NYU Tisch Alumni IFC Award Winners | Images courtesy of Film Independent Spirit Awards
The Film Independent Spirit Awards were announced on February 8, 2020, and the ceremony was full of NYU Tisch violet pride! From Aubrey Plaza's '05 incredible opening number and monologue, to Adam Sandler's '88 win for Best Male Lead in Uncut Gems, the evening unfolded with many a Tisch alumni winning awards.
Congratulations to the NYU Tisch alumni nominated for awards, and to the alumni below who won!
Best Feature
The Farewell
Anita Gou '13 (BFA, Kanbar, Film & TV), Producer
Daniele Melia '17 (BFA, Kanbar, Film & TV), Producer
Best First Screenplay
See You Yesterday
Fredrica Bailey '16 (MFA, Dramatic Writing)
Stefon Bristol '16 (MFA, Grad Film)
John Cassavetes Award
Give Me Liberty
Kirill Mikhanovsky '08 (MFA, Grad Film), Writer/Director/Producer
Best Male Lead
Uncut Gems
Adam Sandler '88 (BFA, Drama)
Best Editing
Uncut Gems
Ronald Bronstein '96 (BFA, Kanbar, Film & TV)
Producers Award
Mollye Asher '99/'14 (BFA, Drama/MFA, Grad Film)
Someone To Watch Award
Premature
Rashaad Ernesto Green '03/'11 (BFA, Drama/MFA, Grad Film), Writer/Director/Producer