Awards

37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

The Film Independent Spirit Awards are annual honors presented by Film Independent to celebrate the best in independent film and television. The 37th ceremony recognized the standout independent films and television series of 2021. It took place on March 6, 2022, at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, and was hosted by Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.

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Highlights of 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022 – Best Moments, Winners, Speeches & Red Carpet Recap

Relive the most iconic moments from the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022. Explore top wins, emotional speeches, surprise victories, red carpet fashion, and viral highlights from the 2022 ceremony.

Total movie nominations

Total movie wins

Total people nominations

Total people wins

Most Nominations

Zola

7 nominations

Most Wins

The Lost Daughter

3 wins

Most recognized genres

Drama

27 nominations 7 wins

Thriller

7 nominations 1 win

Comedy

6 nominations 2 wins

Most Nominations

Janicza Bravo

2 nominations

All Best Feature Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

The Lost Daughter

Nominees

A Chiara

C'mon C'mon

The Novice

Zola

All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

The Lost Daughter

Nominees

Zola

The Novice

C'mon C'mon

Pleasure

All Best Male Lead Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

Red Rocket

Nominees

Jockey

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

Wild Indian

Swan Song

All Best Female Lead Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

Zola

Nominees

The Novice

Test Pattern

Together Together

Catch the Fair One

All Best Supporting Male Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

CODA

Nominees

Zola

Queen of Glory

Sweet Thing

Wild Indian

All Best Supporting Female Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

Passing

Nominees

The Lost Daughter

The Novice

Pleasure

Red Rocket

All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

The Lost Daughter

Nominees

Together Together

Zola

C'mon C'mon

Swan Song

All Best First Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

Pig

Nominees

Cicada

Wild Indian

Test Pattern

Mass

All Best First Feature Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

7 Days

Nominees

Holler

Queen of Glory

Test Pattern

Wild Indian

All Best Documentary Feature Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Nominees

Ascension

Flee

In the Same Breath

Procession

All Best Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

Passing

Nominees

Blue Bayou

The Humans

A Chiara

Zola

All Best Editing Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

Zola

Nominees

A Chiara

The Nowhere Inn

The Novice

The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain

All Best International Film Winners and Nominees – 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2022

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WINNER

Drive My Car

Nominees

Compartment No. 6

Parallel Mothers

Petite Maman

Prayers for the Stolen

All Winners and Nominees – Full 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards Awards 2022 Category Breakdown

Explore the complete list of winners and nominees from the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards Awards 2022. Browse every award category including Best Picture, Best Director, acting honors, technical awards, and more – all in one place.

37th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Feature

WINNER

The Lost Daughter

NOMINEES

A Chiara

C'mon C'mon

The Novice

Zola

37th Film Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director

WINNER

The Lost Daughter Maggie Gyllenhaal

NOMINEES