The 35th annual Gotham Awards are underway in Manhattan, and Black talent is already making a powerful showing as early winners roll in.
Sopé Dìrísù earned Outstanding Lead Performance for My Father’s Shadow (Mubi), marking the film’s second win of the night alongside Akinola Davies Jr., who picked up Breakthrough Director. The Cannes-debuting drama follows two young brothers reconnecting with their estranged father (Dìrísù) during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis.
Wunmi Mosaku won Outstanding Supporting Performance for her role as Annie, the Hoodoo conjurer and spiritual guide in Warner Bros.’ breakout horror hit Sinners.
Abou Sangaré claimed Breakthrough Performer for Souleymane’s Story (Kino Lorber), a Cannes Jury Prize–winning drama about a Guinean immigrant fighting to stay afloat in Paris.
The ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street officially kicks off awards season, with winners being announced throughout the night.
See the full list of winners below.
2025 Gotham Awards – Winners (So Far)
Outstanding Lead Performance
Sopé Dìrísù — My Father’s Shadow (Mubi)
Outstanding Supporting Performance
Wunmi Mosaku — Sinners (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Breakthrough Performer
Abou Sangaré — Souleymane’s Story (Kino Lorber)
Best Documentary Feature
My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow — Julia Loktev, director/producer
Breakthrough Director
Akinola Davies Jr. — My Father’s Shadow (Mubi)
Best International Feature
It Was Just an Accident — Philippe Martin & Jafar Panahi, producers (Neon)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Pillion — Harry Lighton (A24)
Best Original Screenplay
It Was Just an Accident — Jafar Panahi (Neon)
Best Feature
One Battle After Another: Paul Thomas Anderson, Sara Murphy, Adam Somner, producers (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Best Director
Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident (Neon)