Birdman wins Best Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards 2015

‘Birdman’ won Best Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards 2015.

The Michael Keaton-fronted drama beat off competition from Richard Linklater’s acclaimed ‘Boyhood’ to win the top prize at the ceremony which was held in Santa Monica, California, yesterday (21.02.15).

Keaton, 63, also took home the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of washed-up actor, Riggan, in the film, while Emmanuel Lubezki was honoured for his cinematography on the Oscar-nominated picture.

However, Linklater wasn’t left disappointed after beating ‘Birdman’ director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu in the Best Director category.

Oscar-nominated Julianne Moore took home Best Actress for her role as Alzheimer’s sufferer Dr Alice Howland in ‘Still Alice’, while Best Supporting Female went to Patricia Arquette for ‘Boyhood’, who has already picked up the Best Actress Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance.

Best Supporting Male went to J.K. Simmons for his role as music teacher, Fletcher, in the drama ‘Whiplash’.



The Independent Spirit Awards 2015 winners list:



Best Feature:

Birdman



Best Director:

Richard Linklater – Boyhood



Best Female Lead:

Julianne Moore – Still Alice



Best Male Lead:

Michael Keaton – Birdman



Best Supporting Female:

Patricia Arquette – Boyhood



Best Supporting Male:

J.K. Simmons – Whiplash



Best Screenplay:

Dan Gilroy – Nightcrawler



Best First Feature:

Nightcrawler



Best First Screenplay:

Justin Simien – Dear White People



John Cassavetes Award:

Land Ho!



Best Cinematography:

Emmanuel Lubezki – Birdman



Best Editing:

Tom Cross – Whiplash



Best Documentary:

Citizenfour



Best International Film:

Ida (Poland)



Robert Altman Award:

Inherent Vice



Special Distinction Award:

Foxcatcher