30th Independent Spirit Awards


The 30th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2014, were presented by Film Independent on February 21, 2015. The nominations were announced on November 25, 2014. The ceremony was hosted by Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, and aired live for the first time on IFC.

Winners and nominees

Films with multiple nominations and awards

AwardsFilm
3Birdman
2Boyhood
2Nightcrawler
2Whiplash

Special awards

[Independent Spirit [John Cassavetes Award|John Cassavetes Award]]

Land Ho!Blue RuinIt Felt Like LoveMan From Reno

[Independent Spirit [Robert Altman Award|Robert Altman Award]]

Inherent Vice – Paul Thomas Anderson, Cassandra Kulukundis, Josh Brolin, Hong Chau, Benicio del Toro, Martin Donovan, Jena Malone, Joanna Newsom, Joaquin Phoenix, Sasha Pieterse, Eric Roberts, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Serena Scott Thomas, Katherine Waterston, Michael Kenneth Williams, Owen Wilson, and Reese Witherspoon

Kiehl's Someone to Watch Award

Recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Kiehl's since 1851.
Rania Attieh and Daniel Garcia – H.

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.
Chris Ohlson

Truer than Fiction Award

Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by LensCrafters.
Dan Krauss – The Kill Team

Special Distinction Award

Foxcatcher – Bennett Miller, E. Max Frye, Dan Futterman, Anthony Bregman, Megan Ellison, Jon Kilik, Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo, and Channing Tatum