Outstanding Achievement in Direction 2008

The nominees for "Outstanding Achievement in Direction" are...

Into Great Silence Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking, Outstanding Achievement in Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Production, Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, Outstanding International Feature, and Indiepix Audience Choice Prize categories at Cinema Eye Honors 2008 "Only in complete silence, one…    more      Lake of Fire Director Tony Kaye (AMERICAN HISTORY X) directs this black-and-white documentary about one of the most controversial issues in America: abortion. Sixteen years in the making, LAKE OF FIRE provides an unflinching look at both sides of the abortion debate. Contrasting images of actual abortions with interviews of religious radicals, women…    more      Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) Brazil is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rain forests, and vibrant culture. However, in recent years, the country has developed more of a reputation for corrupt politicians, kidnapping, and plastic surgery. Manda Bala (Send a Bullet) artfully connects these seemingly disparate elements and conducts a dazzling, yet harrowing, examination…    more      Taxi to the Dark Side From the director of "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," Alex Gibney's TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE is a gripping investigation into the reckless abuse of power by the Bush Administration. By probing the homocide of an innocent taxi driver at the Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan, the film exposes a worldwide policy of detention and interrogation…    more      Zoo "Zoo" is an extraordinary glimpse into the life of a seemingly normal Seattle family man whose secret sexual appetites led to his shocking death. The film explores the ensuing media coverage and public outcry that uncovered a secret community of zoophiles, who call themselves "zoos." This expressionistic rendering of how apparently upstanding…    more