Gotham Independent Film Awards 2015

The 25th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on November 30, 2015. The nominees were announced on October 22, 2015. The ceremony was hosted by Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer.

Special Jury Award – Ensemble Performance

 * Spotlight – Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d'Arcy James, Liev Schreiber, and Billy Crudup

Spotlight on Women Filmmakers "Live the Dream" Grant

 * Chanelle Aponte Pearson – 195 Lewis
 * Claire Carré – Embers
 * Deb Shoval – AWOL

Gotham Appreciation Award

 * Ellen Cotter of Angelika Film Center Theaters

Gotham Tributes

 * Steve Golin
 * Todd Haynes
 * Helen Mirren
 * Robert Redford