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John Cassavetes Award=== •
Spa Night •
Free in Deed •
Hunter Gatherer •
Lovesong •
Nakom ===
Robert Altman Award=== (The award is given to its film director, casting director, and ensemble cast) •
Moonlight –
Barry Jenkins, Yesi Ramirez,
Mahershala Ali, Patrick Decile,
Naomie Harris, Alex Hibbert,
André Holland,
Jharrel Jerome,
Janelle Monáe, Jaden Piner,
Trevante Rhodes and
Ashton Sanders Kiehl's Someone to Watch Award 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. • '
Anna Rose Holmer – The Fits''''' •
Andrew Ahn –
Spa Night • Claire Carré –
Embers •
Ingrid Jungermann –
Women Who Kill Piaget Producers Award 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. • '
Jordana Mollick – Hello, My Name Is Doris''''' • Lisa Kjerulff –
The Fits • Melody C. Roscher and Craig Shilowich –
Christine Truer than Fiction Award Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant. • '
Nanfu Wang – Hooligan Sparrow''''' • Kristi Jacobson –
Solitary • Sara Jordenö –
Kiki ==References==