2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Best Director Winner and Nominees

Silver Linings Playbook

David O. Russell

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Benh Zeitlin

Keep the Lights On

Ira Sachs

Moonrise Kingdom

Wes Anderson

The Loneliest Planet

Julia Loktev