Gotham Independent Film Awards 1998

The 8th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on September 23, 1998, and were hosted by Stanley Tucci. At the ceremony, Sidney Lumet was honored with a Career Tribute, Frances McDormand received the Actor Award, Richard LaGravenese was given the Writer Award and David V. Picker was awarded the Producer/Industry Executive Award.

Breakthrough Actor

 * Sonja Sohn – Slam (TIE)
 * Saul Williams – Slam (TIE)
 * Norman Reedus – Six Ways to Sunday
 * Sam Rockwell – Lawn Dogs
 * Robin Tunney – Niagara, Niagara

Breakthrough Director (Open Palm Award)

 * Darren Aronofsky – Pi
 * Lisa Cholodenko – High Art
 * Chris Eyre – Smoke Signals
 * Vincent Gallo – Buffalo '66
 * Harmony Korine – Gummo

Actor Award

 * Frances McDormand

Writer Award

 * Richard LaGravenese

Producer/Industry Executive Award

 * David V. Picker

Career Tribute

 * Sidney Lumet