Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Director
Annual US film award
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The Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award is one of the annual Gotham Independent Film Awards and honors feature film directorial debuts. Named after Bingham Ray since 2013,[1][2] the breakthrough director award was first given in 1991 as the Open Palm Award, with Jennie Livingston being the first recipient of the award, for her work in Paris Is Burning. From 1991 to 1996 only the winner was announced, since 1997, a set of 5 to 6 nominees is presented annually.
CountryUnited States
Presented byThe Gotham Film & Media Institute
First awardJennie Livingston for Paris Is Burning (1991)
Currently held byAkinola Davies Jr. for My Father's Shadow (2025)
| Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Director | |
|---|---|
2025 recipient: Akinola Davies Jr. | |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | The Gotham Film & Media Institute |
| First award | Jennie Livingston for Paris Is Burning (1991) |
| Currently held by | Akinola Davies Jr. for My Father's Shadow (2025) |
| Website | awards |