31st Independent Spirit Awards

[2] The ceremony was hosted by Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani, and broadcast live on IFC.

[3] Spotlight Tom McCarthy – Spotlight Abraham Attah – Beasts of No Nation as Agu Brie Larson – Room as Joy "Ma" Newsome Idris Elba – Beasts of No Nation as Commandant Mya Taylor – Tangerine as Alexandra Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer – Spotlight Emma Donoghue – Room The Diary of a Teenage Girl The Look of Silence Edward Lachman – Carol Tom McArdle – Spotlight Son of Saul (Saul fia) (Hungary) Krisha (The award is given to its film director, casting director, and ensemble cast) Recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition.

Honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films.

Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition.

The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by LensCrafters.