2005 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Best Director Winner and Nominees

Sideways

Alexander Payne

Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California’s wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.

Baadasssss!

Mario Van Peebles

Maria Full of Grace

Joshua Marston

Primer

Shane Carruth

The Motorcycle Diaries

Walter Salles