North Carolina Film Critics Name "La La Land" Best Narrative Film of 2016

The North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) was formed by Kenneth R. Morefield in 2012 to promote film journalism in North Carolina. It is comprised of film journalists who either live in North Carolina or write for outlets that serve readers in this state. The NCFCA votes annually on awards for achievements in film.

The winners of the 5th NCFCA Awards were announced at the NCFCA site on Monday, January 2, 2017. The nominees were announced Tuesday, December 27, 2016.

2016 / 5th NCFCA Award winners:

BEST NARRATIVE FILM

La La Land

BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM

O.J.: Made in America

BEST ANIMATED FILM

Zootopia

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

The Handmaiden

BEST DIRECTOR

Damien Chazelle — La La Land

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Linus Sandgren — La La Land

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS

Doctor Strange

BEST ACTOR

Casey Affleck — Manchester by the Sea

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Jeff Bridges — Hell or High Water

BEST ACTRESS

Emma Stone — La La Land

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Viola Davis — Fences

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

Taylor Sheridan — Hell or High Water

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

Eric Heisserer — Arrival

KEN HANKE MEMORIAL TAR HEEL AWARD - (To an artist or film with a special connection to North Carolina.)

Jeff Nichols

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