27th Independent Spirit Awards

27th Independent Spirit Awards
Awarded forBest in independent film
DateFebruary 25, 2012
SiteSanta Monica Pier
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Hosted bySeth Rogen
Highlights
Best FeatureThe Artist
Most awardsThe Artist (4)
Most nominationsThe Artist (5)

The 27th Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2011, were presented on February 25, 2012.[1][2][3] The nominations were announced on November 29, 2011.[4][5][6] The ceremony was hosted by Seth Rogen and aired exclusively on IFC.[7][8][9] Highlights included John Waters as the "Voice of God", and musical performances by My Morning Jacket and K'naan.[10]

  1. ^ McNary, Dave (February 25, 2012). "'The Artist' dominates Spirit Awards". Variety. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  2. ^ Thompson, Anne (February 25, 2012). "Film Independent Spirit Awards: Complete List of Winners". IndieWire. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  3. ^ Kaufman, Amy; Gettell, Oliver (February 26, 2012). "'The Artist' wins Best Feature at Independent Spirit Awards". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 29, 2011). "Spirit Award Nominees Unveiled; '50/50', 'Beginners', 'Drive', 'Take Shelter', 'The Artist', and 'The Descendants' Get Best Feature Noms". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  5. ^ Knegt, Peter; Greene, Steve (November 29, 2011). ""Take Shelter" and "The Artist" Lead Spirit Award Nominations". IndieWire. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  6. ^ Keegan, Rebecca (November 29, 2011). "'Take Shelter', 'The Artist' top contenders for Spirit Awards". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  7. ^ Brooks, Brian (December 13, 2011). "Seth Rogen to Host 27th Film Independent Spirit Awards". IndieWire. Retrieved December 13, 2011.
  8. ^ Fernandez, Jay A. (February 22, 2012). "Spirit Awards: Seth Rogen". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  9. ^ Chaney, Jen (February 25, 2012). "Seth Rogen at the Independent Spirit Awards: A rundown of his zingers on Brett Ratner and more". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  10. ^ "Winners Announced for 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards" (Press release). Film Independent. February 25, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2012.