Christopher Nolan has received a prestigious directing award for his epic historical film Oppenheimer.

Martin McDonagh and Steven Spielberg will continue their award season rivalry, after both were nominated for top awards by the Directors Guild of America (DGA).

Kenneth Branagh has joined Steven Spielberg and Denis Villeneuve in being nominated for outstanding directorial achievements by the Directors Guild of America (DGA).

Nomadland filmmaker Chloe Zhao took the top prize at the Directors Guild Of America Awards.