At the last stop before the Oscars tomorrow, 12 Years a Slave cleaned up at the Independent Spirit Awards, taking Feature, Director, Supporting Actress, Cinematography and Screenplay. Could Oscar glory be next? Interestingly, all four acting winners here could repeat at the Academy Awards, which would be a first.
- Best First Screenplay: Nebraska
- Best Supporting Male: Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club
- Best First Feature: Fruitvale Station
- Best Film Editing: Short Term 12
- Best Ensemble: Mud
- Best Screenplay: 12 Years a Slave
- Best Cinematography: 12 Years a Slave
- Best Supporting Female: Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave
- Best International Film: Blue is the Warmest Color
- Best Documentary: 20 Feet From Stardom
- Best Director: Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave
- Best Female Lead: Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine
- Best Male Lead: Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club
- Best Feature: 12 Years a Slave
