39th Independent Spirit Awards – Selective Ranks

The notable attributes encompass a diverse array of cinematic endeavors. Among them is “All of Us Strangers,” a collaborative effort led by Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, and Sarah Harvey. Another prominent inclusion is “American Fiction,” a project shaped by the creative minds of Cord Jefferson, Jermaine Johnson, Nikos Karamigios, and Ben LeClair. The cinematic landscape also features “May December,” a compelling venture orchestrated by Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, Grant S. Johnson, Pamela Koffler, Tyler W. Konney, Sophie Mas, Natalie Portman, and Christine Vachon. “Passages” stands out as an intriguing creation, credited to the collaborative efforts of Michel Merkt and Saïd Ben Saïd. Additionally, “Past Lives” contributes to the tapestry of cinematic excellence, guided by the vision of David Hinojosa, Pamela Koffler, and Christine Vachon. “We Grown Now,” a cinematic endeavor, bears the creative imprints of Minhal Baig and Joe Pirro. Collectively, these cinematic works reflect a rich tapestry of storytelling, creativity, and collaborative spirit within the film industry.

Films

• All of Us Strangers
• American Fiction
• May December
• Passages
• Past Lives
• We Grown Now

Best Director

• Andrew Haigh – All of Us Strangers
• Todd Haynes – May December
• William Oldroyd – Eileen
• Ira Sachs – Passages
• Celine Song – Past Lives

Best Lead Performance

• Jessica Chastain – Memory as Sylvia
• Greta Lee – Past Lives as Nora Moon
• Trace Lysette – Monica as Monica
• Natalie Portman – May December as Elizabeth
• Judy Reyes – Birth/Rebirth as Celie
• Franz Rogowski – Passages as Tomas
• Andrew Scott – All of Us Strangers as Adam
• Teyana Taylor – A Thousand and One as Inez de la Paz
• Jeffrey Wright – American Fiction as Thelonious “Monk” Ellison
• Teo Yoo – Past Lives as Hae Sung

Best Supporting Performance

• Erika Alexander – American Fiction as by Coraline
• Sterling K. Brown – American Fiction as by Clifford
• Noah Galvin – Theater Camp as by Glenn Winthrop
• Anne Hathaway – Eileen as by Rebecca
• Glenn Howerton – BlackBerry as by Jim Balsillie
• Marin Ireland – Eileen as by Rita Polk
• Charles Melton – May December as by Joe Yoo
• Da’Vine Joy Randolph – The Holdovers as by Mary Lamb
• Catalina Saavedra – Rotting in the Sun as by Señora “Vero” Verónica
• Ben Whishaw – Passages as by Martin

Best Breakthrough Performance

• Marshawn Lynch – Bottoms as by Mr. G
• Atibon Nazaire – Mountains as by Xavier
• Tia Nomore – Earth Mama as by Gia
• Dominic Sessa – The Holdovers as by Angus Tully
• Anaita Wali Zada – Fremont as by Donya

Best Screenplay

• American Fiction – Cord Jefferson
• Birth/Rebirth – Laura Moss and Brendan J. O’Brien
• Bottoms – Emma Seligman and Rachel Sennott
• The Holdovers – David Hemingson
• Past Lives – Celine Song

Best First Feature

• All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt
• Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
• Earth Mama – Savanah Leaf
• A Thousand and One
• Upon Entry

Best First Screenplay

• Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
• May December – Samy Burch
• The Starling Girl – Laurel Parmet
• Theater Camp
• Upon Entry

Best Documentary Feature

• Bye Bye Tiberias
• Four Daughters
• Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
• Kokomo City
• The Mother of All Lies

Best International Film

• Anatomy of a Fall
• Godland (Denmark / Iceland)
• Mami Wata
• Tótem (Mexico)
• The Zone of Interest

Best Cinematography

• All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt
• The Holdovers
• Chronicles of a Wandering Saint
• Monica
• We Grown Now

Best Editing

• How to Blow Up a Pipeline
• Rotting in the Sun
• Theater Camp
• Upon Entry
• We Grown Now

Television

Outstanding new scripted series captivate audiences with innovative storytelling and compelling narratives. “Beef,” crafted by Lee Sung Jin, stands out on Netflix, featuring the creative prowess of executive producers Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Jake Schreier, Ravi Nandan, Alli Reich, and co-executive producers Alice Ju and Carrie Kemper. “Dreaming Whilst Black” on Showtime, brought to life by creator and executive producer Adjani Salmon, boasts a talented lineup of executive and co-executive producers, including Maximilian Evans, Natasha Jatania, Laura Seixas, Tanya Qureshi, Dhanny Joshi, Bal Samra, and Thomas Stogdon. “I’m a Virgo” on Prime Video, a brainchild of Boots Riley, showcases a stellar team of executive producers, including Tze Chun, Michael Ellenberg, Lindsey Springer, Jharrel Jerome, Rebecca Rivo, and co-executive producers Marcus Gardley and Carver Karaszewski.

“Jury Duty,” an Amazon Freevee gem, unfolds through the creative vision of Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, with executive producers David Bernad, Ruben Fleischer, Nicholas Hatton, Cody Heller, Todd Schulman, Jake Szymanski, and Andrew Weinberg. In the realm of outstanding new non-scripted or documentary series, titles like “Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court” (Showtime), “Dear Mama” (FX), “Murder in Big Horn” (Showtime), “Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence” (Hulu), and “Wrestlers” (Netflix) deliver thought-provoking content with esteemed executive and co-executive producers shaping the narrative landscape. These series exemplify the evolving landscape of television, offering viewers a rich tapestry of genres and storytelling techniques.

Best New Scripted Series

• Beef
• Dreaming Whilst Black
• I’m a Virgo
• Jury Duty
• Slip

Best New Non-Scripted 

• Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court
• Dear Mama
• Murder in Big Horn
• Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence
• Wrestlers

Best Lead Performance

• Emma Corrin stars as Darby Hart in “A Murder at the End of the World” on FX.
• Dominique Fishback takes on the role of Andrea “Dre” Greene in “Swarm” on Prime Video.
• Betty Gilpin appears in “Mrs. Davis” on Peacock as Sister Simone.
• Jharrel Jerome portrays Cootie in “I’m a Virgo” on Prime Video.
• Zoe Lister-Jones plays Mae Cannon in “Slip” on The Roku Channel.
• Bel Powley embodies Miep Gies in “A Small Light” on Nat Geo.
• Bella Ramsey takes on the character of Ellie in “The Last of Us” on HBO.
• Ramón Rodríguez stars as Will Trent in “Will Trent” on ABC.
• Ali Wong plays Amy Lau in “Beef” on Netflix.
• Steven Yeun appears as Danny Cho in “Beef” on Netflix.

Best Supporting Performance

• Murray Bartlett stars as Frank in “The Last of Us” on HBO.
• Billie Eilish portrays Eva in “Swarm” on Prime Video.
• Jack Farthing takes on the role of Selby in “Rain Dogs” on HBO.
• Nick Offerman appears as Bill in “The Last of Us” on HBO.
• Adina Porter plays Lillian Kagwa in “The Changeling” on Apple TV+.
• Lewis Pullman portrays Calvin Evans in “Lessons in Chemistry” on Apple TV+.
• Benny Safdie embodies Dougie Schecter in “The Curse” on Showtime.
• Luke Tennie takes on the character of Sean in “Shrinking” on Apple TV+.
• Olivia Washington stars as Flora in “I’m a Virgo” on Prime Video.
• Jessica Williams plays Gaby in “Shrinking” on Apple TV+.

Best Breakthrough Performance

• Clark Backo stars as Emma “Emmy” Valentine in “The Changeling” on Apple TV+.
• Aria Mia Loberti takes on the role of Marie-Laure LeBlanc in “All the Light We Cannot See” on Netflix.
• Adjani Salmon portrays Kwabena in “Dreaming Whilst Black” on Showtime.
• Keivonn Montreal Woodard plays Sam in “The Last of Us” on HBO.
• Kara Young stars as Jones in “I’m a Virgo” on Prime Video.

Best Ensemble Cast

• Alan Barinholtz
• Susan Berger
• Cassandra Blair
• David Brown
• Kirk Fox
• Ross Kimball
• Pramode Kumar
• Trisha LaFache
• Mekki Leeper
• James Marsden
• Edy Modica
• Kerry O’Neill
• Rashida Olayiwola
• Whitney Rice
• Maria Russell
• Ishmel Sahid
• Ben Seaward
• Ron Song
• Evan Williams