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Paul Thomas Anderson's Film Dominates 2025 Gotham Nominations

10/29/2025

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Summary

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Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another leads 2025 Gotham Awards with six nominations.
Mary Bronstein's If I Had Legs I’d Kick You follows with four nominations.
The awards remove the $35 million budget cap, enabling more films to compete.
The ceremony will occur December 1, 2025, in New York City, and late-release titles such as 'Marty Supreme' and 'Is This Thing On?' missed nominations due to late release dates.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1991, the Gotham Awards aimed to honor independent film excellence. By 2000, half of independent films had budgets under $1 million. In 2025, the removal of the $35 million budget cap expanded eligibility, reflecting a trend toward inclusivity in independent cinema and potentially reshaping award landscapes to encourage diverse storytelling in the industry.

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Story summary

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another leads 2025 Gotham Awards with six nominations.
Mary Bronstein's If I Had Legs I’d Kick You follows with four nominations.
The awards remove the $35 million budget cap, enabling more films to compete.
The ceremony will occur December 1, 2025, in New York City, and late-release titles such as 'Marty Supreme' and 'Is This Thing On?' missed nominations due to late release dates.

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