[3][4] The ceremony was hosted by Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, and broadcast live on IFC.
[7][8] Moonlight Barry Jenkins – Moonlight Casey Affleck – Manchester by the Sea as Lee Chandler Isabelle Huppert – Elle as Michèle Leblanc Ben Foster – Hell or High Water as Tanner Howard Molly Shannon – Other People as Joanne Mulcahey Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney – Moonlight Robert Eggers – The Witch The Witch O.J.
: Made in America James Laxton – Moonlight Joi McMillon and Nat Sanders – Moonlight Toni Erdmann (Germany / Romania) (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.