The Georgia Film Critics Association (GAFCA) was created in 2011 with the intention to promote film criticism and the film industry within the state of Georgia. While critics groups are prevalent in many parts of the country, the GAFCA is the first of its kind to be based solely in the state of Georgia. GAFCA membership is open to members of the reviewing press– whether through online, radio, television or print media.
Best Picture – “Moonlight”
Best Director – “La La Land” – Damien Chazelle
Best Actor – Casey Affleck (“Manchester by the Sea”)
Best Picture – “Moonlight”
Best Director – “La La Land” – Damien Chazelle
Best Actor – Casey Affleck (“Manchester by the Sea”)
Best Actress – Natalie Portman (“Jackie”)
Best Supporting Actor – Mahershala Ali (“Moonlight”)
Best Supporting Actress – Viola Davis (“Fences”)
Best Original Screenplay – “La La Land” – Damien Chazelle
Best Adapted Screenplay – “Moonlight” – Barry Jenkins
Best Cinematography – “Moonlight” – James Laxton
Best Production Design – “La La Land” – David Wasco, Austin Gorg
Best Original Score – “La La Land” – Justin Hurwitz
Best Original Song – “City of Stars” – Justin Hurwitz, Pasek and Paul (“La La Land”)
Best Ensemble – “Moonlight”
Best Foreign Film – “Elle”
Breakthrough Award – Mahershala Ali (“Free State of Jones,” “Hidden Figures,” “Kicks,” “Moonlight”)
Best Animated Film – “Zootopia”
Best Documentary Film – “O.J.: Made in America”
Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema – “The Nice Guys” – Shane Black, Anthony Bagarozzi