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

Casey Affleck as Lee Chandler – Manchester by the Sea
Isabelle Huppert as Michèle Leblanc – Elle
Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraneyMoonlight
Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin – The Witch
Trey Edward ShultsKrisha
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Her Story
Moonlight

Special Jury Award – Ensemble Performance

MoonlightMahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner, Trevante Rhodes, and Ashton Sanders

Spotlight on Women Filmmakers "Live the Dream" Grant

Roxy Toporowych – Julia Blue
Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment

Gotham Tributes