Voting has concluded for the 2025 New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) Awards, and the complete list of winners is now available. Film enthusiasts eagerly anticipated these results, which provide an early insight into the forthcoming awards season, highlighting the unique tastes of the award’s members. Notable NYFCC members such as Kate Erbland, David Ehrlich, and Ryan Lattanzio from IndieWire influence the awards with their distinct perspectives on cinema.
This year’s winners list showcases a mix of expected outcomes and surprising choices. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” was awarded Best Film, a recognition that aligns with the film’s critical acclaim. However, the selection of Amy Madigan for Best Supporting Actress, for her role as a villain in “Weapons,” adds an element of unpredictability to the results. Benicio Del Toro also received the Best Supporting Actor accolade for his performance in “One Battle After Another.”
“The Secret Agent” emerged as another standout, garnering two awards: Best International Feature and Best Actor for Wagner Moura. Other notable winners include Rose Byrne, who took home Best Actress for her performance in “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You,” Jafar Panahi, who was named Best Director for “It Was Just an Accident,” and “Marty Supreme,” which won for Best Screenplay. Additionally, Autumn Durald Arkapaw was honored with Best Cinematography for “Sinners.”
Reflecting on past awards, in 2024, Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” won Best Film at the NYFCC Awards. Notably, the previous year’s awards also recognized films that later secured Oscars, including “Flow” for Animated Feature and actors Kieran Culkin and Adrien Brody for their standout performances. Yet, the NYFCC Awards have a history of honoring deserving films and talents that may not always make it to the Oscars, such as Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who won Best Actress in 2024.
The NYFCC Awards transcend mere awards hype; they celebrate a genuine appreciation for cinema. This tradition dates back to legendary filmmaker John Ford, who famously chose to attend the NYFCC Awards dinner to collect his Best Director award for “How Green Was My Valley” in 1942, prioritizing it over all other ceremonies that year. The upcoming NYFCC Awards ceremony is set to be held on January 6, 2026, continuing this celebrated legacy.
Winners for the 2025 NYFCC Awards include:
– Best First Film: “Eephus”
– Best Animated Feature: “KPop Demon Hunters”
– Best Non-Fiction Feature: “My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow”
– Best Supporting Actor: Benicio Del Toro, “One Battle After Another”
– Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan, “Weapons”
– Best Cinematography: “Sinners”
– Best International Film: “The Secret Agent”
– Best Screenplay: “Marty Supreme”
– Best Actor: Wagner Moura, “The Secret Agent”
– Best Actress: Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
– Best Director: Jafar Panahi, “It Was Just an Accident”
– Best Film: “One Battle After Another”
The NYFCC Awards continue to celebrate distinctive storytelling and artistry, making them a critical focal point in the film industry’s awards landscape.