The 25th Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2009, were presented on March 5, 2010. The nominations were announced on December 1, 2009. The ceremony was hosted by Eddie I
Lee Daniels, Best Director winner
Jeff Bridges, Best Male Lead winner
Gabourey Sidibe, Best Female Lead winner
Woody Harrelson, Best Supporting Male winner
The Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay is one of the annual awards given by the Film Independent, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers. It
Paul Auster won for Smoke.
Neil LaBute won for In the Company of Men.
Darren Aronofsky won for Pi.
Charlie Kaufman won for Being John Malkovich.