Independent Spirit Awards

Founded in 1984, the Independent Spirit Awards were originally known as the FINDIE ("Friends of Independents") Awards and presented winners with Plexiglas pyramids containing suspended shoestrings representing the paltry budgets of independent films. In 1986, the event was renamed the Independent Spirit Awards in honor of the talented and tenacious souls who drive creativity in the film industry. The Independent Spirit Awards are presented by Film Independent, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers.

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1984 - Plexiglas - Pyramid - Independent film - 1986 - Film

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The awards generally go to outstanding independent films produced on the west coast of the United States. The awards show is held in California and broadcast on cable television.

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West coast of the United States - California - Cable television

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