3rd Independent Spirit Awards 1988
The 3rd Independent Spirit Awards, hosted by Buck Henry at the 385 North restaurant in Los Angeles, honored the best in independent filmmaking for 1987. Winners were announced on February 11, 1988, recognizing achievement across feature, performance, directing, writing, and technical categories in low-budget cinema.
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Total movie nominations
17
Total movie wins
7
Total people nominations
16
Total people wins
5
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Thriller
Most Nominations
Jim McBride
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Nominees
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WINNER
Dead Ringers
Nominees
All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 3rd Independent Spirit Awards 1988
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WINNER
Matewan
Nominees
All Best First Feature Winners and Nominees – 3rd Independent Spirit Awards 1988
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WINNER
Dirty Dancing
Nominees
All Best International Film Winners and Nominees – 3rd Independent Spirit Awards 1988
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3rd Independent Spirit Awards - Best Feature
3rd Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director
3rd Independent Spirit Awards - Best Male Lead
3rd Independent Spirit Awards - Best Female Lead
3rd Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Male
3rd Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Female
3rd Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
3rd Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
3rd Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Feature
WINNER
Dirty DancingNOMINEES
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