Several Oscar contenders are emerging, with Mstyslav Chernov's "2000 Meters to Andriivka" and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's "Sly Lives!" gaining attention. Investigative journalist Christo Grosev is also a potential contender in the documentary "Antidote," directed by James Jones and acquired by Frontline. Meanwhile, Brittany Shine's "Seeds" has won numerous awards despite not yet securing distribution, while Geeta Gandbhir's "The Perfect Neighbor" is set to make a strong bid with its Netflix acquisition. Ridley and Wissot predict success for Reid Davenport's sophomore film "Life After."