The Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay is one of the annual awards given out by Film Independent, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers. It was f
Oliver Stone won for Platoon.
Gus Van Sant has won the award twice, for Drugstore Cowboy and My Own Private Idaho, the former with Daniel Yost.
Charles Burnett won for To Sleep with Anger.
Robert Altman won for Shortcuts with Frank Barhydt.
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