1st Independent Spirit Awards 1986
The 1st Independent Spirit Awards, hosted by Peter Coyote and Jeanne Lucas at the 385 North restaurant in Los Angeles, honored the best in independent filmmaking for 1985. Winners were announced on March 22, 1986.
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Total movie nominations
7
Total movie wins
3
Total people nominations
13
Total people wins
5
Most Nominations
Smooth Talk
Most Wins
The Trip to Bountiful
Most recognized genres
Drama
Thriller
Crime
Most Nominations
Joel Coen
All Best Feature Winners and Nominees – 1st Independent Spirit Awards 1986
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All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 1st Independent Spirit Awards 1986
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All Best Actor Winners and Nominees – 1st Independent Spirit Awards 1986
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All Best Actress Winners and Nominees – 1st Independent Spirit Awards 1986
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All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 1st Independent Spirit Awards 1986
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All Best Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 1st Independent Spirit Awards 1986
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All Best International Film Winners and Nominees – 1st Independent Spirit Awards 1986
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 1st Independent Spirit Awards Awards 1986 Category Breakdown
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1st Independent Spirit Awards - Best Feature
1st Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director
1st Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actor
1st Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actress
1st Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
1st Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
