35th Independent Spirit Awards

[1] The nominations were announced on November 21, 2019 by actresses Zazie Beetz and Natasha Lyonne.

[2][3][4] The ceremony was televised in the United States by IFC, taking place inside its usual tent setting on a beach in Santa Monica, California.

[5] The Farewell Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie – Uncut Gems Adam Sandler – Uncut Gems as Howard Ratner Renée Zellweger – Judy as Judy Garland Willem Dafoe – The Lighthouse as Thomas Wake Zhao Shu-zhen – The Farewell as Nai Nai Noah Baumbach – Marriage Story Fredrica Bailey and Stefon Bristol – See You Yesterday Olivia Wilde – Booksmart American Factory Jarin Blaschke – The Lighthouse Ronald Bronstein and Benny Safdie – Uncut Gems Parasite ( South Korea) Give Me Liberty (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.

Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition.