Due to work and exams, I've not seen as many of the 2021 in contention films as I'd like to (this has pretty much been the party line since I started my job in 2018, aha). But I have been keeping my eye on the bloggers and prognosticators, seeing who won the pre-cursors, as well as watching the BAFTAs.
Thus, I feel well-equipped to at least make a valiant stab at who I think will win!
Best picture: Nomadland
Best director: Chloé Zhao, Nomadland
Chloé Zhao and Nomadland have taken the top two prizes at almost every precursor award, so I think these two wins are currently locked.