36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
The Film Independent Spirit Awards are annual honors presented by Film Independent to celebrate the best in independent film and television. The 36th ceremony recognized the standout independent films and television series of 2020 and took place on April 22, 2021. The event was televised on IFC, streamed on AMC+, and hosted by Melissa Villaseñor.
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Total movie nominations
33
Total movie wins
7
Total people nominations
36
Total people wins
9
Most Nominations
Never Rarely Sometimes Always
Most Wins
Nomadland
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Thriller
Most Nominations
Emerald Fennell
All Best Feature Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best Male Lead Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best Female Lead Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best Supporting Male Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best Supporting Female Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best First Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best First Feature Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best Documentary Feature Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best Editing Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Best International Film Winners and Nominees – 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2021
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 36th Film Independent Spirit Awards Awards 2021 Category Breakdown
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36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Feature
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Male Lead
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Female Lead
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Male
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Female
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Screenplay
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Feature
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Documentary Feature
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Editing
36th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best International Film
