What Is an Academy Award Director
The Academy Award for Best Director is given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to the director of the year’s best film. It is one of the most recognized directing honors in the film industry.
How Directors Are Selected
Members of the directing branch of the Academy vote to choose nominees and a winner. The process follows Academy rules and is separate from the Best Picture award, though the two often align.
Notable Academy Award Directors
Directors such as John Ford, Steven Spielberg, and Kathryn Bigelow have won the award for their work on major films. John Ford holds the record for most wins in the category, while others like Clint Eastwood and Alejandro González Iñárritu have also earned multiple honors. Learn more about the award and past winners at https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies
