At the 2016 Australian Director's Guild Awards, the nominees for Best Direction of a Feature Documentary were:

1. Matthew Bate for Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure
2. Hugh Sullivan for The Last Resort
3. Kathy Drayton for The Australian Dream
4. David Bradbury for The Last of the Nomads

These films showcased a range of compelling stories and innovative storytelling techniques, reflecting the diverse landscape of Australian documentary filmmaking. If you need more information about any of these films or directors, feel free to ask!