The Boston Online Film Critics have chosen Moonlight as the year’s best film. Damien Chazelle picks up an award for directing. Casey Affleck, Isabelle Huppert, and Mahershala Ali each pick up another prize. While some races seem to be solidifying, others are becoming less certain.

Award Tallies

(3) Manchester by the Sea, Moonlight
(2) Cameraperson

The Awards

Best Picture

Moonlight

Best Animated Feature

Kubo and the Two Strings

Best Director

Damien Chazelle – La La Land

Best Actor

Casey Affleck – Manchester by the Sea

Best Actress

Isabelle Huppert – Elle

Best Supporting Actor

Mahershala Ali – Moonlight

Best Supporting Actress

Michelle Williams – Manchester by the Sea

Best Screenplay

Manchester by the Sea

Best Original Score

Jackie

Best Editing

Cameraperson

Best Cinematography

The Neon Demon

Best Foreign Language Film

The Handmaiden

Best Documentary

Cameraperson

Best Ensemble Cast

Moonlight

Ten Best Films of the Year

1. Moonlight
2. Manchester by the Sea
3. La La Land
4. Paterson
5. Hell or High Water
6. Green Room
7. Silence
8. Certain Women
9. The Handmaiden
10. Elle

Boston Online Film Critics Association Data

Year Founded: May 2012
First Awards: 2012 (5)