Spirit Award Winners 2014
Announcing the Winners of the 2014 Spirit Awards
Tons of famous faces turned up for the 2014 Spirit Awards, but only a few went home with awards as souvenirs. Those who have been following award season may not be too surprised with the winners: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett, Jared Leto, and Lupita Nyong'o. The big winner of the night was 12 Years a Slave, which took home honors for best feature and best director. The question is, will there be a repeat tomorrow night at the Oscars? We'll find out soon enough! Until then, take a look at all the winners of the 2014 Spirit Awards.
BEST FEATURE
12 Years a Slave
BEST DIRECTOR
Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave
BEST FIRST FEATURE (award given to the director and producer)
Fruitvale Station
JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD (given to the best feature made for under $500,000)
This Is Martin Bonner
BEST SCREENPLAY
12 Years a Slave
BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY
Nebraska
BEST FEMALE LEAD
Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine
BEST MALE LEAD
Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club
BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave
BEST SUPPORTING MALE
Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
12 Years a Slave
BEST FILM EDITING
Short Term 12
BEST DOCUMENTARY
20 Feet From Stardom
BEST FOREIGN FILM
Blue Is the Warmest Color
ROBERT ALTMAN AWARD (given to one film's director, casting director, and its ensemble cast)
Mud