Multiple choice general knowledge Best Director Lee Daniels James Cameron Kathryn Bigelow Jason Reitman Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Kathryn Bigelow won the Academy Award for Best Director in 2010 for 'The Hurt Locker', making her the first woman to win this award. She defeated nominees including James Cameron (Avatar), Lee Daniels (Precious), and Jason Reitman (Up in the Air).