Best International Film nominees from diverse countries.
Breakthrough performances in new scripted series recognized.
Compelling documentaries in contention for Best Documentary.
The 2024 Independent Spirit Awards are set to take place this Sunday at the traditional Santa Monica beach tent location, with Aidy Bryant announced as the host for the event. The nominees for various categories have been revealed, with some standout contenders leading the pack.
Best International Film
The category for Best International Film includes notable entries such as 'Anatomy of a Fall' from France, 'Godland' from Denmark/Iceland, 'Mami Wata' from Nigeria, 'Tótem' from Mexico, and 'The Zone of Interest' from the United Kingdom, Poland, USA.
Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series
Several actors have been recognized for their breakthrough performances in new scripted series, including Keivonn Montreal Woodard, Clark Backo, Aria Mia Loberti, Adjani Salmon, Kara Young, and more.
Best Documentary
The Best Documentary category features compelling films such as 'Four Daughters,' 'Bye Bye Tiberias,' 'Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project,' 'Kokomo City,' and 'The Mother of All Lies.'
Best Supporting Performance
Actors like Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Erika Alexander, Sterling K. Brown, Noah Galvin, Anne Hathaway, and others have been nominated for Best Supporting Performance.
Best Feature
The Best Feature category includes films like 'All of Us Strangers,' 'American Fiction,' 'May December,' 'Passages,' 'Past Lives,' and 'We Grown Now.'
John Cassavetes Award
This award recognizes the best feature made for under $1 million, with films like 'The Artifice Girl,' 'Cadejo Blanco,' 'Fremont,' 'Rotting in the Sun,' and 'The Unknown Country' in contention.
Best Director
Notable directors nominated for Best Director include Andrew Haigh, Todd Haynes, William Oldroyd, Ira Sachs, and Celine Song.
Best Screenplay
The Best Screenplay category features works by David Hemingson, Cord Jefferson, Laura Moss, Brendan J. O'Brien, Emma Seligman, Rachel Sennott, and more.
Best Lead Performance
Actors like Jessica Chastain, Greta Lee, Trace Lysette, Natalie Portman, Judy Reyes, Andrew Scott, and others have been recognized for their outstanding lead performances.
Best Breakthrough Performance
Marshawn Lynch, Atibon Nazaire, Tia Nomore, Dominic Sessa, Anaita Wali Zada, and others have been acknowledged for their breakthrough performances.
Best Cinematography
The Best Cinematography category includes talented individuals like Katelin Arizmendi, Eigil Bryld, Jomo Fray, Pablo Lozano, and Pat Scola.
Best Editing
Editors like Santiago Cendejas, Gabriel Díaz, Sofía Subercaseaux, Stephanie Filo, Daniel Garber, Jon Philpot, and Emanuele Tiziani have been recognized for their exceptional work.
Robert Altman Award
This award honors the director, casting director, and ensemble cast of a film, with 'Showing Up' being the standout entry this year.
Producers Award
Rachael Fung, Graham Swon, and Monique Walton have been acknowledged in the Producers Award category.
Someone to Watch Award
Talented directors like Joanna Arnow, Laura Moss, and Monica Sorelle have been recognized in the Someone to Watch Award category.
Truer Than Fiction Award
Directors like Set Hernandez, Jesse Short Bull, Laura Tomaselli, and Sierra Urich have been acknowledged in the Truer Than Fiction Award category.
Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series
Notable series like 'Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court,' 'Dear Mama,' 'Murder in Big Horn,' 'Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence,' and 'Wrestlers' have been nominated in this category.
Best New Scripted Series
Exciting new scripted series like 'Beef,' 'Dreaming Whilst Black,' 'I'm a Virgo,' 'Jury Duty,' and 'Slip' have been recognized for their outstanding contributions.
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Actors like Emma Corrin, Dominique Fishback, Betty Gilpin, Jharrel Jerome, Zoe Lister-Jones, Bel Powley, Bella Ramsey, Ramón Rodríguez, Ali Wong, and Steven Yeun have been acknowledged for their lead performances.
Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series
The category for Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series features the talented casts of various shows like 'Jury Duty.'
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