31st Independent Spirit Awards


The 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards announced its nominees on November 24, 2015. The winners were announced on February 27, 2016 at Santa Monica Beach. The ceremony was hosted by Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani.

Winners and nominees


, Best Male Lead winner
, Best Female Lead winner
, Best Supporting Male winner
, Best First Screenplay winner

Films with multiple nominations and awards

NominationsFilm
6Carol
5Beasts of No Nation
4Anomalisa
4Spotlight
4Tangerine
3The Diary of a Teenage Girl
3James White
3It Follows
3Mediterranea
3Room
3Songs My Brothers Taught Me
2Bone Tomahawk
2The End of the Tour
2Heaven Knows What
2Manos Sucias

AwardsFilm
5Spotlight
2Beasts of No Nation
2Room

Special awards

[Independent Spirit [John Cassavetes Award|John Cassavetes Award]]

Krisha
Recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Kiehl'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 by Piaget.
Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.