Gangs of New York
1996 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Casino
1994 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Age of Innocence
1994 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Age of Innocence
1991 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Goodfellas
1991 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Goodfellas
1991 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Goodfellas
1990 Venice Film Festival Best Director for Goodfellas
1986 Cannes Film Festival Best Director for After Hours
1984 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for The King of Comedy
1981 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Raging Bull
1981 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Raging Bull
1977 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Taxi Driver
1977 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Taxi Driver
1976 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Nominee: Justine Triet
Picture for Nomination: Anatomy of a Fall
Age: 45
From: France
Filmography: Sibyl (2019), In Bed with Victoria (2016), Age of Panic (2013), Des ombres dans la maison (2010), Solférino (2009)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is her first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2024 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Anatomy of a Fall

Conclusion:
10 March 2024
Who Will Win Likely: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Who May Be Alternate: Justine Triet for Anatomy of a Fall

26 February 2024
Who Will Win Likely: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Who May Be Alternate: Martin Scorsese for Killers of the Flower Moon

14 February 2024
Who Will Win Likely: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Who May Be Alternate: Yorgos Lanthimos for Poor Things

28 January 2024
Who Will Win Likely: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Who May Be Alternate: Martin Scorsese for Killers of the Flower Moon

Who Should Win: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Who Got Snubbed: Greta Gerwig for Barbie, Alexander Payne for The Holdovers
Personal Favorite: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
Who Wins? Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer

2023 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Todd Field
Picture for Nomination: Tár
Age: 58
From: United States
Filmography: Little Children (2006), In the Bedroom (2001)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2023 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Tár
2023 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Tár

Nominee: Daniel Kwan
Picture for Nomination: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Age: 34
From: United States
Filmography: Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia (2020), Swiss Army Man (2016)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2023 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Everything Everywhere All at Once
2023 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Everything Everywhere All at Once
2023 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Everything Everywhere All at Once

Nominee: Daniel Scheinert
Picture for Nomination: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Age: 35
From: United States
Filmography: Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia (2020), The Death of Dick Long (2019), Swiss Army Man (2016)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2023 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for Everything Everywhere All at Once
2023 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Everything Everywhere All at Once
2023 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Everything Everywhere All at Once

Nominee: Martin McDonagh
Picture for Nomination: The Banshees of Inisherin
Age: 52
From: England
Filmography: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Seven Psychopaths (2012), In Bruges (2008)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2023 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for The Banshees of Inisherin
2023 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Banshees of Inisherin
2023 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Banshees of Inisherin
2018 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
2018 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
2018 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Nominee: Ruben Östlund
Picture for Nomination: Triangle of Sadness
Age: 48
From: Sweden
Filmography: The Square (2017), Force Majeure (2014), Play (2011), Involuntary (2008), The Guitar Mongoloid (2004), Family Again (2002)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
His record is clean.

Nominee: Steven Spielberg
Picture for Nomination: The Fabelmans
Age: 76
From: United States
Filmography: West Side Story (2021), Ready Player One (2018), The Post (2017), BFG (2016), Bridge of Spies (2015), Lincoln (2012), War Horse (2011), The Adventures of Tintin (2011), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Munich (2005), War of the Worlds (2005), The Terminal (2004), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Minority Report (2002), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Amistad (1997), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), Schindler's List (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), Hook (1991), Always (1989), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Empire of the Sun (1987), The Color Purple (1985), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), 1941 (1979), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Jaws (1975), The Sugarland Express (1974), Firelight (1964)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2022 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for West Side Story
2013 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Lincoln
2006 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Munich
1999 Best Director for Saving Private Ryan
1994 Best Director for Schindler's List
1983 Best Director Nomination for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982 Best Director Nomination for Raiders of the Lost Ark
1978 Best Director Nomination for Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Achievements in Directing:
2023 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for The Fabelmans
2023 Golden Globes Best Director for The Fabelmans
2022 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for West Side Story
2022 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for West Side Story
2018 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Post
2016 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Bridge of Spies
2013 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Lincoln
2013 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Lincoln
2006 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Munich
2006 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Munich
2002 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for A.I. Artificial Intelligence
1999 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for Saving Private Ryan
1999 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Saving Private Ryan
1999 Golden Globes Best Director for Saving Private Ryan
1998 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Amistad
1998 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Amistad
1994 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for Schindler's List
1994 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for Schindler's List
1994 Golden Globes Best Director for Schindler's List
1988 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Empire of the Sun
1986 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for The Color Purple
1986 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Color Purple
1983 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1983 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1983 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Raiders of the Lost Ark
1982 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Raiders of the Lost Ark
1979 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1978 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1978 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1976 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Jaws
1976 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Jaws
1976 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Jaws

Conclusion:
12 March 2023
Who Will Win Likely: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Who May Be Alternate: Steven Spielberg for The Fabelmans

27 February 2023
Who Will Win Likely: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Who May Be Alternate: Steven Spielberg for The Fabelmans

20 February 2023
Who Will Win Likely: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Who May Be Alternate: Steven Spielberg for The Fabelmans

26 January 2023
Who Will Win Likely: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Who May Be Alternate: Steven Spielberg for The Fabelmans

Who Should Win: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Who Got Snubbed: Joseph Kosinski for Top Gun: Maverick, Edward Berger for All Quiet on the Western Front
Personal Favorite: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once
Who Wins? Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Everything Everywhere All at Once

2022 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Paul Thomas Anderson
Picture for Nomination: Licorice Pizza
Age: 51
From: United States
Filmography: Phantom Thread (2017), Junun (2015), Inherent Vice (2014), The Master (2012), There Will Be Blood (2007), Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Magnolia (1999), Boogie Nights (1997), Hard Eight (1996)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2018 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Phantom Thread
2008 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for There Will Be Blood

Achievements in Directing:
2022 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Licorice Pizza
2022 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Licorice Pizza
2012 Venice Film Festival Best Director for The Master
2008 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for There Will Be Blood
2008 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for There Will Be Blood
2008 Berlin International Film Festival Best Director for There Will Be Blood
2002 Cannes Film Festival Best Director for Punch-Drunk Love

Nominee: Kenneth Branagh
Picture for Nomination: Belfast
Age: 61
From: North Ireland
Filmography: Artemis Fowl (2020), All Is True (2018), Murder on the Orient Express (2017), Cinderella (2015), Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014), Thor (2011), Sleuth (2007), The Magic Flute (2006), As You Like It (2006), Love's Labour's Lost (2000), Hemlet (1996), In the Bleak Midwinter (1995), Frankenstein (1994), Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Peter's Friends (1992), Dead Again (1991), Henry V (1989)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
1990 Best Director Nomination for Henry V

Achievements in Directing:
2022 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for Belfast
2022 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Belfast
1995 Venice Film Festival Best Director for In the Bleak Midwinter
1990 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction for Henry V

Nominee: Jane Campion
Picture for Nomination: The Power of the Dog
Age: 67
From: New Zealand
Filmography: Bright Star (2009), In the Cut (2003), Holy Smoke (1999), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), The Piano (1993), An Angel at My Table (1990), Sweetie (1989)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
1994 Best Director Nomination for The Piano

Achievements in Directing:
2022 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for The Power of the Dog
2022 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for The Power of the Dog
2022 Golden Globes Best Director for The Power of the Dog
2021 Venice Film Festival Best Director for The Power of the Dog
1994 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Piano
1994 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Piano
1994 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Piano

Nominee: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Picture for Nomination: Drive My Car
Age: 43
From: Japan
Filmography: Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021), Asako I & II (2018), Happy Hour (2015), Storytellers (2013), Voices from the Waves: Kesennuma (2013), Voices from the Waves: Shinchimachi (2013), Touching the Skin of Eeriness (2013), The Sound of Waves (2012), Intimacies (2012), The Depths (2010), Passion (2008), Solaris (2007)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2022 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Drive My Car

Nominee: Steven Spielberg
Picture for Nomination: West Side Story
Age: 75
From: United States
Filmography: Ready Player One (2018), The Post (2017), BFG (2016), Bridge of Spies (2015), Lincoln (2012), War Horse (2011), The Adventures of Tintin (2011), Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), Munich (2005), War of the Worlds (2005), The Terminal (2004), Catch Me If You Can (2002), Minority Report (2002), A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Amistad (1997), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), Schindler's List (1993), Jurassic Park (1993), Hook (1991), Always (1989), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Empire of the Sun (1987), The Color Purple (1985), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), 1941 (1979), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Jaws (1975), The Sugarland Express (1974), Firelight (1964)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2013 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Lincoln
2006 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Munich
1999 Best Director for Saving Private Ryan
1994 Best Director for Schindler's List
1983 Best Director Nomination for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982 Best Director Nomination for Raiders of the Lost Ark
1978 Best Director Nomination for Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Achievements in Directing:
2022 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film Nomination for West Side Story
2022 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for West Side Story
2018 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Post
2016 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Bridge of Spies
2013 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Lincoln
2013 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Lincoln
2006 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Munich
2006 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Munich
2002 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for A.I. Artificial Intelligence
1999 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for Saving Private Ryan
1999 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Saving Private Ryan
1999 Golden Globes Best Director for Saving Private Ryan
1998 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Amistad
1998 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Amistad
1994 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for Schindler's List
1994 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for Schindler's List
1994 Golden Globes Best Director for Schindler's List
1988 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Empire of the Sun
1986 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for The Color Purple
1986 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Color Purple
1983 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1983 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1983 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Raiders of the Lost Ark
1982 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Raiders of the Lost Ark
1979 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1978 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1978 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1976 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Jaws
1976 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Jaws
1976 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Jaws

Conclusion:
27 March 2021
Who Will Win Likely: Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog
Who May Be Alternate: Kenneth Branagh for Belfast

20 March 2021
Who Will Win Likely: Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog
Who May Be Alternate: Kenneth Branagh for Belfast

14 March 2021
Who Will Win Likely: Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog
Who May Be Alternate: Kenneth Branagh for Belfast

28 February 2021
Who Will Win Likely: Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog
Who May Be Alternate: Kenneth Branagh for Belfast

10 February 2021
Who Will Win Likely: Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog
Who May Be Alternate: Kenneth Branagh for Belfast

Who Should Win: Kenneth Branagh for Belfast
Who Got Snubbed: Denis Villeneuve for Dune, Adam McKay for Don't Look Up
Personal Favorite: Steven Spielberg for West Side Story
Who Wins? Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog

2021 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Lee Isaac Chung
Picture for Nomination: Minari
Age: 42
From: United States
Filmography: I Have Seen My Last Born (2015), Abigail Harm (2012), Lucky Life (2010), Munyurangabo (2007)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2021 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Minari
2021 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Minari

Nominee: Emerald Fennell
Picture for Nomination: Promising Young Woman
Age: 35
From: England
Filmography: This is her directorial debut.

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is her first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2021 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Promising Young Woman
2021 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Promising Young Woman

Nominee: David Fincher
Picture for Nomination: Mank
Age: 58
From: United States
Filmography: Gone Girl (2014), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), The Social Network (2010), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Zodiac (2007), Panic Room (2002), Fight Club (1999), The Game (1997), Se7en (1995), Alien 3 (1992)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2011 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for The Social Network
2009 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Achievements in Directing:
2021 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Mank
2021 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Mank
2015 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Gone Girl
2012 Directors Guilds of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011 Directors Guilds of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Social Network
2011 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for The Social Network
2011 Golden Globes Best Director for The Social Network
2009 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2009 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2009 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Nominee: Thomas Vinterberg
Picture for Nomination: Another Round
Age: 51
From: Denmark
Filmography: The Command (2018), The Commune (2016), Far from the Madding Crowd (2015), The Hunt (2012), Submarino (2010), When a Man Comes Home (2007), Dear Wendy (2005), It's All About Love (2003), The Celebration (1998), The Biggest Heroes (1996), Sneblind (1990)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2021 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Another Round

Nominee: Chloé Zhao
Picture for Nomination: Nomadland
Age: 38
From: China
Filmography: The Rider (2017), Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is her first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2021 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for Nomadland
2021 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for Nomadland
2021 Golden Globes Best Director for Nomadland

Conclusion:
16 April 2021
Who Will Win Likely: Chloé Zhao for Nomadland
Who May Be Alternate: Lee Isaac Chung for Minari

5 April 2021
Who Will Win Likely: Chloé Zhao for Nomadland
Who May Be Alternate: Lee Isaac Chung for Minari

21 March 2021
Who Will Win Likely: Chloé Zhao for Nomadland
Who May Be Alternate: Emerald Fennell for Promising Young Woman

Who Should Win: Emerald Fennell for Promising Young Woman
Who Got Snubbed: Regina King for One Night in Miami..., Aaron Sorkin for The Trial of the Chicago 7
Personal Favorite: Emerald Fennell for Promising Young Woman
Who Wins? Chloé Zhao for Nomadland

2020 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Bong Joon-ho
Picture for Nomination: Parasite
Age: 50
From: South Korea
Filmography: Okja (2017), Snowpiercer (2013), Mother (2009), The Host (2006), Memories of Murder (2003), Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2020 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Parasite
2020 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Parasite
2020 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Parasite

Nominee: Sam Mendes
Picture for Nomination: 1917
Age: 54
From: England
Filmography: Spectre (2015), Skyfall (2012), Away We Go (2009), Revolutionary Road (2008), Jarhead (2005), Road to Perdition (2002), American Beauty (1999)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2000 Best Director for American Beauty

Achievements in Directing:
2020 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 1917
2020 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for 1917
2020 Golden Globes Best Director for 1917
2009 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Revolutionary Road
2000 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for American Beauty
2000 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for American Beauty
2000 Golden Globes Best Director for American Beauty

Nominee: Todd Phillips
Picture for Nomination: Joker
Age: 49
From: United States
Filmography: War Dogs (2016), The Hangover Part III (2013), The Hangover Part II (2011), Due Date (2010), The Hangover (2009), School for Scoundrels (2006), Starsky and Hutch (2004), Old School (2003), Road Trip (2000), Bittersweet Motel (2000), Frat House (1998), Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies (1993)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2020 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Joker
2020 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Joker

Nominee: Martin Scorsese
Picture for Nomination: The Irishman
Age: 77
From: United States
Filmography: Rolling Thunder Revue (2019), Silence (2016), The 50 Year Argument (2014), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Hugo (2011), George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011), Public Speaking (2010), A Letter to Elia (2010), Shutter Island (2010), Shine a Light (2008), The Departed (2006), The Aviator (2004), Gangs of New York (2002), Bringing Out the Dead (1999), My Voyage to Italy (1999), Kundun (1997), Casino (1995), The Age of Innocence (1993), Cape Fear (1991), Goodfellas (1990), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Color of Money (1986), After Hours (1985), The King of Comedy (1982), Raging Bull (1980), American Boy: A Profile of - Steven Prince (1978), The Last Waltz (1978), New York, New York (1977), Taxi Driver (1976), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Italianamerican (1974), Mean Streets (1973), Boxcar Bertha (1972), Street Scenes (1970), The Honeymoon Killers (1970), Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967), New York City... Melting Point (1966)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2014 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street
2012 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Hugo
2007 Best Achievement in Directing for The Departed
2005 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for The Aviator
2003 Best Director Nomination for Gangs of New York
1991 Best Director Nomination for Goodfellas
1989 Best Director Nomination for The Last Temptation of Christ
1981 Best Director Nomination for The Raging Bull

Achievements in Directing:
2020 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for The Irishman
2020 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Irishman
2020 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Irishman
2014 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street
2014 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Wolf of Wall Street
2012 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Hugo
2012 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Nomination for George Harrison: Living in the Material World
2012 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Hugo
2012 Golden Globes Best Director for Hugo
2007 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures for The Departed
2007 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Departed
2007 Golden Globes Best Director for The Departed
2005 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Aviator
2005 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Aviator
2005 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Aviator
2003 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Gangs of New York
2003 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Gangs of New York
2003 Golden Globes Best Director for Gangs of New York
1996 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Casino
1994 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Age of Innocence
1994 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for The Age of Innocence
1991 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Goodfellas
1991 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Goodfellas
1991 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Goodfellas
1990 Venice Film Festival Best Director for Goodfellas
1986 Cannes Film Festival Best Director for After Hours
1984 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for The King of Comedy
1981 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Raging Bull
1981 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Raging Bull
1977 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Taxi Driver
1977 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Taxi Driver
1976 BAFTA Film Awards Best Direction Nomination for Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Nominee: Quentin Tarantino
Picture for Nomination: Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Age: 56
From: United States
Filmography: The Hateful Eight (2015), Django Unchained (2012), Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Death Proof (2007), Sin City (2005), Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004), Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), Jackie Brown (1997), Pulp Fiction (1994), Reservoir Dogs (1992), My Best Friend's Birthday (1987)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2010 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for Inglourious Basterds
1995 Best Director Nomination for Pulp Fiction

Achievements in Directing:
2020 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
2020 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
2020 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
2013 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Django Unchained
2013 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Django Unchained
2010 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Inglourious Basterds
2010 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Inglourious Basterds
2010 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Inglourious Basterds
1995 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Pulp Fiction
1995 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Pulp Fiction
1995 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Pulp Fiction

Conclusion:
3 February 2020
Who Will Win Likely: Sam Mendes for 1917
Who May Be Alternate: Bong Joon-Ho for Parasite

24 January 2020
Who Will Win Likely: Sam Mendes for 1917
Who May Be Alternate: Bong Joon-Ho for Parasite

Who Should Win: Bong Joon-Ho for Parasite
Who Got Snubbed: Taika Waititi for Jojo Rabbit, Greta Gerwig for Little Women
Personal Favorite: Bong Joon-Ho for Parasite
Who Wins? Bong Joon-Ho, Parasite

2019 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Alfonso Cuarón
Picture for Nomination: Roma
Age: 57
From: Mexico
Filmography: Gravity (2013), Children of Men (2006), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), And Your Mother Too (2001), Great Expectations (1998), A Little Princess (1995), Only with Your Partner (1991)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2014 Best Achievement in Directing for Gravity

Achievements in Directing:
2019 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for Roma
2019 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for Roma
2019 Golden Globes Best Director for Roma
2014 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for Gravity
2014 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for Gravity
2014 Golden Globes Best Director for Gravity

Nominee: Yorgos Lanthimos
Picture for Nomination: The Favourite
Age: 45
From: Greece
Filmography: The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017), The Lobster (2015), Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013), Alps (2011), Dogtooth (2009), Kinetta (2005), My Best Friend (2001)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2019 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Favourite

Nominee: Spike Lee
Picture for Nomination: BlacKkKlansman
Age: 61
From: United States
Filmography: Pass Over (2018), Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016), Chi-Raq (2015), Go Brasil Go! (2014), Da Sweet Blood of Jesus (2014), Oldboy (2013), Bad 25 (2012), Red Hook Summer (2012), Passing Strange (2009), Miracle at St. Anna (2008), Inside Man (2006), She Hate Me (2004), 25th Hour (2002), Bamboozled (2000), The Original Kings of Comedy (2000), Summer of Sam (1999), He Got Game (1998), 4 Little Girls (1997), Get on the Bus (1996), Girl 6 (1996), Lumière and Company (1995), Clockers (1995), Crooklyn (1994), Malcolm X (1992), Jungle Fever (1991), Mo' Better Blues (1990), Do the Right Thing (1989), School Daze (1988), She's Gotta Have It (1986), Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads (1983)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2019 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for BlacKkKlansman
2019 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for BlacKkKlansman
2019 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for BlacKkKlansman
1990 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Do the Right Thing

Nominee: Adam McKay
Picture for Nomination: Vice
Age: 50
From: United States
Filmography: The Big Short (2015), Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), The Other Guys (2010), Step Brothers (2008), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2016 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for The Big Short

Achievements in Directing:
2019 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Vice
2019 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Vice
2016 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for The Big Short
2016 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for The Big Short

Nominee: Paweł Pawlikowski
Picture for Nomination: Cold War
Age: 61
From: Poland
Filmography: Ida (2013), The Woman in the Fifth (2011), My Summer of Love (2004), Last Resort (2000), The Stringer (1998)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2019 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Cold War
2018 Cannes Film Festival Best Director for Cold War

Conclusion:
24 February 2019
Who Will Win Likely: Alfonso Cuarón for Roma
Who May Be Alternate: Yorgos Lanthimos for The Favourite

5 February 2019
Who Will Win Likely: Alfonso Cuarón for Roma
Who May Be Alternate: Yorgos Lanthimos for The Favourite

Who Should Win: Alfonso Cuarón for Roma
Who Got Snubbed: Bradley Cooper for A Star Is Born, Peter Farrelly for Green Book
Personal Favorite: Alfonso Cuarón for Roma
Who Wins? Alfonso Cuarón for Roma

2018 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Paul Thomas Anderson
Picture for Nomination: Phantom Thread
Age: 47
From: United States
Filmography: Junun (2015), Inherent Vice (2014), The Master (2012), There Will Be Blood (2007), Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Magnolia (1999), Boogie Nights (1997), Hard Eight (1996)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
2008 Best Achievement in Directing Nomination for There Will Be Blood

Achievements in Directing:
2012 Venice Film Festival Best Director for The Master
2008 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for There Will Be Blood
2008 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for There Will Be Blood
2008 Berlin International Film Festival Best Director for There Will Be Blood
2002 Cannes Film Festival Best Director for Punch-Drunk Love

Nominee: Guillermo del Toro
Picture for Nomination: The Shape of Water
Age: 53
From: Mexico
Filmography: Crimson Peak (2015), Pacific Rim (2013), Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Hellboy (2004), Blade II (2002), The Devil's Backbone (2001), Mimic (1997), Cronos (1993)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2018 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for The Shape of Water
2018 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for The Shape of Water
2018 Golden Globes Best Director for The Shape of Water

Nominee: Greta Gerwig
Picture for Nomination: Lady Bird
Age: 34
From: United States
Filmography: Nights and Weekends (2008)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is her first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2018 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Lady Bird

Nominee: Christopher Nolan
Picture for Nomination: Dunkirk
Age: 47
From: England
Filmography: Interstellar (2014), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Inception (2010), The Dark Knight (2008), The Prestige (2006), Batman Begins (2005), Insomnia (2002), Momento (2000), Following (1998)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2018 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Dunkirk
2018 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Dunkirk
2018 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Dunkirk
2011 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Inception
2011 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Inception
2011 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Inception
2009 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for The Dark Knight
2002 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Momento

Nominee: Jordan Peele
Picture for Nomination: Get Out
Age: 38
From: United States
Filmography: This is his directorial debut.

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2018 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Get Out

Conclusion:
26 February 2018
Who Will Win Likely: Guillermo del Toro for The Shape of Water
Who May Be Alternate: Jordan Peele for Get Out
13 February 2018
Who Will Win Likely: Guillermo del Toro for The Shape of Water
Who May Be Alternate: Christopher Nolan for Dunkirk
25 January 2018
Who Will Win Likely: Guillermo del Toro for The Shape of Water
Who May Be Alternate: Christopher Nolan for Dunkirk

Who Should Win: Guillermo del Toro for The Shape of Water
Who Got Snubbed: Martin McDonagh for Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri, Luca Guadagnino for Call Me by Your Name
Personal Favorite: Greta Gerwig for Lady Bird
Who Wins? Guillermo del Toro for The Shape of Water

2017 Academy Awards Director Series

Nominee: Damien Chazelle
Picture for Nomination: La La Land
Age: 32
From: United States
Filmography: Whiplash (2014), Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2017 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for La La Land
2017 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director for La La Land
2017 Golden Globes Best Director for La La Land
2015 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Whiplash

Nominee: Mel Gibson
Picture for Nomination: Hacksaw Ridge
Age: 61
From: United States
Filmography: Apocalypto (2006), The Passion of the Christ (2004), Braveheart (1995), The Man Without a Face (1993)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
1996 Best Director for Braveheart

Achievements in Directing:
2017 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Hacksaw Ridge
1996 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures Nomination for Braveheart
1996 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Braveheart
1996 Golden Globes Best Director for Braveheart

Nominee: Barry Jenkins
Picture for Nomination: Moonlight
Age: 37
From: United States
Filmography: Medicine for Melancholy (2008)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2017 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Moonlight
2017 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Moonlight

Nominee: Kenneth Lonergan
Picture for Nomination: Manchester by the Sea
Age: 54
From: United States
Filmography: Margaret (2011), You Can Count on Me (2000)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2017 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Manchester by the Sea
2017 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Manchester by the Sea
2017 Golden Globes Best Director Nomination for Manchester by the Sea

Nominee: Denis Villeneuve
Picture for Nomination: Arrival
Age: 49
From: Canada
Filmography: Sicario (2015), Enemy (2013), Prisoners (2013), Incendies (2010), Polytechnique (2009), Happiness Bound (2007), Maelstrom (2000), August 32nd on Earth (1998)

Academy Awards History in Directing:
This is his first nomination in Directing.

Achievements in Directing:
2017 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film Nomination for Arrival
2017 BAFTA Film Awards Best Director Nomination for Arrival

Conclusion:
26 February 2017
Who Will Win Likely: Damien Chazelle for La La Land
Who May Be Alternate: Barry Jenkins for Moonlight
14 February 2017
Who Will Win Likely: Damien Chazelle for La La Land
Who May Be Alternate: Barry Jenkins for Moonlight
7 February 2017
Who Will Win Likely: Damien Chazelle for La La Land
Who May Be Alternate: Barry Jenkins for Moonlight
1 February 2017
Who Will Win Likely: Damien Chazelle for La La Land
Who May Be Alternate: Barry Jenkins for Moonlight
27 January 2017
Who Will Win Likely: Damien Chazelle for La La Land
Who May Be Alternate: Barry Jenkins for Moonlight

Who Should Win: Damien Chazelle for La La Land
Who Got Snubbed: Garth Davis for Lion, Martin Scorsese for Silence
Personal Favorite: Denis Villeneuve for Arrival
Who Wins? Damien Chazelle for La La Land