| 30th Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best in independent film |
| Date | February 21, 2015 |
| Site | Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Fred Armisen Kristen Bell |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature | Birdman |
| Most awards | Birdman (3) |
| Most nominations | Birdman (6) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | IFC |
The 30th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2014, were presented by Film Independent on February 21, 2015.[1][2][3][4] The nominations were announced on November 25, 2014.[5] The ceremony was hosted by Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, and aired live for the first time on IFC.[6]
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| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 6 | Birdman |
| 5 | Boyhood |
| Nightcrawler | |
| Selma | |
| 4 | Love Is Strange |
| Whiplash | |
| 3 | A Most Violent Year |
| 2 | A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night |
| The Immigrant | |
| Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter | |
| Obvious Child | |
| Only Lovers Left Alive | |
| She's Lost Control |
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 3 | Birdman |
| 2 | Boyhood |
| Nightcrawler | |
| Whiplash |
(The award is given to its film director, casting director, and ensemble cast)
Recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Kiehl's since 1851.
Rania Attieh and Daniel Garcia – H.
Honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by Piaget.
Presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant funded by LensCrafters.
(The award is given to its film director, producers, and ensemble cast for its uniqueness of "vision, honesty of direction and screenwriting, superb acting and achievement on every level of filmmaking")