Gotham Independent Film Awards 2015
| 25th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 30, 2015 |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Independent Filmmaker Project |
| Hosted by | Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature: | Spotlight |
| Breakthrough Director: | Jonas Carpignano – Mediterranea |
| Website | https://gotham.ifp.org  |
The 25th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on November 30, 2015.[1][2] The nominees were announced on October 22, 2015.[3][4] The ceremony was hosted by Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer.[5]
Winners and nominees
Best Feature
Best Documentary
- Approaching the Elephant
- Cartel Land
- Heart of a Dog
- Listen to Me Marlon
Best Actor
Paul Dano as Brian Wilson – Love & Mercy
- Christopher Abbott as James White – James White
- Kevin Corrigan as Danny Flynn – Results
- Peter Sarsgaard as Stanley Milgram – Experimenter
- Michael Shannon as Rick Carver – 99 Homes
Best Actress
Bel Powley as Minnie Goetze – The Diary of a Teenage Girl
- Cate Blanchett as Carol Aird – Carol
- Blythe Danner as Carol Petersen – I'll See You in My Dreams
- Brie Larson as Joy "Ma" Newsome – Room
- Lily Tomlin as Elle Reid – Grandma
- Kristen Wiig as Alice Klieg – Welcome to Me
Best Screenplay
Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer – Spotlight
- Noah Baumbach – While We're Young
- Marielle Heller – The Diary of a Teenage Girl
- Michael Alan Lerner and Oren Moverman – Love & Mercy
- Phyllis Nagy – Carol
Breakthrough Actor
Mya Taylor as Alexandra – Tangerine
- Rory Culkin as Gabriel – Gabriel
- Arielle Holmes as Harley – Heaven Knows What
- Lola Kirke as Tracy Fishko – Mistress America
- Kitana Kiki Rodriguez as Sin-Dee Rella – Tangerine
Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director
Jonas Carpignano – Mediterranea
- Desiree Akhavan – Appropriate Behavior
- Marielle Heller – The Diary of a Teenage Girl
- John Magary – The Mend
- Josh Mond – James White
Breakthrough Series – Long Form
Breakthrough Series – Short Form
Shugs and Fats (ShugsandFats.TV)
- Bee and PuppyCat (Cartoon Hangover)
- The Impossibilities (seriesofimpossibilities.com)
- Qraftish (Blackgirldangerous.com)
- You're So Talented (Open TV)
Audience Award
Special Jury Award – Ensemble Performance
Spotlight – Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d'Arcy James, Liev Schreiber, and Billy Crudup
Spotlight on Women Filmmakers "Live the Dream" Grant
Chanelle Aponte Pearson – 195 Lewis
- Claire Carré – Embers
- Deb Shoval – AWOL
Gotham Appreciation Award
Ellen Cotter of Angelika Film Center Theaters
Gotham Tributes
References
- ^ Cox, Gordon (November 30, 2015). "'Spotlight' Wins Big at 2015 Gotham Awards (FULL LIST)". Variety. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
- ^ "'Spotlight' Tops Gotham Awards; Full Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. November 30, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ Cox, Gordon (October 22, 2015). "Gotham Awards Nominations: 'Diary of a Teenage Girl,' 'Carol' Lead the Pack". Variety. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- ^ Sharf, Zack (October 22, 2015). "'The Diary of a Teenage Girl' Leads 25th IFP Gotham Independent Film Awards Nominations". IndieWire. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (November 3, 2015). "Gotham Awards: 'Broad City' Stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson to Host". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2017.