31st Independent Spirit Awards

The 2015 Independent Spirit Awards announced its nominees on November 24, 2015.[1] The winners were announced on February 27, 2016 at Santa Monica Beach. The ceremony was hosted by Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani.[2]

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and in bold.

Best Feature

Spotlight

Best Director

Tom McCarthy – Spotlight

Best Screenplay

Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer – Spotlight

Best First Feature

The Diary of a Teenage Girl

Best First Screenplay

Emma Donoghue – Room

Best Male Lead

Abraham Attah – Beasts of No Nation

Best Female Lead

Brie Larson – Room

Best Supporting Male

Idris Elba – Beasts of No Nation

Best Supporting Female

Mya Taylor – Tangerine

Best Documentary

The Look of Silence

Best International Film

Son of Saul • Hungary

Best Cinematography

Ed Lachman – Carol

Best Editing

Tom McArdle – Spotlight

John Cassavetes Award

Krisha

Robert Altman Award (Best Ensemble)

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

References

  1. ↑ "'Carol,' 'Spotlight,' 'Beasts of No Nation' Lead Spirit Awards Nominations". Film Independent. 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
  2. ↑ Terrero, Nina (7 January 2016). "Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani to host Independent Spirit Awards". ew.com. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
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