2018 British Independent Film Awards – Best Director Winner and Nominees

The Favourite

Yorgos Lanthimos

In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.

American Animals

Bart Layton

Beast

Michael Pearce

Lean on Pete

Andrew Haigh

You Were Never Really Here

Lynne Ramsay