“For nearly seven decades, Ellen Burstyn has brought fearless honesty and extraordinary emotional depth to every stage and screen she has graced,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “From ‘The Last Picture Show’ and ‘The Exorcist’ to ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’, ‘Resurrection’, and ‘Requiem for a Dream,’ her performances have helped define American cinema. Her remarkable achievements in film, television, and theater are matched by her dedication to nurturing fellow artists. We are honored to celebrate her enduring influence and a body of work that continues to inspire generations of audiences and filmmakers.”

One of the few performers to achieve acting’s prestigious Triple Crown, Burstyn won both the Academy Award for “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and the Tony Award for Same Time, Next Year in 1975. Her portrayal of Alice Hyatt, a widowed mother determined to build a new life, remains one of cinema’s most indelible portraits of resilience and independence. On Broadway, her performance in Same Time, Next Year demonstrated the wit, emotional depth, and commanding presence that have distinguished her work across mediums.

Burstyn has earned six Academy Award nominations throughout her career, including for her performances in “The Last Picture Show,” “The Exorcist,” “Resurrection,” and “Requiem for a Dream.” Across these roles, she has brought extraordinary complexity and humanity to women navigating grief, faith, longing, and survival. Her acclaimed television work earned her two Emmy Awards for “Law & Order: SVU” and “Political Animals”. Her extensive screen credits also include “Interstellar,” “Pieces of a Woman,” “The First Lady,” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” She recently starred alongside Dakota Johnson in Gyllenhaal’s “Flesh Impact,” portraying an imagined Marilyn Monroe at age one hundred. The film premiered at this year’s Venice International Film Festival.

Beyond her performances, Burstyn has made lasting contributions to the artistic community as a longtime leader of the Actors Studio. A member of the Theater Hall of Fame, bestselling memoirist, and author of Poetry Says It Better, she has devoted her life to both acting and supporting fellow artists. Most recently, she received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice International Film Festival, recognizing the breadth and enduring impact of her career.

The Gotham has deepened its support of short-form filmmaking in recent years, recognizing the format as an essential part of today’s film and media landscape. Through initiatives including the Focus Features Short Film Showcase, the Gotham Week Shorts to Features section, and the Genesis House x Gotham Shorts Fellowship, The Gotham celebrates outstanding short films while creating opportunities for filmmakers at every stage of their creative careers.

It was previously announced that “Elsinore” will receive the Gotham Legacy Tribute, “Michael” will receive the Gotham Musical Tribute, “La Bola Negra” will receive the Gotham Vanguard Tribute, Danny Boyle will receive the Gotham Director Tribute for “Ink,” and LAIKA will receive the Gotham Anniversary Tribute at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony.

Winners of the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, November 30th, 2026. Nominees will be announced on October 27th, 2026.

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In announcing this year’s nominations, Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute, said: “It’s a pleasure to announce this year’s nominees. It has been a remarkable year for film, with audiences turning out in theaters for bold, distinctive work from first-time filmmakers and established artists alike. This year’s nominations, alongside our Tributes and the return of the Audience Award, reflect that abundance and celebrate the creative community that has been at the heart of The Gothams for more than three decades.”

Nominees are selected by committees of film critics, journalists, festival programmers, and film curators. Separate juries of writers, directors, actors, producers, editors, and other film industry professionals will determine the final recipients of The Gothams.

Returning after a six-year hiatus, the Gotham Audience Award celebrates films that transcend the screen to become defining cultural moments, capturing audiences’ attention through their impact, reach, and resonance. Gotham members will vote to determine the winner, and the award will be presented to the film’s credited director(s) and producer(s). This year’s nominees were curated from films submitted to The Gothams for consideration, measured by opening-weekend per-theater average against the highest-rated and most-watched films of 2026, as reported in box office tracking and on Letterboxd.

The Gothams Tributes, which will also be presented at the ceremony, are the organization’s highest honors celebrating outstanding achievement in film. The Tributes recognize the industry’s most accomplished creators and performers whose work has made an indelible impact on both the art form and popular culture.

The Gotham Film Awards nominations for 2026 are:

Best Feature
Clarissa – Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri, directors; Arie Esiri, Chuko Esiri, Theresa Park, Nicholas Weinstock, producers (NEON)
Club Kid – Jordan Firstman, director; Michael Bloom, Alex Coco, Galen Core, Ryan Heller, producers (A24)
The Debut – Jesse Eisenberg, director; Jesse Eisenberg, Ali Herting, Dave McCary, Emma Stone, producers (A24)
Dreams in Nightmares – Shatara Michelle Ford, director; Naima Abed, Shatara Michelle Ford, Pin-Chun Liu, producers (Lunette Films)
The Invite – Olivia Wilde, director; Ben Browning, Megan Ellison, David Permut, producers (A24)
Josephine – Beth de Araújo, director; Beth de Araújo, Josh Beirne-Golden, Gemma Chan, David Kaplan, Josh Peters, Jordan Rapaport, Mark H. Rapaport, Robina Riccitiello, Marina Stabile, Channing Tatum, Crystine Zhang, producers (Sumerian Pictures)
Mouse – Kelly O’Sullivan, Alex Thompson, directors; Bonnie Comley, Pierce Cravens, Steven A. Jones, Ian Keiser, Chelsea Krant, Stewart F. Lane, Abigail Rose Solomon, Alex Thompson, Alex Wilson, producers (Independent Film Company)
Paper Tiger – James Gray, director; Andrea Bucko, Leonardo Maria del Vecchio, Gary Farkas, James Gray, Anthony Katagas, Andrea Leone, Raffaella Leone, Marco Perego, Carlo Salem, Rodrigo Teixeira, producers (NEON)
Primetime – Lance Oppenheim, director; Ari Aster, Fred Berger, William Iannaccone, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Lars Knudsen, Brighton McCloskey, Robert Pattinson, producers (A24)
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma – Jane Schoenbrun, director; Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, producers (MUBI)
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother – Bassam Tariq, director; Babak Anvari, Bassam Tariq, Lucan Toh, producers (Amazon MGM Studios)

Best International Feature
All of a Sudden – Ryusuke Hamaguchi, director; Julien Deris, David Gauquié, Kosuke Oshida, Yuji Sadai, producers (NEON)
Ben’Imana – Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, director; Samantha Biffot, Pierre-Adrien Ceccaldi, Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, Marie Epiphanie Uwayezu, producers (Alexander)
Blue Heron – Sophy Romvari, director; Ryan Bobkin, Sara Wylie, Sophy Romvari, Gábor Osváth, producers (Janus Films)
Everytime – Sandra Wollner, director; David Bohun, Lixi Frank, Viktoria Stolpe, producers (1-2 Special)
Fatherland – Pawel Pawlikowski, director; Edward Berger, Lorenzo Gangarossa, Mario Gianani, Lorenzo Mieli, Ewa Puszczynska, Dimitri Rassam, Jeanne Tremsal, producers (MUBI)
Filipiñana – Rafael Manuel, director; Bianca Balbuena, Jeremy Chua, Omar El Kadi, Bradley Liew, Rafael Manuel, Alex Polunin, Nadia Turincev, producers (Kino Lorber)
La Gradiva – Marine Atlan, director; Inès Daïen Dasi, producer (1-2 Special)
Minotaur – Andrey Zvyagintsev, director; Charles Gillibert, Nathanaël Karmitz, Marco Perego, Andrey Zvyagintsev, producers (MUBI)
Possible Love – Lee Chang-dong, director; Lee Joon-dong, Lee Chang-dong, David Levine, Chadwick Prichard, producers (Netflix)
Tender Loving Care – Mike Leigh, director; Georgina Lowe, producer (Bleecker Street)

Best Documentary Feature
Closure – Michal Marczak, director; Monika Braid, Rémi Grellety, Karolina Marczak, Michal Marczak, Katarzyna Szczerba, producers (1-2 Special)
A Fox Under a Pink Moon – Soraya Akhlaghi, Mehrdad Oskouei, directors; Siavash Jamali, Mehrdad Oskouei, producers (Kino Lorber)
NAZA – Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, directors; Harry Davies, Lindsay Poulton, James Wilson, producers (NEON)
Once Upon a Time in Harlem – David Greaves, director; Anne de Mare, Liani Greaves, producers (NEON)
You Can See Everything – Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim, directors; Maggie Ambrose, Tatiana Bears, Jack Davis, Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim, producers (A24)

Best Director
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, All of a Sudden (NEON)
Sandra Wollner, Everytime (1-2 Special)
Andrey Zvyagintsev, Minotaur (MUBI)
Jane Schoenbrun, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (MUBI)
Mike Leigh, Tender Loving Care (Bleecker Street)

Breakthrough Director
Sophy Romvari, Blue Heron (Janus Films)
Jordan Firstman, Club Kid (A24)
Aleshea Harris, Is God Is (Amazon MGM Studios)
Marine Atlan, La Gradiva (1-2 Special)
Joel Alfonso Vargas, Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo) (Oscilloscope Laboratories)
John Early, Maddie’s Secret (Magnolia Pictures)

Best Original Screenplay
Everytime, Sandra Wollner (1-2 Special)
La Gradiva, Marine Atlan, Anne Brouillet (1-2 Special)
Possible Love, Lee Chang-dong, Oh Jung-mi (Netflix)
Tender Loving Care, Mike Leigh (Bleecker Street)
Wild Horse Nine, Martin McDonagh (Searchlight Pictures)

Best Adapted Screenplay
All of a Sudden, Ryusuke Hamaguchi (NEON)
Clarissa, Chuko Esiri (NEON)
The Invite, Rashida Jones, Will McCormack (A24)
Minotaur, Simon Lyashenko, Andrey Zvyagintsev (MUBI)
Primetime, Ajon Singh (A24)

Outstanding Lead Performance
Mahershala Ali, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (Amazon MGM Studios)
Gillian Anderson, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (MUBI)
Jeon Do-yeon, Possible Love (Netflix)
John Early, Maddie’s Secret (Magnolia Pictures)
John Malkovich, Wild Horse Nine (Searchlight Pictures)
Ian McKellen, The Christophers (NEON)
Julianne Moore, The Debut (A24)
Sophie Okonedo, Clarissa (NEON)
Andrew Scott, Elsinore (Focus Features)
John Turturro, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York (Sony Pictures Classics)

Outstanding Supporting Performance
Tom Courtenay, Queen at Sea (Greenwich Entertainment)
Esmé Creed-Miles, Sense and Sensibility (Focus Features)
Penélope Cruz, The Invite (A24)
Adam Driver, Paper Tiger (NEON)
Andrew Garfield, Artificial (NEON)
Skyler Gisondo, Primetime (A24)
Sandra Hüller, Fatherland (MUBI)
Kate O’Flynn, Tender Loving Care (Bleecker Street)
Tao Okamoto, All of a Sudden (NEON)
Channing Tatum, Josephine (Sumerian Pictures)

Breakthrough Performer
Adia, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (Amazon MGM Studios)
India Amarteifio, Clarissa (NEON)
Guitarricadelafuente, La Bola Negra (Netflix)
Colas Quignard, La Gradiva (1-2 Special)
Mason Reeves, Josephine (Sumerian Pictures)

Gotham Audience Award
Backrooms – Kane Parsons, director; Kori Adelson, Michael Clear, Dan Cohen, Chris Ferguson, Dan Levine, Shawn Levy, Roberto Patino, Osgood Perkins, Jenno Topping, James Wan, producers (A24)
La Bola Negra – Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, directors; Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, producers (Netflix)
The Drama – Kristoffer Borgli, director; Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen, Tyler Campellone, producers (A24)
The Invite – Olivia Wilde, director; Ben Browning, Megan Ellison, David Permut, producers (A24)
Michael – Antoine Fuqua, director; John Branca, John McClain, Graham King, producers (Lionsgate)
Obsession – Curry Barker, director; James Harris, Haley Nicole Johnson, Christian Mercuri, Roman Viaris, producers (Focus Features)
Project Hail Mary – Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, directors; Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Rachel O’Connor, Amy Pascal, Aditya Sood, Andy Weir, producers (Amazon MGM Studios)
You Can See Everything – Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim, directors; Maggie Ambrose, Tatiana Bears, Jack Davis, Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim, producers (A24)

Nominating Committees for The Gothams were:

Nominating Committee for Best Feature and Best International Feature:
Robert Daniels, Associate Editor, RogerEbert.com
Justin Chang, Film Critic, The New Yorker
Kate Erbland, Editorial Director, IndieWire
David Fear, Senior Editor and Film Critic, Rolling Stone
Tomris Laffly, Programmer, Film Critic, Variety, RogerEbert.com

Nominating Committee for Best Documentary Feature:
Eric Hynes, Director of Film Curation and Programming, Jacob Burns Film Center
Eric Kohn, Artistic Director, Southampton Playhouse
Karen McMullen, Senior Programmer, Features and Shorts, DOC NYC
Allason Leitz, Director, Art House NY and Third Industry
Sky Sitney, Co-Founder and Festival Director, DC/DOX

Nominating Committee for Best Director and Breakthrough Director:
David Ehrlich, Chief Film Critic, IndieWire
Guy Lodge, Chief Film Critic, Variety
Lindsey Bahr, Film Writer and Critic, Associated Press
Beatrice Loayza, Freelance, NYT, Film Comment, Variety, ArtReview
Brittany Luse, Host of It’s Been A Minute, NPR

Nominating Committee for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay:
Imani Davis, Film Programmer, American Cinematheque
Tim Grierson, Senior U.S. Critic, Screen International
Jon Frosch, Reviews Editor and Film Critic, The Hollywood Reporter
Illyse Singer, Cinema Director, The Roxy Cinema New York
Esther Zuckerman, Film and Culture Reporter, Wall Street Journal

Nominating Committee for Outstanding Lead Performance, Outstanding Supporting Performance, and Breakthrough Performer:
Monica Castillo, Film Critic, The A.V. Club
Douglas Greenwood, Entertainment Editor, i-D; Contributor to GQ, Elle, Fantastic Man, and New York Magazine
Katey Rich, Awards Editor, The Ankler
Brian Tallerico, President of the Chicago Film Critics Association; Managing Editor, RogerEbert.com
Jourdain Searles, Film Critic, Freelance

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“In his final months, Ian Charleson affirmed his talent, his determination, and what it means to be an actor,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “With Elsinore, Andrew Scott, Stephen Beresford, Simon Stone, and the entire production team have made a deeply moving film about a life devoted to performance and the community that supported him. We are delighted to celebrate Elsinore with the Gotham Legacy Tribute in recognition of the remarkable artist who inspired it.”

Elsinore tells the story of Ian Charleson, a Scottish actor who is widely known as the star of Best Picture winner “Chariots of Fire.” The film’s memorable score followed Charleson everywhere, leaving him longing less for Hollywood and more for his theatre roots. When the role of a lifetime appears for Charleson, so does a devastating AIDS diagnosis. “Elsinore” follows an actor at the height of his powers as he strives to command the stage, facing his own mortality with unflinching honesty, wit, and grace. His final performance becomes his greatest triumph, and a source of healing and inspiration for those around him.

Scott stars as Charleson, and the film also stars Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn, and Joe Locke. Colman plays Dr. Margaret Johnson, who treated Charleson and fellow gay men during the HIV epidemic, launching the first-ever dedicated HIV clinic. The film is directed by Simon Stone and written by Queer Palm and BAFTA-winning screenwriter Stephen Beresford. Having come together to make the film, Scott, Beresford, and Stone have coined themselves “The Charleson Chaps.” “Elsinore” is produced by STUDIOCANAL, LD Entertainment, Lucky Red, and Magnolia Mae Films.

“Elsinore” premiered in September at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival and had its Canadian premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was given the International People’s Choice Award. The film has continued to play fall festivals, earning rave reviews and collecting numerous Audience prizes, including at the Mill Valley Film Festival and the Hamptons International Film Festival. Focus Features will release the film in North America, beginning its theatrical run on November 20th before expanding wider over the Thanksgiving holiday and throughout December.

It was previously announced that “Michael” will receive the Gotham Musical Tribute, “La Bola Negra” will receive the Gotham Vanguard Tribute, Danny Boyle will receive the Gotham Director Tribute for “Ink,” and LAIKA will receive the Gotham Anniversary Tribute at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony.

Winners of the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, November 30th, 2026. Nominees will be announced on October 27th, 2026.

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“For our second Gotham Musical Tribute, we are delighted to honor these incredibly talented actors and filmmakers for bringing Michael Jackson’s life, legend, and music to the screen,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “Their extraordinary work captures the humanity behind one of the world’s most celebrated artists.”

“Michael” is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells Michael Jackson’s story beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of The Jackson Five to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit of becoming the world’s biggest entertainer. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins. Lionsgate presents, in association with Universal Pictures, a GK Films production, an Optimum production.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, “Michael” stars Jaafar Jackson in the title role, with Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo. The film is produced by Academy Award-winning producer Graham King, John Branca, and the late John McClain. “Michael” premiered at the Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin on April 10, 2026, and was released by Universal Pictures in the UK on April 22nd and by Lionsgate in the US on April 24. With $1.029 billion in worldwide box office, the film is the highest-grossing biographical film of all time, the first biographical film to reach $1 billion, the highest-grossing Lionsgate film, and the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2026. A sequel is in development.

The Gotham Musical Tribute was inaugurated last year with “Song Sung Blue.” LAIKA was previously announced to receive the Gotham Anniversary Tribute, Danny Boyle the Gotham Director Tribute for “Ink,” and “La Bola Negra” the Gotham Vanguard Tribute at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony.

Winners of the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, November 30th, 2026. Nominees will be announced on October 27th, 2026.

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“Inspiring and imaginative, ‘La Bola Negra‘ reminds us why Federico García Lorca remains one of the twentieth century’s essential voices,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, together with an extraordinary cast, bring Lorca’s exploration of desire and belonging to new audiences in a film of sweeping ambition and emotional depth. Their collaboration is exactly the kind of daring filmmaking The Gotham Vanguard Tribute was created to celebrate, and we’re thrilled to honor their incredible work this November.”

Taking its name from an unfinished play by Lorca and drawing on his writings and legacy, “La Bola Negra” spans three generations and pivotal moments in Spanish history. In 1932, Carlos (Milo Quifes) longs to belong in a fractured Spain. In 1937, Sebastián (Guitarricadelafuente) finds connection across enemy lines. And in 2017, Alberto (Carlos González) uncovers a long-buried family secret that gives voice to truths the past tried to erase. Calvo and Ambrossi co-wrote “La Bola Negra” with Alberto Conejero, whose play “La piedra oscura” was among the works that informed the film. Together, they have created a story about freedom, inheritance, and the generations whose courage made it possible to live more openly.

Acclaimed Spanish singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente makes his acting debut in the film, which also features Miguel Bernardeau as Rafael Rodríguez Rapún, Julio Torres as Juan Pablo, Penélope Cruz as Nené Romero, and Glenn Close as Isabelle.

“La Bola Negra” earned Calvo and Ambrossi the Best Director Prize at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, then went on to win the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. The TIFF win made it the first Netflix title to receive the festival’s top prize and the first international film to do so in 15 years. “La Bola Negra” is also Spain’s official submission for the Academy Award for International Feature Film. The film opens in New York City and Los Angeles on October 16th, then expands to additional theaters across the United States and Canada. Select theaters will present it in 35mm. “La Bola Negra” will debut on Netflix in the United States and Canada on December 2nd.

The Gotham Vanguard Tribute recognizes pioneering films that push the boundaries of cinema through fearless artistic choices. Last year’s Vanguard Tribute honored Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac, and Jacob Elordi for their bold reimagining of “Frankenstein,” and celebrated the enduring impact of Mary Shelley’s story. It was previously announced that LAIKA will receive the Gotham Anniversary Tribute and that Danny Boyle will receive the Gotham Director Tribute for “Ink” at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony.

Winners of the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, November 30th, 2026. Nominees will be announced on October 27th, 2026.

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“Across four decades, Danny Boyle has established himself as one of the true auteurs of his generation,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “From the energy and urgency of ‘Shallow Grave’ and ‘Trainspotting’ to the achievements of ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘127 Hours,’ and ‘Steve Jobs,’ he has consistently brought a singular voice and perspective to the screen. With ‘Ink,’ Danny once again proves his ability to take a compelling story and make it feel wholly cinematic. We’re delighted to honor his remarkable career with the Gotham Director Tribute and to celebrate this exciting new chapter in his work.”

Danny Boyle is an acclaimed British director and producer whose career spans theatre, television, film, and some of the world’s biggest cultural events. He began his career in theatre before moving into television and film, making his feature debut with “Shallow Grave” in 1994. He quickly gained international recognition with “Trainspotting” (1996), followed by films including “28 Days Later,” “The Beach,” and “Slumdog Millionaire,” which won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Boyle has continued to move fluidly between genres and mediums, directing films such as “127 Hours,” “Steve Jobs,” “T2 Trainspotting,” and “Yesterday.” In 2012, he directed the London Olympic Opening Ceremony, “Isles of Wonder,” bringing his distinctive storytelling and visual sensibility to one of the world’s largest stages. His recent work also includes the television series “Pistol” and the film “28 Years Later.”

Boyle’s latest film, “Ink,” is based on the Tony-winning play by multi-Olivier Award-winning playwright and screenwriter James Graham. An explosive cinematic rollercoaster, the film tears open the world of tabloid journalism and follows a group of visionaries and misfits who set out to create a new kind of news – one designed to give the people what they want and change the face of the world they live in. “Ink” stars Jack O’Connell as Larry Lamb, Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch, and Claire Foy as Jules Davies. The film had its world premiere as the opening film of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 2nd, 2026.

The Gotham Director Tribute recognizes filmmakers whose distinctive body of work has made a significant contribution to contemporary cinema. Recent recipients include Noah Baumbach, Jane Campion, and Denis Villeneuve. LAIKA, the acclaimed animation studio, was previously announced to receive the Gotham Anniversary Tribute at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony.

Winners of the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, November 30th, 2026. Nominees will be announced on October 27th, 2026.

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“After 20 years of pushing the boundaries of modern cinema and animation, this moment feels like both a celebration and an evolution for LAIKA,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham Film & Media Institute. “With Wildwood, LAIKA’s most ambitious film to date, and the launch of LAIKA Live Action opening up new creative territory, the studio continues to expand the possibilities of what handcrafted storytelling can be. We can think of no more fitting honoree for this year’s Anniversary Tribute, and we’re thrilled to welcome the LAIKA team to celebrate with us.”

“We’re deeply honored that The Gotham is recognizing LAIKA at a moment when we’re celebrating two decades of filmmaking and bringing Wildwood to audiences,” said David Burke, LAIKA’s Chief Marketing & Operations Officer. “Our partnership on the LAIKA x Gotham Animation Accelerator reflects something we care deeply about: creating meaningful opportunities for bold new voices to push animation forward. We’re grateful to The Gotham for this recognition and for a partnership grounded in a shared belief in original, ambitious storytelling.”

Founded in 2005, LAIKA has built a singular legacy in stop-motion animation with films including “Coraline,” “ParaNorman,” “The Boxtrolls,” “Kubo and the Two Strings,” and “Missing Link.” This fall, the studio arrives at a pivotal milestone with “Wildwood,” a handcrafted epic fantasy following a girl’s desperate quest to save her baby brother in a forbidden, enchanted forest. The film boasts a sprawling cast, including Carey Mulligan, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Mahershala Ali, Angela Bassett, Awkwafina, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Jemaine Clement, Maya Erskine, Tantoo Cardinal, Tom Waits, and Richard E. Grant. LAIKA has partnered with Fathom Entertainment for the film’s U.S. theatrical release and FilmNation Entertainment for international sales.

Earlier this year, The Gotham and LAIKA announced the launch of the LAIKA x The Gotham Animation Accelerator, a new initiative designed to help early- to mid-career animation creators refine a production-ready pitch for an animated short film. The program – which provides mentorship, LAIKA studio access, and pathways to industry recognition – represents the first collaboration between two organizations deeply committed to championing original storytelling and elevating bold new voices in filmmaking. The inaugural cohort of fellows includes Ben Ellebracht, Emily Ann Hoffman, and Searit Kahsay Huluf.

This milestone builds on a banner year for the studio, which has seen renewed audience enthusiasm for its earlier work through theatrical re-releases, including the 15th anniversary return of Coraline, which earned $56 million worldwide, and a limited engagement of “ParaNorman” (Remastered).

Winners of the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards will be honored at the awards ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, November 30th, 2026. Nominees will be announced on October 27th, 2026.

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The 2026 Gotham Television Award winners are…

Breakthrough Comedy Series
Big Mistakes – Dan Levy, Rachel Sennott, creators; Etan Frankel, Timothy Greenberg, Dean Holland, Dan Levy, Anne-Marie McGintee, Rachel Sennott, executive producers (Netflix)
The Chair Company – Zach Kanin, Tim Robinson, creators; Andrew DeYoung, Zach Kanin, Adam McKay, Tim Robinson, Todd Schulman, Igor Srubshchik, executive producers (HBO Max)
I Love LA – Rachel Sennott, creator; Emma Barrie, Aida Rodgers, Lorene Scafaria, Rachel Sennott, Max Silvestri, executive producers (HBO Max)
Long Story Short – Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator; Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Noel Bright, Steven A. Cohen, executive producers (Netflix)
Too Much – Lena Dunham, Luis Felber, creators; Tim Bevan, Michael P. Cohen, Lena Dunham, Eric Fellner, Surian Fletcher-Jones, Bruce Eric Kaplan, executive producers (Netflix)

Breakthrough Drama Series
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – George R.R. Martin, Ira Parker, creators; Sarah Bradshaw, Ryan Condal, Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris, George R.R. Martin, Ira Parker, executive producers (HBO Max)
Alien: Earth – Noah Hawley, creator; Dana Gonzales, Noah Hawley, Joseph E. Iberti, Clayton Krueger, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, executive producers (FX/Hulu)
Dept. Q – Scott Frank, Chandni Lakhani, creators; Rob Bullock, Scott Frank, Andy Harries, Charlotte Moore, executive producers (Netflix)
Pluribus – Vince Gilligan, creator; Jeff Frost, Vince Gilligan, Diane Mercer, Allyce Ozarski, Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, executive producers (Apple TV)
Task – Brad Ingelsby, creator; David Crockett, Brad Ingelsby, Paul Lee, Mark Roybal, Mark Ruffalo, Ron Schmidt, Salli Richardson Whitfield, Jeremiah Zagar, executive producers (HBO Max)

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Beef – Lee Sung Jin, creator; Sam French, Oscar Isaac, Lee Sung Jin, Ethan Kuperberg, Charles Melton, Anna Ouyang Moench, Carey Mulligan, Ravi Nandan, Alli Reich, Kitao Sakurai, Jake Schreier, Cailee Spaeny, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, executive producers (Netflix)
Death by Lightning – Mike Makowsky, creator; David Benioff, Bernadette Caulfield, Mike Makowsky, Matt Ross, D.B. Weiss, executive producers (Netflix)
DTF St. Louis – Steven Conrad, creator; Molly Allen, Jason Bateman, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steven Conrad, Michael Costigan, David Harbour, James Lasdun, Michael Nelson, Jennifer Scher, Bruce Terris, Steve Tisch, K.C. Wenson, executive producers (HBO Max)
Half Man – Richard Gadd, creator; executive producers to be determined (HBO Max)
Lord of the Flies – Jack Thorne, creator; Jamie Campbell, Amanda Duthie, Nawfal Faizullah, Marc Munden, Cailah Scobie, Jack Thorne, Joel Wilson, executive producers (Netflix)

Breakthrough Nonfiction Series
High Horse: The Black Cowboy – Kadine Anckle, Tom Casciato, Mari Keiko Gonzalez, Sacha Jenkins, Liz Yale Marsh, Keith McQuirter, Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Keisha Senter, Jamal M. Watson, executive producers, Jason Perez, director (Peacock)
Katrina: Come Hell and High Water  – Geeta Gandbhir, Spike Lee, Sam Pollard, executive producers (Netflix)
Mr. Scorsese – Damon Cardasis, Chris Donnelly, Rebecca Miller, Cindy Tolan, Julie Yorn, Rick Yorn, executive producers (Apple TV)
Sean Combs: The Reckoning – Brad Bernstein, Ariel Brozell, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, David Karabinas, Stacy Scripter, Alexandria Stapleton, executive producers (Netflix)
The Yogurt Shop Murders – Nancy Abraham, Avi Belkin, Margaret Brown, Beth Garrabrant, Lisa Heller, Ali Herting, Dave McCary, Emily Osborne, Sara Rodriguez, Limor Gott Ronen, Mickey Stanley, Emma Stone, Nicole Stott, executive producers (HBO Max)

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series
Elle Fanning – Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)
Dan Levy – Big Mistakes (Netflix)
Taylor Ortega – Big Mistakes (Netflix)
Tim Robinson – The Chair Company (HBO Max)
Rachel Sennott – I Love LA (HBO Max)

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series
Malin Åkerman – The Hunting Wives (Netflix)
Sydney Chandler – Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu)
Peter Claffey – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max)
Chase Infiniti – The Testaments (Hulu)
Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus (Apple TV)

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series
Riz Ahmed – Bait (Amazon Prime Video)
Jamie Bell – Half Man (HBO Max)
Matthew Macfadyen – Death by Lightning (Netflix)
Carey Mulligan – Beef (Netflix)
Sarah Pidgeon – Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (FX/Hulu)
Lili Reinhart – Hal & Harper (MUBI)
Michael Shannon – Death by Lightning (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series
Odessa A’zion – I Love LA (HBO Max)
Erika Alexander – The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Peacock)
Laurie Metcalf – Big Mistakes (Netflix)
Michelle Pfeiffer – Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)
Daniel Radcliffe – The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Peacock)
Haley Lu Richardson – Ponies (Peacock)

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series
Dexter Sol Ansell – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max)
Babou Ceesay – Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu)
Zach Galifianakis – The Audacity (AMC)
Tom Pelphrey – Task (HBO Max)
Karolina Wydra – Pluribus (Apple TV)

Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series
Linda Cardellini – DTF St. Louis (HBO Max)
David Harbour – DTF St. Louis (HBO Max)
David McKenna – Lord of the Flies (Netflix)
Nick Offerman – Death by Lightning (Netflix)
Cailee Spaeny – Beef (Netflix)

Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast or Streaming
Color Theories by Julio Torres – Julio Torres, director; Matthew Vaughan, producer (HBO Max)
People We Meet on Vacation – Brett Haley, director; Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, producers (Netflix)
Reflection in a Dead Diamond – Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani, directors; Pierre Foulon, producer (Shudder)
Remarkably Bright Creatures – Olivia Newman, director; Peter Craig, David Levine, Bryan Unkeless, producers (Netflix)
#Skyking – Patricia E. Gillespie, director; Christopher G. Cowan, Patricia E. Gillespie, David Sloan, Claire Weinraub, producers (Hulu)

Outstanding Performance in an Original Film
Sally Field – Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix)
Allison Janney – Miss You, Love You (HBO Max)
Cassandra Naud – Influencers (Shudder)
Yannick Renier – Reflection in a Dead Diamond (Shudder)
Cory Michael Smith – Mountainhead (HBO Max)

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