At this year's Independent Spirit Awards ....

At this year's Independent Spirit Awards, Aidy Bryant, a former Saturday Night Live standout, took the hosting reins, accompanied by presenters Greta Lee, Colman Domingo, Emma Corrin, and Jude Law. Set against the scenic backdrop of Santa Monica's beaches and featuring gender-neutral acting categories for the second consecutive year, the Indies maintain their relaxed, hip ambiance as the refreshing alternative to the Oscars.

Check out the full list of winners and nominees below:

BEST FEATURE

"Past Lives"

Producers: David Hinojosa, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon

BEST LEAD PERFORMANCE

Jeffrey Wright, "American Fiction"

BEST DIRECTOR

Celine Song, "Past Lives"

SOMEONE TO WATCH AWARD

Monica Sorelle, Director of "Mountains"

TRUER THAN FICTION AWARD

Set Hernandez, Director of "Unseen"

BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to director and producer)

"A Thousand and One"

Director: A.V. Rockwell

Producers: Julia Lebedev, Rishi Rajani, Eddie Vaisman, Lena Waithe, Brad Weston

ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD – Given to one film's director, casting director, and ensemble cast

"Showing Up"

Director: Kelly Reichardt

Casting Director: Gayle Keller

Ensemble Cast: André Benjamin, Hong Chau, Judd Hirsch, Heather Lawless, James Le Gros, John Magaro, Matt Malloy, Amanda Plummer, Maryann Plunkett, Denzel Rodriguez, Michelle Williams

PRODUCERS AWARD

Monique Walton

BEST BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE

Dominic Sessa, "The Holdovers"

JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD – Given to the best feature made for under $1 million

"Fremont"

Director/Writer: Babak Jalali

Writer: Carolina Cavalli

Producers: Rachael Fung, Chris Martin, Marjaneh Moghimi, George Rush, Sudnya Shroff, Laura Wagner

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Eigil Bryld, "The Holdovers"

BEST EDITING

Daniel Garber, "How to Blow Up a Pipeline"

BEST NEW SCRIPTED SERIES

"Beef"

Creator/Executive Producer: Lee Sung Jin

Executive Producers: Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Jake Schreier, Ravi Nandan, Alli Reich

Co-Executive Producers: Alice Ju, Carrie Kemper

BEST LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A NEW SCRIPTED SERIES

Ali Wong, "Beef"

BEST NEW NON-SCRIPTED OR DOCUMENTARY SERIES

"Dear Mama"

Executive Producers: Lasse Järvi, Quincy 'QD3' Jones III, Staci Robinson, Nelson George, Charles D. King, Peter Nelson, Adel 'Future' Nur, Jamal Joseph, Ted Skillman, Allen Hughes, Steve Berman, Marc Cimino, Jody Gerson, John Janick, Nicholas Ferrall, Nigel Sinclair

BEST SCREENPLAY

Cord Jefferson, "American Fiction"

BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY

Samy Burch; Story by Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik

"May December"

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM

"Anatomy of a Fall"

France

Director: Justine Triet

BEST BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE IN A NEW SCRIPTED SERIES

Keivonn Montreal Woodard, "The Last of Us"

Clark Backo, "The Changeling"

BEST DOCUMENTARY

"Four Daughters"

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Producer: Nadim Cheikhrouha

BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A NEW SCRIPTED SERIES

Nick Offerman, "The Last of Us"

BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, "The Holdovers"

All Images were taken by Art Shrian using a Pixel Pro *

2024 Independent Spirit Awards producer Lena Waithe ("A Thousand and One”) 

2024 Independent Spirit Awards producer Rishi Rajani ("A Thousand and One”) Photo Art Shrian.

Cord Jefferson  (“American Fiction”), Best Screenplay Photo Art Shrian

Da'Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”), Best Supporting Actor Photo Art Shrian

Film Independent Spirit Awards, the organization supports creative professionals with Artist Development programs, grants and labs. Signature mentorship program Project Involve fosters the careers of talented filmmakers from underrepresented communities. 

Education events and workshops equip filmmakers of all ages and experience levels with tools and resources. Global Media Makers, a cultural exchange program produced in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, provides career-building opportunities for international film professionals. 

And year-round screening series Film Independent Presents offers a robust program of unique cinematic experiences, including screenings, conversations, Live Reads and Bring the Noise musical events.
 

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