The Film Independent Spirit Awards is the last awards show before the Academy Awards, and if the winners are any prediction, Birdman and Boyhood are going to have one heck of an Oscar Sunday.
With so many indies gaining recognition, the Independent Spirit Awards are essentially a mini-Oscars this year. Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell hosted the ceremony, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year.
Check out the list of winners in major categories (below):
Best Male Lead
Michael Keaton, Birdman
Best Female Lead
Julianne Moore, Still Alice
Best Supporting Male
J.K. Simmons, Whiplash
Best Supporting Female
Patricia Arquette, Boyhood
Best Feature
Birdman
Best Director
Richard Linklater, Boyhood
Best First Feature
Nightcrawler
Best First Screenplay
Justin Simien, Dear White People
Robert Altman Award
Inherent Vice
Best Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki, Birdman
Best Editing
Tom Cross, Whiplash
Best International Film
Ida
Best Documentary
CITIZENFOUR
Special Distinction Award
Foxcatcher
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