Gotham Independent Film Awards 2016
The 26th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on November 28, 2016. The nominees were announced on October 20, 2016. Actors Ethan Hawke and Amy Adams, director Oliver Stone and producer Arnon Milchan received tribute awards. The ceremony was hosted by Keegan-Michael Key.Winners and nominees
Best Feature
Moonlight
- Cameraperson
- I Am Not Your Negro
- Tower
- Weiner
Best Actor
Casey Affleck as Lee Chandler – Manchester by the Sea
Isabelle Huppert as Michèle Leblanc – Elle
Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney – Moonlight
Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin – The Witch
Trey Edward Shults – Krisha
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Her Story
- The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo
- The Movement
- Sitting in Bathrooms with Trans People
- Surviving
Audience Award
MoonlightSpecial Jury Award – Ensemble Performance
Moonlight – Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner, Trevante Rhodes, and Ashton SandersSpotlight on Women Filmmakers "Live the Dream" Grant
Roxy Toporowych – Julia Blue
Mayor's Office of Media and EntertainmentGotham Tributes
- Amy Adams
- Ethan Hawke
- Arnon Milchan
- Oliver Stone