2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards
The 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in independent film and television on February 25, 2024, at the picturesque Santa Monica Pier in California. Hosted by talented American actress and comedian Aidy Bryant, the event showcased the best talent in the industry.
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Notably, a major change was added to this year’s awards lineup with the addition of the Breakthrough Performance in a New Screenplay Series award. This move was intended to balance recognition of performances in film and television, resulting in three acting categories for both media. The awards ceremony brings together the independent film and television communities to celebrate creativity and excellence.
The 39th Annual Independent Spirit Awards kicked off with a vibrant celebration of independent film and television on the Santa Monica Pier. Host Aidy Bryant added humor and charm to the event, creating an engaging atmosphere for attendees.
A notable change this year is the addition of the Breakthrough Performance in a New Screenplay Series award, bringing the number of awards to an even number for film and television. This strategic move reflects the evolution of storytelling across media and reinforces the Independent Spirit Awards’ commitment to celebrating and promoting outstanding talent in independent film and television.
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2024 Independent Spirit Awards Movie Highlights
The list of nominees for the 39th Independent Spirit Awards in 2024 was announced live on YouTube by actors Joel Kim Booster and Natalie Morales. Notable films such as American Fiction, May 12, and The Days of Being Wild led the field with five nominations each, followed by Remains and The Passage with four nominations each. On the television side, I’m a Virgo and The Last of Us emerged as hot contenders, receiving four nominations each in their respective categories.
Victory and recognition
The winners of the Independent Spirit Awards showcased a diverse range of talent in independent film and television. “A Lifetime Affair” was named Best Feature Film, and Celine Song won Best Director. Da’Vine Joy Randolph won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Left Behind,” while Dominique Cesare won Best Breakthrough Performance. “May December” won the Best Debut Screenplay Award, and “Four Daughters” was named Best Documentary.
TV highlights and unexpected moments
In the television category, Beef was honored as Best New Scripted Series, while Ali Wong won Best Actor for her role in the series. The Last of Us took home two awards, with Nick Offerman winning Best Supporting Actor and Keivonn Montreal Woodard winning Best Breakthrough Performance. Mom Dearest won Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series.
Protest, social commentary and recognition
The ceremony also had its share of noteworthy moments. Protests disrupted the ceremony, with activists calling for causes such as “Liberate Palestine” and “An Immediate Ceasefire.” Despite the disruption, the Spirit Awards ceremony went on, honoring outstanding achievement. The Robert Altman Award went to Showing Up, honoring its director, casting director and ensemble cast. Jury Duty won the award for Best Ensemble in a New Screenplay Series.
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Includes streaming and credits
The 39th Independent Spirit Awards, hosted by Aidy Bryant and broadcast live on IMDb and Film Independent’s YouTube channels, celebrated inclusivity throughout its broadcast. Film Independent members played a vital role in determining the winners. A production team including Eddie Delbridge and Danielle Federico ensured the event ran smoothly, recognizing and celebrating the thriving field of independent film and television.
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2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners List
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Movie Category |
Winners |
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Best Film |
“Once Upon a Time” – Producers: David Hinojosa, Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon |
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Best Debut |
One Thousand and One – Director: AV Rockwell; Producers: Julia Lebedev, Rishi Rajani, Eddie Vaisman, Lena Waithe, Brad Weston |
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John Cassavetes Award |
“Fremont” – Director/Writer: Babak Jalali; Writer: Carolina Cavalli; Producers: Rachael Fung, Chris Martin, Marjaneh Moghimi, George Rush, Sudnya Shroff, Laura Wagner |
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Best Director |
Celine Song – “Past Life” |
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Best Screenplay |
Cord Jefferson – “An American Novel” |
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Best Debut Screenplay |
Samy Burch — “May December” (story by Samy Burch, Alex Mechanik) |
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Best Performance in a Leading Role |
Jeffrey Wright – “American Fiction” |
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Best Supporting Actor |
Davon Joy Randolph – “The Holdovers” |
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Best Breakthrough Performance |
Dominic Cesar – “The Holdovers” |
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Best Cinematography |
Egil Bryde – “The One Left Behind” |
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Best Editing |
Daniel Garber – How to Blow Up a Pipeline |
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Robert Altman Award |
“Showing Up” – Director: Kelly Reichardt; Casting Director: Gail Keller; Ensemble Cast: André Benjamin, Hong Chow, Judd Hirsch, Heather Lawless, James LeGros, John Magaro, Matt Malloy, Amanda Plummer, Marianne Plunkett, Denzel Rodriguez, Michelle Williams |
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Best Documentary |
Four Daughters – Director: Kauser Ben Hania; Producer: Nadeem Shehrouha |
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Best International Film |
Anatomy of a Fall – Director: Justine Triet |
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Producer Award |
Monique Walton |
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Worth noting award |
Monica Sorel – Director of The Mountains |
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Realism Award |
Seth Hernandez, Director of The Invisible |
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TV Category |
Winners |
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Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series |
“Mom Dearest” – Executive Producers: Lesser Jarvie, Quincy “QD3” Jones III, Stacy Robinson, Nelson George, Charles D. King, Peter Nelson, Adel “Future” Noor, Jamal Joseph, Ted Skillman, Allen Hughes, Steve Berman, Mark Cimino, Jody Gerson, John Janik, Nicholas Farrar, Nigel Sinclair |
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Best New Screenplay 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 |
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Best Performance by a Leading Role in a New Script Series |
Ali Wong – “Beef” |
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Best Supporting Actor in a New Screenplay Series |
Nick Offerman – The Last of Us |
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Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Script Series |
Kevin Montreal Ward – The Last of Us |
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Best Ensemble Cast in a New Drama Series |
“Jury Duty” – Ensemble Cast: Ellen Barinholtz, Susan Berger, Cassandra Blair, David Brown, Kirk Fox, Ross Kimball, Pramod Kumar, Trisha LaFash, Mekki Leeper, James Marsden, Eddie Modica, Carey O’Neill, Rashida Olayiwola, Whitney Rice, Maria Russell, Ishmael Saheed, Ben Seward, Ron Song, Evan Williams |
How to Watch the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards?
For the second year in a row, viewers will have the opportunity to watch the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards live via IMDb and Film Independent’s YouTube channels. The ceremony’s accessibility is not limited to YouTube, with other streaming options also available on various social media platforms.
This inclusive approach allows audiences around the world to tune in and celebrate the best in independent film and television. The decision to utilize online platforms such as YouTube reflects our commitment to reaching a diverse, global audience, making the Independent Spirit Awards easily accessible to film lovers and industry followers alike.
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