Gus Van Sant in 'Milk' nominated for Best Directing.

epa01610950 Studio handout photo of Gus Van Sant from the movie 'Milk.' Van Sant is nominated for Best Directing. The 81st Academy Awards nominations were announced 22 January 2009 in Beverly Hills, California, USA. The Academy Awards honor cinematic excellence in 24 categories. EPA/FOCUS FEATURES / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY