These are the Oscar nominated films that were directed by black people. These directors themselves were not necessarily nominated for Oscars themselves, but their films were.

Only the following films directed by black people were actually nominated for Best Director:
- Boyz n the Hood: John Singleton
- Precious: Lee Daniels
- 12 Years a Slave: Steve McQueen
- Moonlight: Barry Jenkins
- Get Out: Jordan Peele
- BlacKkKlansman: Spike Lee
- Sinners: Ryan Coogler