34th Independent Spirit Awards


The 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2018, were presented by Film Independent on February 23, 2019. The nominations were announced on November 16, 2018 by actresses Molly Shannon and Gemma Chan. The ceremony was televised in the United States by IFC, taking place inside its usual tent setting on a beach in Santa Monica, California. It was hosted by Aubrey Plaza.

Winners and nominees

Films with multiple nominations and awards

NominationsFilm
4Eighth Grade
4First Reformed
4We the Animals
4You Were Never Really Here
3If Beale Street Could Talk
3Leave No Trace
3Private Life
3Sócrates
3The Tale
3Wildlife
2A Bread Factory
2Can You Ever Forgive Me?
2Hale County This Morning, This Evening
2Hereditary
2Madeline's Madeline
2Minding the Gap
2Nancy
2On Her Shoulders
2Sorry to Bother You
2Suspiria

AwardsFilm
3If Beale Street Could Talk
2Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Special awards

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

En el séptimo día
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.
Recognizes mid-career women directors with a body of work that demonstrates uniqueness of vision and a groundbreaking approach to film making. The award includes a $50,000 unrestricted grant funded by American Airlines.
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.
Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.