Melissa McCarthy was one of a few relative surprises that stole the Sierra Awards show.

No surprise here: The Artist beats all nominated films with 5 wins. Surprises: Melissa McCarthy and Jean Dujardin (acting), and Nicholas Winding Refn (directing).

LVFCS 2011 Top 10 List

The Artist
Hugo
Moneyball
The Descendents
Drive
The Help
50/50
Midnight in Paris
Shame
Warrior

Best Picture
The Artist

Best Director
Nicholas Winding Refn, Drive

Best Actor
Jean Dujardin, The Artist

Best Actress
Michelle Williams, My Week with Marilyn

Best Supporting Actor
Albert Brooks, Drive

Best Supporting Actress
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids

Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted)
Steven Zaillian & Aaron Sorkin, Moneyball

Best Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki, Tree of Life

Best Film Editing
Thelma Schoonmaker, Hugo

Best Score
Ludovic Bource, The Artist

Best Song
“Man or Muppet” – Written by Bret McKenzie

Best Family Film
Hugo

Best Documentary
Project NIM

Best Animated Film
Rango

Best Foreign Film
13 Assassins

Best Costume Design
Mark Bridges, The Artist

Best Art Direction
Gregory S. Hooper, The Artist

Best Visual Effects
Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Youth in Film
Asa Butterfield, Hugo

Best DVD (Packaging, Design and Content)
Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy (Blu-ray)

William Holden Lifetime Achievement Award
Albert Brooks