32nd Independent Spirit Awards

The 2016 Independent Spirit Awards announced its nominees on November 22, 2016.^[1] The ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 25, 2017.^[2][3]

Nominees

Films with multiple nominations

Special Awards

John Cassavetes Award

• Free in Deed
• Hunter Gatherer
• Lovesong
• Nakom
• Spa Night

Robert Altman Award (Best Ensemble)

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

• Moonlight

Acura Someone to Watch Award

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.

• Andrew Ahn – Spa Night
• Claire Carré – Embers
• Anna Rose Holmer – The Fits
• Ingrid Jungermann – Women Who Kill

Piaget Producers Award

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.

• Lisa Kjerulff – The Fits
• Jordana Mollick – Hello, My Name Is Doris
• Melody C. Roscher and Craig Shilowich – Christine

Truer than Fiction Award

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

• Kristi Jacobson – Solitary
• Sara Jordenö – Kiki
• Nanfu Wang – Hooligan Sparrow

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