Gotham Independent Film Awards 1995

The 5th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on September 19, 1995 and were hosted by Michael Moore. At the ceremony, Robert Shaye was honored with a Career Tribute with Abel Ferrara, Christopher Walken, Pauline Kael, and Juliet Taylor receiving the other individual awards.

Breakthrough Director (Open Palm Award)

 * Rebecca Miller – Angela

Filmmaker Award

 * Abel Ferrara

Actor Award

 * Christopher Walken

Writer Award

 * Pauline Kael

Below-the-Line Award

 * Juliet Taylor, casting director

Career Tribute

 * Robert Shaye