The 29th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held Monday, December 2 and it was a very Noah Baumbach night. Not only was he presenting alongside his partner Greta Gerwig, as they introduced Laura Dern, who has starred in both of their films this year, but he was also accepting Best Screenplay, the Audience Award, and ultimately the Best Feature category for his feature “Marriage Story.” Adam Driver even won for his performance in Baumbach’s film. Also winning was Awkwafina for her role in “The Farewell.” Completely shut out were films like “Midsommar,” “Booksmart,” “Hustlers,” and “The Lighthouse,” although many of those involved with the films were on hand to introduce the winners.
Best Feature
Presented by Uma Thurman
“Marriage Story”
Nominees:
- “The Farewell”
- “Hustlers”
- “Uncut Gems”
- “Waves”
Best Documentary
Presented by Constance Wu
“American Factory”
Nominees:
- “Apollo 11”
- “The Edge Of Democracy”
- “Midnight Traveler”
- “One Child Nation”
Best Actor
Presented by Jennifer Lopez
Adam Driver — “Marriage Story”
Nominees:
- Willem Dafoe — “The Lighthouse”
- Aldis Hodge — “Clemency”
- André Holland — “High Flying Bird”
- Adam Sandler — “Uncut Gems”
Best Actress
Presented by Daveed Diggs
Awkwafina — “The Farewell”
Nominees:
- Elisabeth Moss — “Her Smell”
- Mary Kay Place — “Diane”
- Florence Pugh — “Midsommar”
- Alfre Woodard — “Clemency”
Breakthrough Actor
Presented by Jeremy O. Harris
Taylor Russell — “Waves”
Nominees:
- Julia Fox — “Uncut Gems”
- Aisling Franciosi — “The Nightingale”
- Chris Galust — “Give Me Liberty”
- Noah Jupe — “Honey Boy”
- Jonathan Majors — “The Last Black Man In San Francisco”
Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award
Presented by Willem Dafoe
Laure De Clermont-Tonnerre — “The Mustang”
Nominees:
- Kent Jones — “Diane”
- Joe Talbot — “The Last Black Man In San Francisco”
- Olivia Wilde — “Booksmart”
- Phillip Youmans — “Burning Cane”
Best Screenplay
Presented by Tracy Letts
“Marriage Story” — Noah Baumbach
Nominees:
- “The Farewell” — Lulu Wang
- “High Flying Bird” — Tarell Alvin McCraney
- “The Last Black Man In San Francisco” — Jimmie Fails, Joe Talbot, and Rob Richert
- “Midsommar” — Ari Aster
Breakthrough Series – Long Form
(Over 40 Minutes)
Presented by Beanie Feldstein & Elisabeth Moss
“When They See Us” (Netflix)
Nominees:
- “Chernobyl” (HBO)
- “David Makes Man” (Own)
- “My Brilliant Friend” (HBO)
- “Unbelievable” (Netflix)
Breakthrough Series – Short Form
(Under 40 Minutes)
Presented by Beanie Feldstein & Elisabeth Moss
“Pen15”
Nominees:
- “Ramy” (Hulu)
- “Russian Doll” (Netflix)
- “Tuca & Bertie” (Netflix)
- “Undone” (Amazon)
Gotham Actor Tribute
Presented by Olivia Wilde
Sam Rockwell
Gotham Director Tribute
Presented by Vera Farmiga
Ava DuVernay
Gotham Producer Tribute
Presented by Edward Burns
Glen Basner
Gotham Actress Tribute
Presented by Noah Baumbach & Greta Gerwig
Laura Dern
Made In NY Award
Jason DaSilva
Student Short Film Showcase
Presented by Julia Stiles
“Bob And Dale”
“Youth”
“Darling”
“Mizaru”
“Keeper of Earth and Time”
Impact Storytelling Salute
Presented by Alfre Woodard
“#Solvable”
IFP Gotham Audience Award
Presented by Natasha Lyonne
“Marriage Story”
