John Sayles Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay Lone Star (1996) |
| 1992 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Original Screenplay Passion Fish |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Screenplay Lone Star (1996) |
| 1995 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Director The Secret Of Roan Inish |
| 1995 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Screenplay The Secret Of Roan Inish |
| 1987 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Director Matewan |
| 1987 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Screenplay Matewan |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Screenplay Return of the Secaucus 7 |
Sundance Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Nominated | Sundance Film Festival |
In Competition The Brother from Another Planet |