On Thursday, however, Anora filmmaker Sean Baker pulled off the rare hat trick-plus-one — he landed noms for director, picture, original screenplay and editing.

Coralie Fargeat and Brady Corbet are also among those in the running for more than one category at the 2025 Academy Awards.

The contenders for the film industry's biggest prizes this year represent a range of genres and styles – but there's a common thread that's hard to miss.

Russian actor Yura Borisov received his first Oscar nomination for his role in 'Anora' as hired muscle who proves he also has a tender heart.