Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award

The Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award is presented to the ensemble cast, director and casting director of a film by the Independent [Spirit Awards|Film Independent], a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers. It is named after director, screenwriter, and producer Robert Altman, who is considered a "maverick" in naturalistic films.
The award was created as a tribute after his death during the 2007 ceremony. The following year, it became a competitive category where a movie wins directly, without any nominees. The winner was I'm Not There. Two of its recipients, Marcus Carl Franklin and Cate Blanchett, were nominated for Independent [Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male|Best Supporting Male] and Best Supporting Female, respectively. The year after that, the rules changed so that the actors that win this award won't be eligible for the individual acting categories.