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. The nominations were announced on December 1, 2015. The winners were announced on February 21, 2016. The film '' The Martian'' led all nominees with nine, including

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and Best Director ( Ridley Scott).

Special achievement awards

Auteur Award (for singular vision and unique artistic control over the elements of production) – Robert M. Young Humanitarian Award (for making a difference in the lives of those in the artistic community and beyond) –

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Mary Pickford Award (for outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry) –

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Nikola Tesla Award (for visionary achievement in filmmaking technology) – HIVE Lighting Plasma Wizards Breakthrough Performance Award –

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Motion picture winners and nominees

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Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.

Television winners and nominees

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Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.

New Media winners and nominees

Multiple winners

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References

External links

International Press Academy website
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