We are excited to share that Program Alum and WMM filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir won Best Documentary at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards for her most recent film THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR.
Gandbhir winner of multiple Emmy Awards for her work, explores weaponized racism and exposes the consequences of “stand your ground” laws in THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, which has has had 35 wins and 41 nominations since its premiere at Sundance last year, including a nomination for Best Documentary Feature at this year’s Oscars. Produced by Sam Bisbee, Nikon Kwantu, and Alisa Payne, the documentary uses police bodycam footage and investigative interviews to expose how a minor neighborhood dispute escalated into deadly violence.
Among other WMM program films, Gandbhir co-directed the WMM-distributed short LOVE THE SINNER.
The 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards took place February 15 at the Hollywood Palladium.
Congratulations to Geeta Gandbhir and her team on this well-deserved win!
