32nd Independent Spirit Awards


The 32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2016, were presented by Film Independent on February 25, 2017. The nominations were announced on November 22, 2016. The ceremony was hosted by Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, and broadcast live on IFC. Online streaming service Sundance Now live-streamed the ceremony concurrently with the telecast with an on-demand version available on Sundance Now.

Winners and nominees



Films with multiple nominations and awards

NominationsFilm
6American Honey
5Manchester by the Sea
5Moonlight
4Jackie
4Other People
3Free in Deed
3The Fits
3Hell or High Water
220th Century Women
2Certain Women
2The Childhood of a Leader
2Christine
2Chronic
2Little Men
2Loving
2Swiss Army Man
2The Witch
2-

AwardsFilm
6Moonlight
2The Witch

Special awards

[Independent Spirit [John Cassavetes Award|John Cassavetes Award]]

Spa Night

[Independent Spirit [Robert Altman Award|Robert Altman Award]]

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

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.Anna Rose Holmer – The Fits

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.Jordana Mollick – Hello, My Name Is Doris
  • * Lisa Kjerulff – The Fits
  • * 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.Nanfu Wang – Hooligan Sparrow