His directorial debut 'Synecdoche, New York' is a labyrinthine meditation on artistic creation, ego, and the blurred boundaries between a director's life and work.
Lynne Ramsay United KingdomHer debut 'Ratcatcher' announces a fully-formed directorial vision exploring childhood trauma and memory through luminous, poetic cinematography.
Denis Villeneuve CanadaHis debut 'REW FFWD' and early feature 'Incendies' demonstrate a meticulous craftsmanship and thematic depth that immediately established him as a major directorial talent.