22nd Independent Spirit Awards

22nd Independent Spirit Awards
DateFebruary 24, 2007
SiteU.S.
Hosted bySarah Silverman
Highlights
Best FilmLittle Miss Sunshine
Most awardsLittle Miss Sunshine (4)
Most nominationsHalf Nelson (6)

The 22nd Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2006, were presented on February 24, 2007.[1][2][3] The nominations were announced on November 28, 2006.[4][5][6] Sarah Silverman returned as host for the second consecutive year.

Winners and nominees

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Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, Best Director winners
Ryan Gosling, Best Male Lead winner
Alan Arkin, Best Supporting Male winner
Frances McDormand, Best Supporting Female winner
Jason Reitman, Best Screenplay winner
Best Feature Best Director
Little Miss Sunshine Jonathan Dayton and Valerie FarisLittle Miss Sunshine
Best Male Lead Best Female Lead
Ryan GoslingHalf Nelson Shareeka EppsHalf Nelson
Best Supporting Male Best Supporting Female
Alan ArkinLittle Miss Sunshine Frances McDormandFriends with Money
Best Screenplay Best First Screenplay
Thank You for SmokingJason Reitman Little Miss SunshineMichael Arndt
Best First Feature Best Documentary Feature
Sweet Land The Road to Guantánamo
Best Cinematography Best International Film
Pan's LabyrinthGuillermo Navarro The Lives of OthersGermany

Films with multiple nominations and awards

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Films that received multiple nominations
Nominations Film
6 Half Nelson
5 Little Miss Sunshine
3 American Gun
The Dead Girl
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
Man Push Cart
2 Day Night Day Night
Four Eyed Monsters
Friends with Money
The Painted Veil
Pan's Labyrinth
Sorry, Haters
Sweet Land
Thank You for Smoking
Wristcutters: A Love Story
Films that won multiple awards
Awards Film
4 Little Miss Sunshine
2 Half Nelson

Special awards

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Quinceañera

Truer Than Fiction Award

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Adele Horne – The Tailenders

Producers Award

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Howard Gertler and Tim Perell – Pizza and Shortbus

Someone to Watch Award

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Julia LoktevDay Night Day Night

Robert Altman Award

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Special Distinction Award

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References

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  1. ^ McNary, Dave (February 24, 2007). "'Sunshine' brightens Spirit Awards". Variety. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  2. ^ "'Little Miss Sunshine' sparkles at Spirit Awards". Today. Associated Press. February 25, 2007. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  3. ^ Hernandez, Eugene (February 25, 2007). ""Sunshine" Wins Four, "Half Nelson" Gets Two at Independent Spirit Awards". IndieWire. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  4. ^ "AWARDS WATCH: "Half Nelson", "Little Miss Sunshine" Top Spirit Award Nominations". IndieWire. November 28, 2006. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  5. ^ Kilday, Gregg (November 28, 2006). "'Miss Sunshine', 'Half Nelson' lead Spirit noms". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  6. ^ White, Nicholas (November 28, 2006). "'Little Miss Sunshine' Scores Spirit Nominations". People. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
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