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 McCarthySpotlight

Best Screenplay

Tom McCarthy and Josh SingerSpotlight

Best First Feature

The Diary of a Teenage Girl

Best First Screenplay

Emma DonoghueRoom

Best Male Lead

Abraham AttahBeasts of No Nation

Best Female Lead

Brie LarsonRoom

Best Supporting Male

Idris ElbaBeasts of No Nation

Best Supporting Female

Mya TaylorTangerine

Best Documentary

The Look of Silence

Best International Film

Son of SaulHungary

Best Cinematography

Ed LachmanCarol

Best Editing

Tom McArdleSpotlight

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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