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Middle of Nowhere and The Invisible War Win at Independent Spirit Awards

nullThe Independent Spirit Awards were also held this weekend. Some of our favorite films of the past year, Ava DuVernay’s Middle of Nowhere and The Invisible War were recognized.

Here are the women and women-centric winners.

JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD – Given to the best feature made for under $500,000. Award given to the writer, director, and producer.  Executive Producers are not awarded.

"Middle of Nowhere"

BEST FEMALE LEAD

Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver Linings Playbook"

BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE

Helen Hunt, "The Sessions"

BEST DOCUMENTARY (Award given to the director and producer)

"The Invisible War"

16th ANNUAL PIAGET PRODUCERS AWARD – The 16th annual 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.

Mynette Louie

ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD – (Given to one film’s director, casting director, and its ensemble cast)

Starlet
Director: Sean Baker
Casting Director: Julia Kim
Ensemble Cast: Dree Hemingway, Besedka Johnson, Karren Karagulian, Stella Maeve, James Ransone

'Silver Linings Playbook' Sweeps Indie Spirit Awards (Indiewire)


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