Film Independent Spirit Awards

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  Freida Pinto to Present at Film Independent Spirit Awards

  For the Film Independent Spirit Awards, Cate Blanchett's Carol scored the maximum number of nominations, a total of six, which includes Best Feature against Spotlight, Beasts of No Nation, Anomalisa and Tangerine. The ceremony will be held on February 27 in Santa Monica

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  Oscars 2016: Caitlyn Jenner Leads Campaign For Transgender Actress

  Caitlyn Jenner will host a special screening of Tangerine for a transgender actress Mya Taylor. The film has won her Gotham Independent Film Award for breakthrough Actor. She's also nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards. This will be the first-ever Oscar campaign for a transgender actress

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  12 Years a Slave rolls at Spirit Awards

  12 Years a Slave rolled at the Spirit Awards, winning five awards including best feature at the annual independent film celebration.

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  Silver Linings Playbook wins pre-Oscar awards

  Silver Linings Playbook won the Best Film prize at the Independent Spirit Awards.