New York Film Critics Circle Awards are given annually to honor excellence in cinema worldwide by an organization of film reviewers from New York City-based publications. It is considered one of the most important precursors to the Academy Awards. Founded in 1935, the New York Film Critics Circle's membership includes film critics from daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and magazines. In December of each year, the organization meets to vote on awards for films released in the previous calendar year.
Best Picture
Milk
Best Director
Mike Leigh, Happy-Go-Lucky
Best Actress
Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky
Best Actor
Sean Penn, Milk
Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Supporting Actor
Josh Brolin, Milk
Best Screenplay
Jenny Lumet, Rachel Getting Married
Best Cinematographer
Anthony Dod Mantle, Slumdog Millionaire
Best Animated Film
WALL-E
Best First Film
Courtney Hunt, Frozen River
Best Foreign Film
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
Best Non-Fiction Film (Documentary)
Man on Wire
Best Picture
Milk
Best Director
Mike Leigh, Happy-Go-Lucky
Best Actress
Sally Hawkins, Happy-Go-Lucky
Best Actor
Sean Penn, Milk
Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Supporting Actor
Josh Brolin, Milk
Best Screenplay
Jenny Lumet, Rachel Getting Married
Best Cinematographer
Anthony Dod Mantle, Slumdog Millionaire
Best Animated Film
WALL-E
Best First Film
Courtney Hunt, Frozen River
Best Foreign Film
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
Best Non-Fiction Film (Documentary)
Man on Wire
