Gotham Independent Film Awards 1993

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3rd Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards
DateSeptember 28, 1993 (1993-09-28)
CountryUnited States
Presented by Independent Filmmaker Project
Hosted by Eric Bogosian
Highlights
Breakthrough Director: Leslie Harris Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.

The 3rd Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, presented by the Independent Filmmaker Project, were held on September 28, 1993 and were hosted by Eric Bogosian. At the ceremony, Martin Scorsese was honored with a Career Tribute with Harvey Keitel, John Guare, Patrizia von Brandenstein and David Brown receiving the other individual awards. [1] [2] [3]

The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) is the name for a series of membership-based, not-for-profit organizations that produce programs that assist independent filmmakers in connecting with film-industry professionals and, ultimately, audiences.

Eric Bogosian actor, playwright, monologist, novelist

Eric Bogosian is an American actor, playwright, monologuist, novelist, and historian.

Martin Scorsese American-Italian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor

Martin Scorsese is an American-Italian filmmaker and historian, whose career spans more than 50 years. Scorsese's body of work addresses such themes as Italian-American identity, Roman Catholic concepts of guilt and redemption, faith, machismo, modern crime, and gang conflict. Many of his films are also known for their depiction of violence and liberal use of profanity.

Contents

Winners

Breakthrough Director (Open Palm Award)

Leslie Harris Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.

Actor Award

Harvey Keitel

Writer Award

John Guare

Below-the-Line Award

Patrizia von Brandenstein , production designer

Producer/Industry Executive Award

David Brown

Career Tribute

Martin Scorsese

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