Georgia Film Critics Association Announces 2016 Winners
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The Georgia Film Critics Association has announced their 2016 winners, with “Moonlight” and “La La Land” dominating the awards. Unique to the GAFCA is the Oglethorpe Award, which “The Nice Guys” won this year. Each year, the Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema is bestowed upon a feature film or short film that was produced in Georgia.
I am proud to be a member of the Georgia Film Critics Association since its inception in 2011. The Georgia Film Critics Association (GAFCA) was created with the intention to promote film criticism and the film industry within the state of Georgia. While critics groups are prevalent in many parts of the country, the GAFCA is the first of its kind to be based solely in the state of Georgia. GAFCA membership is open to members of the reviewing press—whether through online, radio, television or print media. GAFCA has over 25 members. Information on the GAFCA and past award winners can be found at www.georgiafilmcritics.org
Georgia Film Critics Association 2016 Winners:
Best Picture – Moonlight
Best Director – Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Best Actor – Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea)
Best Actress – Natalie Portman (Jackie)
Best Supporting Actor – Mahershala Ali (Moonlight)
Best Supporting Actress – Viola Davis (Fences)
Best Original Screenplay –La La Land – Damien Chazelle
Best Adapted Screenplay – Moonlight – Barry Jenkins
Best Cinematography – Moonlight – James Laxton
Best Production Design – La La Land – David Wasco, Austin Gorg
Best Original Score – La La Land – Justin Hurwitz
Best Original Song – “City of Stars“ – Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land)
Best Ensemble – Moonlight
Best Foreign Film – Elle
Breakthrough Award – Mahershala Ali (Free State of Jones, Hidden Figures, Kicks, Moonlight)
Best Animated Film – Zootopia
Best Documentary Film – O.J.: Made in America
Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema – The Nice Guys – Shane Black, Anthony Bagarozzi
