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STORY: The first honorees of the award season were celebrated at the Independent Filmmakers Project's 27th Annual Gotham Awards in New York on Monday (November 27). The yearly event recognizes the best in independent films and television programs of the year. Among the nominees were "Get Out" for best feature film, Margot Robbie landed a best actress nod for her performance in 'I, Tonya', and Mary J Blige for breakthrough actor in 'Mudbound'. The evening also gave special tributes to actors Nicole Kidman and Dustin Hoffman, and director Sofia Coppola. The Gotham Humanitarian trophy was given to former U.S. vice president, Al Gore.