| 32nd Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best in independent film |
| Date | February 25, 2017 |
| Site | Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Nick Kroll John Mulaney |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature | Moonlight |
| Most awards | Moonlight (6) (5 plus Robert Altman Award) |
| Most nominations | American Honey (6) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | IFC |
The32nd Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2016, were presented by Film Independent on February 25, 2017.[1][2] The nominations were announced on November 22, 2016.[3][4] The ceremony was hosted byNick Kroll andJohn Mulaney, and broadcast live onIFC.[5][6] Online streaming service Sundance Nowlive-streamed the ceremony concurrently with the telecast with an on-demand version available on Sundance Now.[7][8]
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| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 6 | American Honey |
| 5 | Manchester by the Sea |
| Moonlight | |
| 4 | Jackie |
| Other People | |
| 3 | Free in Deed |
| The Fits | |
| Hell or High Water | |
| 2 | 20th Century Women |
| Certain Women | |
| The Childhood of a Leader | |
| Christine | |
| Chronic | |
| Little Men | |
| Loving | |
| Swiss Army Man | |
| The Witch |
(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. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded byKiehl's since 1851.
Honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded byPiaget.
Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.