23rd Independent Spirit Awards

The 23rd Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 2007, were announced on February 23, 2008.

It was hosted by Rainn Wilson.

[1][2] [3][4][5] August Evening The Unforeseen Neil Kopp – Paranoid Park and Old Joy Ramin Bahrani – Chop Shop (*Note: This award is given to its director, casting director, and ensemble cast)

Julian Schnabel , Best Director winner
Philip Seymour Hoffman , Best Male Lead winner
Elliot Page , Best Female Lead winner
Chiwetel Ejiofor , Best Supporting Male winner
Cate Blanchett , Best Supporting Female winner