The 21st Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards were held on November 28, 2011. The nominees were announced on October 20, 2011. The ceremony was hosted by Edie Falco and Oliver Platt.
Beginners (TIE)The Tree of Life (TIE)
Better This World
Beginners
Felicity Jones – Like Crazy
Dee Rees – Pariah
Scenes of a Crime
Girlfriend
Lucy Mulloy – Una Noche