Gotham Independent Film Awards 2016
The 26th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on November 28, 2016. The nominees were announced on October 20, 2016. Actors Ethan Hawke and Amy Adams, director Oliver Stone and producer Arnon Milchan received tribute awards. The ceremony was hosted by Keegan-Michael Key.
Special awards
Special Jury Award – Ensemble Performance
'Moonlight'' – Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner, Trevante Rhodes, and Ashton Sanders'''Spotlight on Women Filmmakers "Live the Dream" Grant
Roxy Toporowych – Julia Blue- * Shaz Bennett – Alaska is a Drag
- * Katie Orr – ''Poor Jane''
Made in NY Award
Gotham Appreciation Award
- Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment