The Nevada Film Critics cannot be accused of following the well-trodden path. With a few exceptions, nearly every winner here is either a first-time winner this season or has been infrequently cited. It makes for an interesting list, even if it isn’t terribly instructive.

Award Tallies

(4) Hell or High Water
(2) 20th Century Women, La La Land, Moonlight

The Awards

Best Film

Hell or High Water

Best Animated Movie

Moana

Best Director

David Mackenzie – Hell or High Water

Best Actor

Casey Affleck – Manchester by the Sea

Best Actress

Annette Bening – 20th Century Women

Best Supporting Actor

Ben Foster – Hell or High Water

Best Supporting Actress

Greta Gerwig – 20th Century Women

Best Original Screenplay

Hell or High Water

Best Adapted Screenplay

Arrival

Best Cinematography

La La Land

Best Production Design

La La Land

Best Visual Effects

Rogue One

Best Documentary

O.J.: Made in America

Best Youth Performance

Alex Hibbert – Moonlight

Best Ensemble

Moonlight

Nevada Film Critics Society Data

First Awards: 2011 (6)