As the first event to honor independent film exclusively, Film Independent’s Spirit Awards has made a name for itself as the premier awards event for the independent film community. It’s a celebration of the spirited pioneers who bring a unique vision to filmmaking.  See Film Independent’s Spirit Awards for a complete description.

This years Spirit Award’s ceremony will be held on February 21st, and will recognize achievements in independent film, including Best Feature, Best First Feature, and Best Feature Made for Under $500,000 (the John Cassavetes Award). Below are past Spirit Award winning films that can be checked out from the FAU Library Media Center. To find books on independent cinema, see In the News: Independent Cinema.

Chasing Amy – 1998 Best Supporting Male – Jason Lee
Call Number: PN1997 .C44425 (Media Center) – DVD

Election – 2000 Best Feature
Call Number: PN1997 .E432 1999 (Media Center) – DVD

The Fog of War – 2004 Best Documentary –   Errol Morris, Director
Call Number: E840.4 .F68 2004 (Media Center) – DVD

Good Night, and Good Luck – 2006 Best Cinematography – Robert Elswit
Call Number: PN1997.2 .G666 2006 (Media Center) – DVD

Juno – 2008 Best Original Screenplay – Diablo Cody
Call Number: PN1997.2 .J8662 2008 (Media Center) – DVD

Memento – 2002 Best Director – Christopher Nolan
Call Number: PN1997 .M434 2002 (Media Center) – DVD

My Life As a Dog – 1988 Best Foreign Film
Call Number: PN1997 .M6285 2003 (Media Center) – DVD

Reservoir Dogs – 1993 Best Supporting Male – Steve Buscemi
Call Number: PN1997 .R4374 2006 (Media Center) – DVD

Sling Blade – 1997 Best First Feature, directed by Billy Bob Thornton
Call Number: PN1997 .S5462 2005 (Media Center) – DVD

Thirteen – 2004 Best Debut Performance – Nikki Reed
Call Number: PN1997.2 .T557 2004 (Media Center) – DVD