The IFP Gotham Independent Film Awards were held last night at Cipriani’s in New York and this is now in its 20th year and awards top independent film making although some Hollywood stars do manage to creep into this event as Natalie Portman below demonstrates.

New York, New York, U.S. – Actress NATALIE PORTMAN attends the 20th Anniversary Gotham Independent Film Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street. © Red Carpet Pictures
The drama Winters Bone looks set to be an Oscar favourite after landing the Best Feature title at the 2010 Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York on Monday night and dominating this event on the night. Full Winners List of 2010 Gotham Independent Film Awards:
Best Feature: “Winter’s Bone”
Best Documentary: “The Oath”
Best Ensemble Performance: “Winter’s Bone”
Breakthrough Director: Kevin Asch, “Holy Rollers”
Breakthrough Actor: Ronald Bronstein, “Daddy Longlegs”
Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You: “Littlerock”
Festival Genius Audience Award: “Waiting for “Superman”

NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 29: Actress Hilary Swank attends IFP’s 20th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani, Wall Street on November 29, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for IFP)
Leighton Meester is hitting the headlines for her suit and sloppy tie look last night at the Gotham Independent Film Awards and was the red carpet head turner on the night along with Portman. Obviously she is not aware that this suit is NOT machine washable judging by the severe shrinkage on display in the trouser department? She looks bissfully unaware and happy and thats what matters!

Photo by: Dennis Van Tine/starmaxinc.com 2010 11/29/10 Leighton Meester at IFP”s 20th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. (Cipriani, Wall Street, NYC) Photo via Newscom