“Anora” director Sean Baker has won the DGA Award for Theatrical Feature, gaining significant Oscar momentum ahead of final voting.
When it comes to the DGA and the Oscar for best picture correlation, history shows a DGA nom is even more critical.
Only two films — “Driving Miss Daisy” (1989) and “CODA” (2022) — have managed to win best picture at the Oscars without a DGA nom.
His drama is nominated for two Oscars including best picture and adapted screenplay.
“It is only through pretending that we can hope to touch the truth.”The list of nominees and winners for the 77th annual DGA Awards is below.

DGA Awards: Sean Baker Wins for ‘Anora,’ Gaining Major Oscar Momentum (Full Winners List)