Sean Baker wins Best Film Director for Anora at DGA Awards

‘Anora' director Sean Baker wins top prize at the DGA Awards, shaking up Oscar race
In a surprising win that resets the Oscar race, Anora director Sean Baker took home the Feature Film Director prize at Directors Guild of America Awards Saturday, instantly becoming the frontrunner for the Best Director trophy at the Academy Awards.
Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ Takes Top DGA & PGA Awards Prizes On Same Night – How This Could Predict Oscars
UPDATED with PGA win: Sean Baker won both the PGA Awards ‘ and DGA Awards ‘ top prizes for Neon’s Anora — on the same night. And if past statistics are a signifier of what’s to come, it is a major indicator for both the Oscars’ Best Director category as well as Best Picture.
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‘Anora’ Notches Another Big Win At Directors Guild Of America Awards
"Anora" filmmaker Sean Baker wins the top Director Guild of America Award a night after the pulled off an upset Best Picture victory at the Critics Choice Awards.
Anora's Sean Baker Wins Top Prize At DGA Awards
Anora's Sean Baker won the coveted Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film prize at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards on Saturday (08.02.25) night.
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"Anora" was named the best film of the year by Hollywood's directors and producers on Saturday, cementing its new status as the film to beat at the upcoming Oscars. Nineteen of the past 21 DGA winners have gone on to also win the Oscar for best director that same year,
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