Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough DirectorCheck all the winners of Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Director. |
| Year | Winner | Winner Work | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
|
Ryan Coogler | Fruitvale Station |
| 2012 |
|
Benh Zeitlin | Beasts of the Southern Wild |
| 2011 |
|
Dee Rees | Pariah |
| 2010 |
|
Kevin Asch | Holy Rollers |
| 2009 |
|
Robert D. Siegel | Big Fan |
| 2008 |
|
Lance Hammer | Ballast |
| 2007 |
|
Craig Zobel | Great World of Sound |
| 2006 |
|
Ryan Fleck | Half Nelson |
| 2005 |
|
Bennett Miller | Capote |
| 2004 |
|
Joshua Marston | Maria Full of Grace |
| 2003 |
|
Shari Springer Berman | American Splendor |
|
Robert Pulcini | American Splendor |
