In a thrilling celebration of cinematic excellence, Paul Thomas Anderson emerged victorious, clinching the prestigious award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film. His masterful work on “One Battle After Another” earned him this distinguished honor.

Anderson’s triumph was no small feat, as he was up against a formidable line-up of talented filmmakers. Among the contenders was Ryan Coogler, whose film “Sinners” captivated audiences with its gripping narrative. Meanwhile, Guillermo Del Toro brought his unique flair to “Frankenstein,” a film that seamlessly blended the macabre with the fantastical.

Josh Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” also stood out, showcasing his ability to craft an intense, character-driven story. Adding to the competition, Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” impressed with its poignant storytelling and visual artistry.

Each nominee brought something extraordinary to the table, but it was Anderson’s direction that ultimately captured the hearts and minds of the judges, securing him this remarkable achievement in the world of film.

Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme 

Chloé Zhao – Hamnet 

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series 

Liza Johnson – The Diplomat, “Amagansett”

Amanda Marsalis – The Pitt, “6:00 P.M.”

Janus Metz – Andor, “Who Are You?”

Ben Stiller – Severance, “Cold Harbor”

John Wells – The Pitt, “7:00 A.M.” – WINNER

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Limited & Anthology Series

Jason Bateman – Black Rabbit, “The Black Rabbits”

Antonio Campos – The Beast in Me, “Sick Puppy” 

Lesli Linka Glatter – Zero Day, “Episode 6” 

 Shannon Murphy – Dying For Sex, “It’s Not That Serious” – WINNER

Ally Pankiw – Black Mirror, “Common People”

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety 

Yvonne De Mare – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, “Julia Roberts; Sam Smith” 

Andy Fisher – Jimmy Kimmel Live!, “Stephen Colbert; Kumail Nanjiani; Reneé Rapp” 

Beth McCarthy-Miller – SNL50: The Homecoming Concert – WINNER

Liz Patrick – SNL50: The Anniversary Special

Paul Pennolino – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, “Public Media”

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality/ Quiz & Game 

Lucinda M. Margolis – Jeopardy!, “Ep. 9341”

Adam Sandler – The Price is Right, “10,000th Episode” 

Mike Sweeney – Conan O’Brien Must Go, “Austria” – WINNER

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Film 

Mstyslav Chernov – 2000 Meters to Andriivka – WINNER

Geeta Gandbhir -The Perfect Neighbor

Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni – Cutting Through Rocks  

Elizabeth Lo – Mistress Dispeller 

Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus – Cover Up