19th Independent Spirit Awards

The 19th Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 2003, were announced on February 28, 2004. It was hosted by John Waters.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}

Nominees and winners

Sofia Coppola, winner of Best Director and Best Screenplay

Bill Murray, winner of Best Male Lead

Charlize Theron, winner of Best Female Lead

Djimon Hounsou, winner of Best Supporting Male

Shohreh Aghdashloo, winner of Best Supporting Female

Special awards

John Cassavetes Award

The Station Agent

• Anne B. Real
• Better Luck Tomorrow
• Pieces of April
• Virgin

Truer Than Fiction Award

Lost Boys of Sudan

• Flag Wars
• My Architect
• The Same River Twice

Producers Award

Mary Jane Skalski – The Jimmy Show and The Station Agent

• Callum Greene and Anthony Katagas – Happy Here and Now and Homework
• Lauren Moews – Cabin Fever and Briar Patch

Someone to Watch Award

Andrew Bujalski – Funny Ha Ha

• Ben Coccio – Zero Day
• Ryan Eslinger – Madness and Genius

Special Distinction Award

• 21 Grams

Films with multiple wins and nominations

Films with multiple nominations

Films with multiple wins

External links

• 2003 Spirit Awards at IMDb
• Full show on Film Independent's YouTube channel

References

1. Susman, Gary (December 3, 2003). "'American' Beauties". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
2. King, Susan (December 4, 2003). "The 'best' season begins". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
3. ""In America," "American Splendor," and "Raising Victor Vargas" Top Nominees for 2004 IFP Independent". indieWire. December 4, 2003. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
4. "'Lost in Translation' Captures Top Prizes at Spirit Awards". Los Angeles Times. February 29, 2004. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
5. ""Lost In Translation" Tops Independent Spirit Awards, "Station Agent" Another Big Winner". indieWire. February 28, 2004. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
6. Oakes, Keily (February 29, 2004). "Translation captures Spirit awards". BBC News. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
7. Crow, Kim (March 1, 2004). "'Lost in Translation' finds success at Independent Spirit". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 20, 2012.