17th Independent Spirit Awards

The 17th Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 2001, were announced on March 23, 2002.

It was hosted by John Waters.

[1][2][3] Jackpot Hybrid Rene Bastian and Linda Moran – Martin & Orloff and L.I.E.

Debra Eisenstadt – Daydream Believer

Christopher Nolan , Best Director and Screenplay winner
Tom Wilkinson , Best Male Lead winner
Sissy Spacek , Best Female Lead winner
Steve Buscemi , Best Supporting Male winner
Carrie-Anne Moss , Best Supporting Female winner