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.

John Cassavetes Award

 * Spa Night
 * Free in Deed
 * Hunter Gatherer
 * Lovesong
 * Nakom

Robert Altman Award
(The award is given to its film director, casting director, and ensemble cast)


 * 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
 * Andrew Ahn – Spa Night
 * Claire Carré – Embers
 * Ingrid Jungermann – Women Who Kill

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
 * Kristi Jacobson – Solitary
 * Sara Jordenö – Kiki