Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film
Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.) - WINNER
Ryan Coogler, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
Guillermo Del Toro, “Frankenstein” (Netflix)
Josh Safdie, “Marty Supreme” (A24)
Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet” (Focus Features)

First-Time Theatrical Feature Film
Hasan Hadi, “The President’s Cake” (Sony Pictures Classics)
Harry Lighton, “Pillion” (A24)
Alex Russell, “Lurker” (Mubi)
Charlie Polinger, “The Plague” (IFC) - WINNER
Eva Victor, “Sorry, Baby” (A24)