20th Satellite Awards

The 20th Satellite Awards is an award ceremony honoring the year's outstanding performers, films, television shows, home videos and interactive media, presented by the International Press Academy.

The nominations were announced on December 1, 2015. The winners were announced on February 21, 2016.

The film The Martian led all nominees with nine, including Best Film and Best Director (Ridley Scott).

Special achievement awards

 * Auteur Award (for singular vision and unique artistic control over the elements of production) – Robert M. Young
 * Humanitarian Award (for making a difference in the lives of those in the artistic community and beyond) – Spike Lee
 * Mary Pickford Award (for outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry) – Louise Fletcher
 * Nikola Tesla Award (for visionary achievement in filmmaking technology) – HIVE Lighting Plasma Wizards
 * Breakthrough Performance Award – Jacob Tremblay (Room)
 * Special Award for Breakthrough Comedian – Amy Schumer

Motion picture winners and nominees


Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.

Television winners and nominees


Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.

Film

 * 4 – Spotlight

Television

 * 2 – Better Call Saul / Flesh and Bone