BENH ZEITLIN: The 30-year-old newcomer beat the odds to nab a Best Director nod for "Beasts of the Southern Wild," a low-budget indie that also happened to be his first feature film.
Oscars Snubs and Surprises (Photos)
From Leonardo DiCaprio to Kathryn Bigelow, many top contenders found themselves left off the list, while others like Jacki Weaver were surprising nominees
