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]
| 32nd Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best in independent film |
| Date | February 25, 2017 |
| Site | Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Nick Kroll John Mulaney |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature | Moonlight |
| Most awards | Moonlight (6) (5 plus Robert Altman Award) |
| Most nominations | American Honey (6) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | IFC |
Winners and nominees
editFilms with multiple nominations and awards
edit| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 6 | American Honey |
| 5 | Manchester by the Sea |
| Moonlight | |
| 4 | Jackie |
| Other People | |
| 3 | Free in Deed |
| The Fits | |
| Hell or High Water | |
| 2 | 20th Century Women |
| Certain Women | |
| The Childhood of a Leader | |
| Christine | |
| Chronic | |
| Little Men | |
| Loving | |
| Swiss Army Man | |
| The Witch |
Special awards
edit(The award is given to its film director, casting director, and ensemble cast)
- Moonlight – Barry Jenkins, Yesi Ramirez, Mahershala Ali, Patrick Decile, Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner, Trevante Rhodes and Ashton Sanders
Kiehl's Someone to Watch Award
editRecognizes 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.
- Anna Rose Holmer – The Fits
- Andrew Ahn – Spa Night
- Claire Carré – Embers
- Ingrid Jungermann – Women Who Kill
Piaget Producers Award
editHonors 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.
- Jordana Mollick – Hello, My Name Is Doris
Truer than Fiction Award
editPresented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
References
edit- ^ Earl, William (February 25, 2017). "2017 Independent Spirit Awards: Full Winners List". IndieWire. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ Gavieres, Jayna (February 25, 2017). "2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners Announced!". Film Independent. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ Warren, Matt (November 22, 2016). "2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced!". Film Independent. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 22, 2016). "Spirit Awards Nominations: 'Moonlight', 'American Honey', 'Manchester' & 'Jackie' Rally". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Calvario, Liz (January 3, 2017). "2017 Independent Spirit Awards: Nick Kroll and John Mulaney to Co-Host Ceremony". IndieWire. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ Roettgers, Janko (February 8, 2017). "Sundance Now to Live Stream Independent Spirit Awards (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ "2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards Presenters Announced" (Press release). Film Independent. February 23, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.