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32nd Independent Spirit Awards

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32nd Independent Spirit Awards
Awarded forBest in independent film
DateFebruary 25, 2017
SiteSanta Monica Pier
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Hosted byNick Kroll
John Mulaney
Highlights
Best FeatureMoonlight
Most awardsMoonlight (6) (5 plus Robert Altman Award)
Most nominationsAmerican Honey (6)
Television coverage
ChannelIFC

The 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2016, were presented by Film Independent on February 25, 2017.[1][2] The nominations were announced on November 22, 2016.[3][4] The ceremony was hosted by Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, and broadcast live on IFC.[5][6] Online streaming service Sundance Now live-streamed the ceremony concurrently with the telecast with an on-demand version available on Sundance Now.[7][8]

Winners and nominees

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Barry Jenkins, Best Director winner and Best Screenplay co-winner
Casey Affleck, Best Male Lead winner
Isabelle Huppert, Best Female Lead winner
Ben Foster, Best Supporting Male winner
Molly Shannon, Best Supporting Female winner
Tarell Alvin McCraney, Best Screenplay co-winner
Robert Eggers, Best First Screenplay winner
Best Feature Best Director

Moonlight

Barry JenkinsMoonlight

Best Male Lead Best Female Lead

Casey AffleckManchester by the Sea as Lee Chandler

Isabelle HuppertElle as Michèle Leblanc

Best Supporting Male Best Supporting Female

Ben FosterHell or High Water as Tanner Howard

Molly ShannonOther People as Joanne Mulcahey

Best Screenplay Best First Screenplay

Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraneyMoonlight

Robert EggersThe Witch

Best First Feature Best Documentary Feature

The Witch

O.J.: Made in America

Best Cinematography Best Editing

James LaxtonMoonlight

Joi McMillon and Nat SandersMoonlight

Best International Film

Toni Erdmann (Germany / Romania)

Films with multiple nominations and awards

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Films that won multiple awards
Awards Film
6 Moonlight
2 The Witch

Special awards

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(The award is given to its film director, casting director, and ensemble cast)

Kiehl's Someone to Watch Award

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Recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Kiehl's since 1851.

Piaget Producers Award

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Honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.

Truer than Fiction Award

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Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.

References

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  1. ^ Earl, William (February 25, 2017). "2017 Independent Spirit Awards: Full Winners List". IndieWire. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  2. ^ Gavieres, Jayna (February 25, 2017). "2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners Announced!". Film Independent. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  3. ^ Warren, Matt (November 22, 2016). "2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced!". Film Independent. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 22, 2016). "Spirit Awards Nominations: 'Moonlight', 'American Honey', 'Manchester' & 'Jackie' Rally". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  5. ^ Warren, Matt (January 3, 2017). "Nick Kroll and John Mulaney to Co-Host the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards!". Film Independent. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  6. ^ Calvario, Liz (January 3, 2017). "2017 Independent Spirit Awards: Nick Kroll and John Mulaney to Co-Host Ceremony". IndieWire. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  7. ^ Roettgers, Janko (February 8, 2017). "Sundance Now to Live Stream Independent Spirit Awards (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  8. ^ "2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards Presenters Announced" (Press release). Film Independent. February 23, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
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