AceShowbiz - A24's "A Different Man" emerged as the top feature at this year's Gotham Awards, a win that came as a pleasant surprise to many. Going into the night, "Anora", directed by Sean Baker, led with four nominations but ultimately left empty-handed. The competition for Best Feature was fierce, with "Babygirl", "Challengers" and "Nickel Boys" also vying for the top prize.

Notably, "Nickel Boys" and "Sing Sing" each took home two awards, making them significant winners. "Nickel Boys" director RaMell Ross bagged the Best Director award, while Brandon Wilson, the breakout star of the film, won Breakthrough Performer. "Sing Sing" dominated the acting categories, with Colman Domingo and Clarence Maclin winning Outstanding Lead Performance and Outstanding Supporting Performance, respectively.

Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light" won Best International Feature, captivating audiences with its understated drama set in India. "No Other Land", created by an Israeli-Palestinian collective, took home the Best Documentary Feature award. Azazel Jacobs received the Best Screenplay award for "His Three Daughters", while Vera Drew was honored as the Breakthrough Director for "The People's Joker".

The event also paid tribute to some of Hollywood's brightest stars. Angelina Jolie received the Performer Tribute for her role in "Maria", and Zendaya Coleman was honored with the Spotlight Tribute for "Challengers". Timothee Chalamet and James Mangold were recognized with the Visionary Tribute for "A Complete Unknown", and Denis Villeneuve received the Director Tribute for "Dune: Part Two". "The Piano Lesson" ensemble was awarded the Ensemble Tribute, highlighting the film's excellent cast performance.

The Gotham Awards, known for their unique approach to gender-neutral categories, continued to set themselves apart by removing a budget cap of $35 million for eligible films. Past winners of the Gotham Awards, such as "Moonlight" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once", have often gone on to win big at the Oscars, making this ceremony a key indicator for future awards success.

Overall, the 2024 Gotham Awards were a night of unexpected victories and moving tributes, setting the stage for the rest of the awards season. With a focus on both celebrating established stars and recognizing up-and-coming talent, the Gothams continue to be a vital part of the film industry's awards circuit.

Full Winner List of the 2024 Gotham Awards

• Best Feature: "A Different Man"
• Best International Feature: "All We Imagine As Light"
• Best Documentary Feature: "No Other Land"
• Best Director: RaMell Ross - "Nickel Boys"
• Best Screenplay: "His Three Daughters" - Azazel Jacobs
• Breakthrough Director: Vera Drew - "The People's Joker"
• Outstanding Lead Performance: Colman Domingo - "Sing Sing"
• Outstanding Supporting Performance: Clarence Maclin - "Sing Sing"
• Breakthrough Performer: Brandon Wilson - "Nickel Boys"
• Ensemble Tribute: "The Piano Lesson"
• Director Tribute: Denis Villeneuve - "Dune: Part Two"
• Anniversary Tribute: Franklin Leonard and the Black List
• Performer Tribute: Angelina Jolie - "Maria"
• Visionary Tribute: Timothee Chalamet and James Mangold - "A Complete Unknown"
• Spotlight Tribute: Zendaya Coleman - "Challengers"
• Social Justice Tribute: "Sing Sing"