2004 The Satellite Awards – Best Director Winner and Nominees

The Passion of the Christ

Mel Gibson

Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.

Kinsey

Bill Condon

Maria Full of Grace

Joshua Marston

Ray

Taylor Hackford

Sideways

Alexander Payne

The Aviator

Martin Scorsese