Independent Spirit Award Winners Announced

Posted by Spencer Diedrick | Posted in | Posted on 9:52 AM

The 25th annual Independent Spirit Awards weren't surprising in the least, but they give movies that don't have much of a chance in the Oscar race to get the accolades they deserve. Here are this year's winners:


Best Feature

  • Precious

Best First Feature

  • Crazy Heart

Best Director

  • Lee Daniels, Precious

Best Screenplay

  • Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, (500) Days of Summer

Best First Screenplay

  • Geoffrey Fletcher, Precious

Best Male Lead

  • Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart

Best Female Lead

  • Gabourey Sidibe, Precious

Best Supporting Male

  • Woody Harrelson, The Messenger

Best Supporting Female

  • Mo'Nique, Precious

Best Cinematography

  • Roger Deakins, A Serious Man

Best Foreign Film

  • An Education

Best Documentary

  • Anvil! The Story of Anvil

John Cassavetes Award (best feature made under $500,000)

  • Humpday

Robert Altman Award (best use of an acting ensemble)

  • A Serious Man

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