Gotham Independent Film Awards 2016

The 26th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on November 28, 2016. The nominees were announced on October 20, 2016. Actors Ethan Hawke and Amy Adams, director Oliver Stone and producer Arnon Milchan received tribute awards. The ceremony was hosted by Keegan-Michael Key.

Special Jury Award – Ensemble Performance

 * Moonlight – Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner, Trevante Rhodes, and Ashton Sanders

Spotlight on Women Filmmakers "Live the Dream" Grant

 * Roxy Toporowych – Julia Blue
 * Shaz Bennett – Alaska is a Drag
 * Katie Orr – Poor Jane

Made in NY Award

 * Aziz Ansari
 * Judith Light

Gotham Appreciation Award

 * Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME)

Gotham Tributes

 * Amy Adams
 * Ethan Hawke
 * Arnon Milchan
 * Oliver Stone