Oscar predictions are heating up as Hamnet and Rental Family split the buzz at the Middleburg Film Festival, with AFI Fest and SCAD adding more contenders to the Oscar lineup. The Variety Awards Circuit remains the definitive source for year-round awards coverage, offering official predictions for the Oscars as well as the Emmys, Grammys, and Tony Awards, curated by Clayton Davis, Variety's chief awards editor. The site's prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and are intended to be objective assessments rather than personal endorsements. As film festivals roll out new titles, Hamnet and Rental Family join a growing list of contenders shaping the season's most competitive awards race. Stay tuned to Variety's Awards Circuit for ongoing analysis, updates, and expert insights as awards season unfolds.