Predictions for 3 Female Directors Who Have a Chance to Win an Oscar Nomination in 2025

1. Coralie Fargeat - The Substance

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THE SUBSTANCE is touted as one of the best horror films released in 2024, particularly because it is directed by a woman. With an overwhelmingly positive audience reception, this film has the potential to become a legendary work in the coming years. The sharp issues raised in this film, which also won the Best Screenplay award at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, make it a work that is hard to compete with.

Therefore, it is not surprising that many predict Coralie Fargeat, the director of THE SUBSTANCE, will receive a nomination for Best Director at the 2025 Oscars. Fargeat has indeed shown extraordinary talent in this film, proving her ability to direct a story full of tension and depth.

However, THE SUBSTANCE is not Fargeat's first debut in the film industry. Previously, she worked on the short film REALITY+ (2014) and the feature film REVENGE (2017), although both received little widespread attention. However, after the success of THE SUBSTANCE, her earlier works are starting to gain attention, with many now beginning to appreciate and take notice of her previous films.

2. Nora Fingscheidt - The Outrun

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Another director who could potentially receive a Best Director nomination at the 2025 Oscars is Nora Fingscheidt. This is thanks to her drama film THE OUTRUN, which is produced and starred by Saoirse Ronan. THE OUTRUN tells the story of a woman's struggle in the recovery process from alcohol addiction, with a narrative adapted from the memoir of Amy Liptrot, a journalist from Scotland. The memoir recounts Liptrot's journey back to her hometown after battling alcohol addiction while living in London.

Fingscheidt is not a new name in the directing world. Originally from Germany, she previously directed the film SYSTEM CRASHER (2019), a coming-of-age film that was a major success at Berlinale and even selected as Germany's official entry for the 2020 Oscars. Her success at international festivals underscores her ability to handle stories filled with emotion and complexity.

Additionally, Fingscheidt is also known as the director behind THE UNFORGIVABLE (2021), a film starring Sandra Bullock. With a strong portfolio, Fingscheidt continues to prove herself as one of the talented directors capable of tackling deep and meaningful stories. Have you watched these films?

3. Payal Kapadia - All We Imagine as Light

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Payal Kapadia is also considered a strong contender for Best Director nomination at the 2025 Oscars. Through the film ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT, Kapadia successfully won the Grand Prix at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, a feat that solidified her on the international stage. The participation of ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT in Cannes marked history, as this film became the first from India to compete for the Palme d'Or and also the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix.

Interestingly, like Coralie Fargeat, ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT is Kapadia's second feature film throughout her career. Previously, she was more known for her short film works and just released her first feature film in 2021 titled A NIGHT OF KNOWING NOTHING. Although she is just starting her career in feature films, Kapadia has already shown extraordinary talent in directing poetic and meaningful stories.

Although ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT was initially favored as India's representative for the 2025 Oscars, the film ultimately lost out to Kiran Rao's LAAPATAA LADIES. Nevertheless, the achievements that Kapadia gained at Cannes strengthen her position as a talented director who is increasingly gaining global attention.

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