2018 British Independent Film Awards – Best Director Winner
![The Favourite Yorgos Lanthimos](https://www.awardsarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/the-favourite-yorgos-lanthimos-image.jpg)
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.
2018 British Independent Film Awards – Best Director Nominees
![American Animals Bart Layton](https://www.awardsarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/american-animals-image.jpg)
American Animals
Bart Layton
![Beast Michael Pearce](https://www.awardsarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/beast-michael-pearce-image.jpg)
Beast
Michael Pearce
![Lean on Pete Andrew Haigh](https://www.awardsarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lean-on-pete-image.jpg)
Lean on Pete
Andrew Haigh
![You Were Never Really Here Lynne Ramsay](https://www.awardsarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/you-were-never-really-here-lynne-ramsay-image.jpg)