Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature

Award category

Presenting Organization

Film Independent

Film Independent is a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers. We help filmmakers get movies made and seen by audiences. Additionally, we work to increase diversity in the industry by helping filmmakers from underrepresented communities tell their stories. ...

Nominees:

Year Nominated work
  • 1999

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