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 | |
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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 |
Nominations | Film |
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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 |
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3 | If Beale Street Could Talk |
2 | Can You Ever Forgive Me? |
(The award is given to its film director, casting director, and ensemble cast)
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.
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.
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.
Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.