2012 Gotham Independent Film Award – Breakthrough Director Winner and Nominees

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Benh Zeitlin

Faced with both her hot-tempered father’s fading health and melting ice-caps that flood her ramshackle bayou community and unleash ancient aurochs, six-year-old Hushpuppy must learn the ways of courage and love.

Aquí y Allá: Here and There

Antonio Méndez Esparza

Francine

Brian M. Cassidy

Now, Forager

Jason Cortlund

Sound of My Voice

Zal Batmanglij