30th_Independent_Spirit_Awards
The 30th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2014, were presented by Film Independent on February 21, 2015.[1][2][3][4] The nominations were announced on November 25, 2014.[5] The ceremony was hosted by Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, and aired live for the first time on IFC.[6]
| 30th Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best in independent film |
| Date | February 21, 2015 |
| Site | Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Fred Armisen Kristen Bell |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature | Birdman |
| Most awards | Birdman (3) |
| Most nominations | Birdman (6) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | IFC |
.jpg)
Films with multiple nominations and awards
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 6 | Birdman |
| 5 | Boyhood |
| Nightcrawler | |
| Selma | |
| 4 | Love Is Strange |
| Whiplash | |
| 3 | A Most Violent Year |
| 2 | A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night |
| The Immigrant | |
| Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter | |
| Obvious Child | |
| Only Lovers Left Alive | |
| She's Lost Control |
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 3 | Birdman |
| 2 | Boyhood |
| Nightcrawler | |
| Whiplash |
John Cassavetes Award
Robert Altman Award
(The award is given to its film director, casting director, and ensemble cast)
- Inherent Vice – Paul Thomas Anderson, Cassandra Kulukundis, Josh Brolin, Hong Chau, Benicio del Toro, Martin Donovan, Jena Malone, Joanna Newsom, Joaquin Phoenix, Sasha Pieterse, Eric Roberts, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Serena Scott Thomas, Katherine Waterston, Michael Kenneth Williams, Owen Wilson, and Reese Witherspoon
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 since 1851.
Rania Attieh and Daniel Garcia – H.
- Ana Lily Amirpour – A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
- Chris Eska – The Retrieval
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.
- Chad Burris
- Elisabeth Holm
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 funded by LensCrafters.
- Sara Dosa – The Last Season
- Darius Clark Monroe – Evolution of a Criminal
- Amanda Rose Wilder – Approaching the Elephant
Special Distinction Award
(The award is given to its film director, producers, and ensemble cast for its uniqueness of "vision, honesty of direction and screenwriting, superb acting and achievement on every level of filmmaking")
- Foxcatcher – Bennett Miller (director/producer), E. Max Frye (writer), Dan Futterman (writer), Anthony Bregman (producer), Megan Ellison (producer), Jon Kilik (producer), Steve Carell (cast), Mark Ruffalo (cast), and Channing Tatum (cast)
- The Deadline Team (February 21, 2015). "'Birdman' Wins Best Feature At Spirit Awards; Richard Linklater Best Director — Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
- Film Independent (February 21, 2015). "2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners Announced". PR Newswire. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- "Congratulations to the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Award Winners!". Independent Spirit Awards. February 23, 2015. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- Variety Staff (February 21, 2015). "Spirit Award Winners 2015: Updated List". Variety. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- The Deadline Team (November 25, 2014). "Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations 2015 – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- Hipes, Patrick (January 14, 2015). "Kristen Bell & Fred Armisen To Host Spirit Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 14, 2015.