"Rooney Mara's nuanced portrayal of Manhattan shopgirl Therese Belivet opposite Cate Blanchett's Carol Aird, brings integrity and depth to this story of forbidden love set against the sexual mores of the early 1950s," said Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. "For this brilliant performance, which adds yet another laurel to her diverse career, it is an honor to present Rooney Mara with the 2016 Spotlight Award."