34th Independent Spirit Awards

[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.

as Jack Hock Regina King – If Beale Street Could Talk as Sharon Rivers Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty – Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Bo Burnham – Eighth Grade Boots Riley – Sorry to Bother You Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Sayombhu Mukdeeprom – Suspiria Joe Bini – You Were Never Really Here Roma ( Mexico) En el séptimo día (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.

Recognizes mid-career women directors with a body of work that demonstrates uniqueness of vision and a groundbreaking approach to film making.