Actors Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal arrive at the 20th Annual IFP Independent Spirit Awards, held at the beach in Santa Monica, Calif., Feb. 26, 2005. The ceremony, which honors independent films, is held annually on Oscar weekend and is considered by the industry to be the "fun" awards show.
Australian actress Cate Blanchett poses at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005. Blanchett, who won a best supporting actress Oscar the following night for playing Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator," was up for an IFP award for best supporting female for her role in "Coffee and Cigarettes."
French actress Julie Delpy arrives for the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. Delpy, Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke were nominated for best screenplay for "Before Sunset." The winner was the "Sideways" screenplay.
Actor Kevin Bacon arrives at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. Bacon was nominated for best male lead for his performance in "The Woodsman." The trophy went to "Sideways" actor Paul Giamatti. Bacon's wife, Kyra Sedgwick, also was nominated (for her work in "Cavedweller") and also did not win.
Actress Kyra Sedgwick walks the red carpet at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. Sedgwick was up for best female lead for her role in "Cavedweller." The trophy went to Catalina Sandino Moreno for "Maria Full of Grace." Sedgwick's husband, Kevin Bacon, also was nominated (for his performance in "The Woodsman") and also did not win.
Producer Michael London, right, accepts his award for best feature for his work on the film "Sideways," as presenter Robin Williams jokes with him at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif.
Director Mario Van Peebles, right, arrives with his father, Melvin Van Peebles, for the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. Van Peebles was nominated for best director for his work on "Baadasssss!" The trophy went to Alexander Payne for "Sideways."
Chinese actress Bai Ling walks the red carpet at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif.
Brazilian director Walter Salles, right, arrives with Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal for the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. Salles was nominated for best director for his work on "The Motorcycle Diaries." The trophy went to Alexander Payne for "Sideways."
Actress Kate Bosworth walks the red carept at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. She was a presenter at the ceremony.
Writer and director Zach Braff accepts his award after winning for best first screenplay for his work on "Garden State," at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif.
Elijah Wood arrives at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif.
Actress Jodie Foster arrives at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. She was among more than 30 celebrity presenters.
Actress Catalina Sandino Moreno is congratulated by director Joshua Marston after she won for best female lead for her role in "Maria Full of Grace," at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif.
Director Joshua Marston poses with the cast of his movie "Maria Full of Grace," at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. From left are actresses Catalina Sandino Moreno, Yenny Paola Vega and Patricia Rae. Marston won an award for best first screenplay. The film was a nominee for best feature, an award that went to ceremony favorite "Sideways."
Actress Catalina Sandino Moreno accepts the award for best female lead for her role in "Maria Full of Grace", at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. She also was nominated for an Aacdemy Award for that performance but lost the Oscar to Hilary Swank.
Actress Patricia Clarkson poses on the red carpet at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. She was among the celebrity presenters at the ceremony.
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal poses as he arrives at the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. He and his sister, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, were among the presenters.
Actress Joy Bryant arrives for the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif.
Cast members from the film "Mean Creek" arrive for the 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, Feb. 26, 2005, in Santa Monica, Calif. From left, are: Rory Culkin, Trevor Morgan, Carly Schroeder, Scott Mechlowicz, Ryan Kelley and Josh Peck. The film received a special distinction award for an extraordinary ensemble cast.