The 2009 Film Independent’s Spirit Award Winners

Penelope Cruz, Michelle Williams, Cameron Diaz, and Mariah Carey were photographed arriving to the 2009 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards at the Santa Monica Pier in
Los Angeles. The ladies looked casual and excited about the evening’s festivities.

Lucky for us, the winner list has already made it online. Naturally, The Wrestler held its own.

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[Best Feature]
WINNER: The Wrestler (2008): Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin

[
Best Female Lead]
WINNER: Melissa Leo for Frozen River (2008)

[
Best Male Lead]
WINNER: Mickey Rourke for The Wrestler (2008)

[
Best Supporting Female]
WINNER: Penélope Cruz for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

[
Best Supporting Male]
WINNER: James Franco for Milk (2008/I)

[Best Director]
WINNER: Thomas McCarthy for The Visitor (2007/I)

[
Best Screenplay]
WINNER: Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008): Woody Allen

[
Best First Screenplay]
WINNER: Milk (2008/I): Dustin Lance Black

[Best Cinematography]
WINNER: The Wrestler (2008): Maryse Alberti

[Best First Feature]
WINNER: Synecdoche, New York (2008): Charlie Kaufman, Anthony Bregman, Spike Jonze, Charlie Kaufman, Sidney Kimmel

What do you think? Any surprises here?

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