The final Oscar voting period has begun, and the year of multiple contenders has finally found its frontrunner. For months, Hollywood has searched for its strongest best picture candidate. Now, with a sweep at the Critics Choice,

Baker’s wild night started at the Beverly Hilton, where he won the Directors Guild’s top prize, the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film. He then raced to the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City,

Alexa, play “Greatest Day,” because Anora had one on Saturday. The Neon film regained pole position in the Best Picture Oscar race after taking both the Directors Guild of America Award for Sean Baker and the Producers Guild of America Award.