Mr. Robot: Breakthrough Series Award Acceptance Speech

Mr. Robot's Sam Esmail celebrates a unique platform that nurtures creativity and talent in the industry.

### Celebrating Breakthroughs: Mr. Robot's Independent Film Award Win
* 🎉 The unique platform of Mr. Robot has gained a dedicated following, showcasing its **independence as both a TV show and a film**.
* 🌟 The show's creator expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with talented individuals at USA Network and UCP, highlighting the **significant contributions of Steve Golan**.
* 🎬 Sam Esmail, the director, received praise for his **exceptional script and direction**, with plans for him to **direct all episodes** in the next season.
* 🏆 The award for the 2015 Independent Film Award for a breakthrough series long form was presented to **Mr. Robot**, recognizing its **impact in the industry**.
* 👏 Esmail acknowledged the other nominees and expressed appreciation for the cast, crew, and influential figures like **Rami Malek and Christian Slater**.
* 💡 He reminisced about his early career in Los Angeles, crediting the IFP for **nurturing his growth as an actor and artist**.
* 🤝 The speech reflected a **deep sense of gratitude** for the collaborative efforts that led to their success, emphasizing the **importance of community** in the creative process.

the jury members who chose this award were Tom Gilroy, Scot Hornbacher, Loras Knudsen, Alia Shawkat, and Lily Taylor. And the 2015 Independent Film Award for a breakthrough series long form goes to Mr. Robot, Sam Esmail. I have no idea what to say. We weren't... I know all the other nominees were great. I got to thank the IFP. Got to thank the other nominees. I got to thank the cast and crew, USA, UCP, Steve Going, Anonymous Content, Chad Hamilton, Rami Malek, Christian Slater, my lovely Emmy who recommended Rami to me. Actually, I got it. I got to drop that. Do you want to say something? I remember starting out in Los Angeles, and I met a prolific casting director named Mally Finn. And I didn't have anything, you know, to my name. And she said, Join IFP. That's the one thing you can do. It's a place that will nurture and educate you and allow you to grow as an actor and as an artist. And these guys and everybody I

work with has allowed our show and myself to do the same. It's a platform that probably shouldn't be where it is, but it exists, and people have gravitated to it because it's a unique thing that is independent as a TV show and as a film. And this is what you know as it has an effect on people that is very special and unique, and I'm privileged to be a part of it and privileged to work with these men and women and USA Network and this man and UCP. Steve Golan has been the man for us. I appreciate this. We do appreciate this. Thank you. Thank you so much. And Sam, he just gave us a phenomenal script and did a phenomenal job directing it. Next season's can direct all 10 episodes, and it's really, I mean, overwhelming to see a young guy like this come on the scene and breakthrough. So it's just overwhelming. Thank you. He's the man. Sam as Mel.

MR. ROBOT winning the Breakthrough Series - Long Form 2015 Gotham Award

The Gotham Film & Media Institute

The jury for the award included Tom Gilroy, Scot Hornbacher, Loras Knudsen, Alia Shawkat, and Lily Taylor.

Robot, expressing gratitude to the IFP, the nominees, and the cast and crew.

He highlighted the importance of the IFP in nurturing and educating artists.

The show has gained a unique and independent presence, attracting people with its special effect.

The speaker expresses gratitude for being part of the project and working with a talented team, including Steve Golan and Sam, who has done a phenomenal job with the script and direction.

Sam's success in directing all 10 episodes next season is seen as overwhelming and impressive.