Independent films had a strong showing at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, with feature films made outside of the major six Hollywood studios capturing 9 awards, the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA®) was pleased to announce.
Independents left an indelible impression on the film industry over the course of 2014 and were rewarded with honors for both Best Motion Picture in Drama and Comedy or Musical categories, Best Director, Foreign Language, as well as top acting accolades Best Actress and Supporting Actress and Supporting Actor.
Best Motion Picture – Drama
Boyhood
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Julianne Moore – Still Alice
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
Amy Adams – Big Eyes
Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
J.K. Simmons – Whiplash
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Patricia Arquette – Boyhood
Best Director
Richard Linklater – Boyhood
Best Foreign Language Film
Leviathan – Russia
Best Original Song – Motion Picture
Glory – Selma
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