31st Independent Spirit Awards

31st Independent Spirit Awards
Awarded forBest in independent film
DateFebruary 27, 2016
SiteSanta Monica Pier
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Hosted byKate McKinnon
Kumail Nanjiani
Highlights
Best FeatureSpotlight
Most awardsSpotlight (5)
Most nominationsCarol (6)
Television coverage
ChannelIFC

The 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2015, were presented by Film Independent on February 27, 2016.[1] The nominations were announced on November 24, 2015.[2] The ceremony was hosted by Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani, and broadcast live on IFC.[3]

  1. ^ Erbland, Kate (February 27, 2016). "Full List of All 2016 Film Independent Spirit Award Winners". IndieWire. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  2. ^ McNary, Dave (November 24, 2015). "'Carol', 'Spotlight', 'Beasts of No Nation' Lead Spirit Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  3. ^ Terrero, Nina (January 7, 2016). "Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani to host Independent Spirit Awards". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 3, 2016.