Film Independent's 2007 Spirit Awards were held at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA on February 24, 2007.
"As the first event to honor independent film exclusively, Film Independent's Spirit Awards has made a name for itself as the premier awards event for the independent film community. It's a celebration of the spirited pioneers who bring a unique vision to filmmaking. Along with being a great party, the Spirit Awards ceremony also brings together the top talent from independent film and Hollywood. Trophies are presented for the years' best achievements in independent film, with statues awarded for Best Feature, Best First Feature, Best Feature Made for Under $500,000 (the John Cassavetes Award), and many more," states Film Independent's website.
Among this year's big winners were Little Miss Sunshine, Half Nelson and Thank You for Smoking, with theatre veterans Frances McDormand and Alan Arkin among the winners in acting categories.
Visit www.filmindependent.org for more on the Spirit Awards and to view a complete list of winners.
Arrivals (Photos by Sara DeBoer/Retna Ltd.)

Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Daniel Craig

Josh Hartnett

Andie MacDowell

John Waters
Ricki Lake and John Waters

Elliot Gould

Ileana Douglas

Ileana Douglas

Linda Cardellini

Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger

Alan Arkin and wife

Sean Penn and Robin Wright-Penn

Robin Wright-Penn

Christian Campbell and Neve Campbell


James Franco and guest

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Ben Harper and Laura Dern

Aaron Eckhart
After-Party (Photos by Leon/Retna Digital)

Guillermo Navaro

Henry Rollins

Shannyn Sossamon

Eddie Redmayne

Ricki Lake and John Waters

Alfonso Cuaron and wife
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