The 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2018, were presented by Film Independent on February 23, 2019.[1][2][3] The nominations were announced on November 16, 2018 by actresses Molly Shannon and Gemma Chan.[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. It was hosted by Aubrey Plaza.[7]
If Beale Street Could Talk
Barry Jenkins – If Beale Street Could Talk
Ethan Hawke – First Reformed as Pastor Ernst Toller
Glenn Close – The Wife as Joan Castleman
Richard E. Grant – Can You Ever Forgive Me? 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. 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.