The Gotham Awards celebrating Excellence in Independent Cinema. Founded in 1991, the Gotham Awards honor exceptional achievements in independent filmmaking. Hosted annually in New York City, also known as “Gotham,” these awards highlight innovation and emerging talent, playing a pivotal role in the awards season and often influencing Oscar predictions.
Initially focusing on films from the northeastern U.S., the Gotham Awards have grown to recognize international talent, showcasing the global impact of independent cinema. By celebrating groundbreaking storytelling, they provide vital support and visibility to filmmakers working outside the mainstream, shaping the future of the industry.
Here’s the full list of winners from the 2024 Gotham Independent Film Awards.
Nominee
Film
Director(s) / Producer(s)
Winner
Best Feature
“Anora”
NEON
• Sean Baker (Director)
• Sean Baker, Alex Coco, and Samantha Quan (Producers)
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“Babygirl”
A24
• Halina Reijn (Director)
• David Hinojosa, Julia Oh, and Halina Reijn (Producers)
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“Challengers”
Amazon MGM Studios
• Luca Guadagnino (Director)
• Luca Guadagnino, Rachel O’Connor, Amy Pascal, and Zendaya (Producers)
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“A Different Man”
A24
• Aaron Schimberg (Director)
• Gabriel Mayers, Vanessa McDonnell, and Christine Vachon (Producers)
WINNER
“Nickel Boys”
Orion Pictures / Amazon MGM Studios
• RaMell Ross (Director)
• Joslyn Barnes, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, and David Levine (Producers)
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Best International Feature
“All We Imagine as Light”
Sideshow and Janus Films
• Payal Kapadia (Director)
• Julien Graff, Thomas Hakim (Producers)
WINNER
“Green Border”
Kino Lorber
• Agnieszka Holland (Director)
• Fred Bernstein, Agnieszka Holland, and Marcin Wierzchoslawski (Producers)
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“Hard Truths”
Bleecker Street
• Mike Leigh (Director)
• Georgina Lowe (Producer)
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“Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell”
Kino Lorber
• Thien An Pham (Director)
• Jeremy Chua, Tran Van Thi (Producers)
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“Vermiglio”
Sideshow and Janus Films
• Maura Delpero (Director)
• Francesca Andreoli, Maura Delpero, Santiago Fondevila Sance, and Leonardo Guerra Seràgnoli (Producers)
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Best Documentary Feature
“Dahomey”
MUBI
• Mati Diop (Director)
• Mati Diop, Judith Lou Lévy, Eve Robin (Producers)
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“Intercepted”
Grasshopper Film
• Oksana Karpovych (Director)
• Darya Bassel, Olha Beskhmelnytsina, Rocío B. Fuentes, Giacomo Nudi, Lucie Rego Pauline Tran Van Lieu (Producers)
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“No Other Land”
Antipode Films
• Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, and Rachel Szor (Directors)
• Fabien Greenberg, Bård Kjøge Rønning (Producers)
WINNER
“Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat”
Kino Lorber
• Johan Grimonprez (Director)
• Rémi Grellety, Daan Milius (Producers)
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“Sugarcane”
National Geographic Documentary Films
• Julian Brave NoiseCat, Emily Kassie (Directors)
• Emily Kassie and Kellen Quinn (Producers)
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“Union”
Self-Distributed
• Stephen Maing, Band rett Story (Directors)
• Samantha Curley and Mars Verrone (Producers)
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Best Director
Payal Kapadia, “All We Imagine as Light”
Sideshow and Janus Films
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Sean Baker, “Anora”
NEON
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Guan Hu, “Black Dog”
The Forge
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Jane Schoenbrun, “I Saw the TV Glow”
A24
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RaMell Ross, “Nickel Boys”
Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios
WINNER
Best Screenplay
“Between the Temples,” Nathan Silver, C. Mason Wells
Sony Pictures Classics
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“Evil Does Not Exist,” Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Sideshow and Janus Films
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“Femme,” Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon Ping
Utopia
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“His Three Daughters,” Azazel Jacobs
Netflix
WINNER
“Janet Planet,” Annie Baker
A24
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Breakthrough Director
Shuchi Talati, “Girls Will Be Girls”
Juno Films, Inc
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India Donaldson, “Good One”
Metrograph Pictures
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Alessandra Lacorazza, “In the Summers”
Music Box Films
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Vera Drew, “The People’s Joker”
Altered Innocence
WINNER
Mahdi Fleifel, “To a Land Unknown”
Watermelon Pictures
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Outstanding Lead Performance
Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl”
Roadside Attractions
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Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
A24
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Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
A24
WINNER
Marianne Jean-Baptiste, “Hard Truths”
Bleecker Street
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Nicole Kidman, “Babygirl”
A24
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Keith Kupferer, “Ghostlight”
IFC Films
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Mikey Madison, “Anora”
NEON
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Demi Moore, “The Substance”
MUBI
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Saoirse Ronan, “The Outrun”
Sony Pictures Classics
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Justice Smith, “I Saw the TV Glow”
A24
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Outstanding Supporting Performance
Yura Borisov, “Anora”
NEON
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Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
Searchlight Pictures
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Danielle Deadwyler, “The Piano Lesson”
Netflix
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Brigette Lundy-Paine, “I Saw the TV Glow”
A24
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Natasha Lyonne, “His Three Daughters”
Netflix
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Clarence Maclin, “Sing Sing”
A24
WINNER
Katy O’Brian, “Love Lies Bleeding”
A24
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Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”
A24
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Adam Pearson, “A Different Man”
A24
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Brian Tyree Henry, “The Fire Inside”
Amazon MGM Studios
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Breakthrough Performer
Lily Collias, “Good One”
Metrograph Pictures
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Ryan Destiny, “The Fire Inside”
Amazon MGM Studios
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Maisy Stella, “My Old Ass”
Amazon MGM Studios
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Izaac Wang, “Dìdi”
Focus Features
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Brandon Wilson, “Nickel Boys”
Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios
WINNER
The 2024 awards ceremony featured several tributes celebrating individuals and works that have profoundly influenced the film industry.
The Ensemble Tribute recognized The Piano Lesson for its outstanding cast and collaborative efforts.
The Director Tribute was awarded to Denis Villeneuve, honoring his visionary direction in Dune: Part Two and cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary cinema.
The Anniversary Tribute celebrated Franklin Leonard and the Black List for their pivotal role in uncovering and promoting distinctive scripts in Hollywood.
The Performer Tribute acknowledged Angelina Jolie’s exceptional work in Maria, showcasing her ongoing brilliance in acting.
The Visionary Tribute went to Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold for A Complete Unknown, applauding their daring and innovative storytelling.
The Spotlight Tribute highlighted Zendaya’s performance in Challengers, affirming her as a talented rising star.
Finally, the Social Justice Tribute was presented to Sing Sing for its compelling message advocating justice and human rights.
These honors underscore the diverse talent and themes that continue to shape the entertainment industry.
