The Satellite Award for Best Director is one of the annual Satellite Awards given by the International Press Academy.
The 2025 recipient: Chloé Zhao
18th Satellite Awards
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The 18th Satellite Awards ceremony, honoring the year's outstanding performers, films, television shows, home videos and interactive media, was presented by the International Press Academy at the Hyat
Satellite Award for Best Director
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Steve McQueen, Best Director winner
Matthew McConaughey, Best Actor in a Motion Picture winner
Cate Blanchett, Best Actress in a Motion Picture winner
Jared Leto, Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture winner