12th Independent Spirit Awards

The 1996 Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 1996, were announced on March 22, 1997. It was hosted by Samuel L. Jackson.

Nominees and winners

Best Feature

Fargo

Best First Feature

Sling Blade

Best Director

Joel Coen Fargo

Best Male Lead

William H. Macy Fargo

Best Female Lead

Frances McDormand Fargo

Best Supporting Male

Benicio del Toro Basquiat

Best Supporting Female

Elizabeth Peña Lone Star

Best Screenplay

Fargo Joel Coen and Ethan Coen

Best First Screenplay

Big Night Joseph Tropiano and Stanley Tucci

Best Cinematography

Fargo Roger Deakins

Best Foreign Film

Secrets & LiesUK

Best Debut Performance

Heather Matarazzo Welcome to the Dollhouse

Truer Than Fiction Award

When We Were Kings

Someone to Watch Award

Larry Fessenden Habit

References

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