9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
The 9th Independent Spirit Awards, hosted by Robert Townsend at the Hollywood Palladium, honored the best in independent filmmaking for 1993. Winners were announced on March 19, 1994, recognizing achievements across performance, directing, writing, and technical categories in independent cinema.
Highlights of 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap
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Total movie nominations
10
Total movie wins
5
Total people nominations
10
Total people wins
3
Most recognized genres
Drama
Romance
Comedy
Most Nominations
Victor Nunez
All Best Feature Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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WINNER
Short Cuts
Nominees
All Best Male Lead Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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Nominees
All Best Female Lead Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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All Best Supporting Male Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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Nominees
All Best Supporting Female Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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Nominees
All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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WINNER
Short Cuts
Nominees
All Best First Feature Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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WINNER
El mariachi
Nominees
All Best Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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WINNER
Menace II Society
Nominees
All Best International Film Winners and Nominees – 9th Independent Spirit Awards 1994
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All Winners and Nominees – Full 9th Independent Spirit Awards Awards 1994 Category Breakdown
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9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Feature
9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director
9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Male Lead
9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Female Lead
9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Male
9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Female
9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
WINNER
Short Cuts9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Feature
WINNER
El mariachiNOMINEES
Menace II Society9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
WINNER
Menace II SocietyNOMINEES
Ruby in Paradise9th Independent Spirit Awards - Best International Film
