15th Cinema Eye Honors

The 15th Cinema Eye Honors recognized outstanding artistry and craft in nonfiction filmmaking of 2021 and took place at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, New York on March 1, 2022. The ceremony was originally scheduled for January 13, 2022, but it was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic-related concerns.

The nominations for the broadcast categories were announced on October 20, 2021. The complete list of nominations, including both broadcast and film, were announced on November 10, 2021.

Legacy Award

 * The Watermelon Woman – Written and directed by Cheryl Dunye; Produced by Alexandra Juhasz and Barry Swimar; Edited by Annie Taylor; Cinematography by Michelle Crenshaw; Original Score by Paul Shapiro