34th Independent Spirit Awards
US film awards ceremony in 2019
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The 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2018, were presented by Film Independent on February 23, 2019.[1][2][3] The nominations were announced on November 16, 2018 by actresses Molly Shannon and Gemma Chan.[4][5][6] The ceremony was televised in the United States by IFC, taking place inside its usual tent setting on a beach in Santa Monica, California. It was hosted by Aubrey Plaza.[7]
| 34th Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best in independent film |
| Date | February 23, 2019 |
| Site | Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Aubrey Plaza |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature | If Beale Street Could Talk |
| Most awards | If Beale Street Could Talk (3) |
| Most nominations | Eighth Grade, First Reformed, We the Animals and You Were Never Really Here (4) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | IFC |
Winners and nominees
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Films with multiple nominations and awards
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 4 | Eighth Grade |
| First Reformed | |
| We the Animals | |
| You Were Never Really Here | |
| 3 | If Beale Street Could Talk |
| Leave No Trace | |
| Private Life | |
| Sócrates | |
| The Tale | |
| Wildlife | |
| 2 | A Bread Factory |
| Can You Ever Forgive Me? | |
| Hale County This Morning, This Evening | |
| Hereditary | |
| Madeline's Madeline | |
| Minding the Gap | |
| Nancy | |
| On Her Shoulders | |
| Sorry to Bother You | |
| Suspiria |
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 3 | If Beale Street Could Talk |
| 2 | Can You Ever Forgive Me? |
Special awards
John Cassavetes Award
- A Bread Factory
- Never Goin' Back
- Sócrates
- Thunder Road
Robert Altman Award (Best Ensemble)
(The award is given to its film director, casting director, and ensemble cast)
Kiehl's Someone to Watch Award
Recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Kiehl's.
- Alex Moratto – Sócrates
- Ioana Uricaru – Lemonade
- Jeremiah Zagar – We the Animals
The BONNIE Award
Recognizes mid-career women directors with a body of work that demonstrates uniqueness of vision and a groundbreaking approach to film making. The award includes a $50,000 unrestricted grant funded by American Airlines.
Piaget Producers Award
Honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.
- Shrihari Sathe
- Jonathan Duffy and Kelly Williams
- Gabrielle Nadig
Truer than Fiction Award
Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.