31st Film Independent Spirit Awards 2016
The 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards honored the best independent films of 2015 and were presented by Film Independent on February 27, 2016. Hosted by Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani, the ceremony was broadcast live on IFC. Nominations were announced on November 24, 2015.
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Total movie nominations
33
Total movie wins
9
Total people nominations
21
Total people wins
4
Most recognized genres
Drama
Thriller
Comedy
Most Nominations
Mya Taylor
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WINNER
Tangerine
Nominees
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All Best Documentary Feature Winners and Nominees – 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards 2016
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All Best International Film Winners and Nominees – 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards 2016
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31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Feature
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Male Lead
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Female Lead
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Male
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Female
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Screenplay
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Feature
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Documentary Feature
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Editing
31st Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best International Film
