17th Independent Spirit Awards 2002
The 17th Film Independent Spirit Awards honored the best independent films of 2001 and were presented by Film Independent on March 23, 2002. Hosted by John Waters, the ceremony recognized achievements across categories including acting, directing, and writing.
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Total movie nominations
33
Total movie wins
6
Total people nominations
21
Total people wins
6
Most Nominations
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Most Wins
Memento
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Romance
Most Nominations
John Cameron Mitchell
All Best Feature Winners and Nominees – 17th Independent Spirit Awards 2002
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Nominees
All Best Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 17th Independent Spirit Awards 2002
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All Best Documentary Feature Winners and Nominees – 17th Independent Spirit Awards 2002
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All Best International Film Winners and Nominees – 17th Independent Spirit Awards 2002
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WINNER
Amélie
Nominees
All Winners and Nominees – Full 17th Independent Spirit Awards Awards 2002 Category Breakdown
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17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Feature
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Male Lead
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Female Lead
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Male
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Female
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Screenplay
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Feature
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Debut Performance
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Documentary Feature
17th Independent Spirit Awards - Best International Film
