The prestigious DGA Awards, one of the most crucial precursors to the Oscars, are announcing their winners. A wide-open year has unfolded with plenty of twists and turns, coming from campaign controversies and surprising Oscar snubs like DGA nominee Edward Berger and recent Critics Choice shocking victor Jon M.

Stars attend the 77th annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Saturday.

Did a wide-open Oscar race just get a frontrunner? Sean Baker’s Brooklyn comedy “Anora” took top honors at both the Producers Guild Awards and the Directors Guild Awards on Saturday night, catapulting it to Oscar favorite status with wins from a pair of closely watched Academy Awards precursors.

"Anora" filmmaker Sean Baker wins the top Directors Guild of America Award the same night his film captures the Producers Guild Awards' top honor.

The winners of the 77th annual DGA Awards were announced in the United States on Feb. 8. Porcelain War was honored in the category of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary. Read also: Film about destruction of Ukrainian town Maryinka wins two major awards at New York Film Festival "This incredible recognition was only possible thanks

"Anora" wins the top prize at the Producers Guild Awards Saturday just after the film's director Sean Baker wins the Directors Guild of America Award.

Anora,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Shōgun,’ and ‘Nickel Boys,’ were among the winners at the 77th annual Directors Guild of America Awards.

The Producers Guild of America is announcing the winners of the 366 annual Producers Guild Awards at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday. TheWrap will update the list of winners as they are announced.

The PGA Awards are widely regarded as strong predictor for the Academy Awards, particularly in the best picture category. The PGA followed suit when the Academy expanded its lineup from five to 10 nominees in 2009.