| Number: | 32 |
| Award: | Independent Spirit Awards |
| Awarded For: | Best in independent film |
| Date: | February 25, 2017 |
| Site: | Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Host: | Nick Kroll John Mulaney |
| Free Award Type: | Best Feature |
| Free Award: | Moonlight |
| Most Wins: | Moonlight (6) (5 plus Robert Altman Award) |
| Most Nominations: | American Honey (6) |
| Channel: | IFC |
| Last: | 31st |
| Next: | 33rd |
The 32nd 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 by Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, and broadcast live on IFC.[5] [6] Online streaming service Sundance Now live-streamed the ceremony concurrently with the telecast with an on-demand version available on Sundance Now.[7] [8]
| 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 |
| Awards | Film | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Moonlight | |
| 2 | 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 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.