2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Best Director Winner and Nominees

Boyhood

Richard Linklater

The life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter

David Zellner

Selma

Ava DuVernay

Whiplash

Damien Chazelle