The 2008 Gotham Independent Film Awards has announced its winners, with "Frozen River" coming out as a winner with two accolades.

"Frozen River" has beaten out another favorite "Ballast" for winning the Best Feature category. Actress Melissa Leo also took home the Breakthrough Actor award for her role as a working class woman who turn to illegal immigrant smuggling to make ends meet.

Meanwhile, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" and "Synecdoche, New York" were tied for the Best Ensemble Performance award.

The event was held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on Tuesday.

List of winners for the 2008 Gotham Independent Film Awards:

Best Feature: "Frozen River"

Best Documentary: "Trouble the Water"

Best Ensemble Performance (tied): "Synecdoche, New York" - Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener, Emily Watson, Dianne Wiest, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hope Davis, and Tom Noonan "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" - Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem, and Penelope Cruz

Breakthrough Director: Lance Hammer for "Ballast"

Breakthrough Actor: Melissa Leo for "Frozen River"

Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You: "Sita Sings the Blues"