2012 Potential Oscar Nominations for Best Director - as part of the celebrities series by GeoBeats.

10 - Famous director, Woody Allen may add an Oscar to his award collection for 'Midnight in Paris'.
9 - David Fincher directed the hit, 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' which may bring him a nomination.
8 - Martin Scorsese struck gold with 'Hugo' making him a good pick for the best director category.
7 - Alexander Payne's smash hit of the year was 'The Descendants' causing major Oscar buzz.
6 - Tate Taylor's work in 'The Help' may beat out the usual heavy hitters landing him a nomination.
5 - Bennett Miller received words of praise for 'Moneyball' perhaps making him an Oscar contender.
4 - Stephen Daldry could receive a nomination for his drama, 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close'.
3 - Steven Spielberg's drama film 'War Horse' could reserve him a spot on the Oscars list.
2 - Actor/director, George Clooney might bring home a directing Oscar this year for 'The Ides of March'
1 - Michel Hazanavicius had great success with silent film, 'The Artist' practically saving him a nomination.