The Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award is presented to the ensemble cast, director and casting director of a film by the
Film Independent
The Independent Spirit Awards (abbreviated Spirit Awards and originally known as the FINDIE or Friends of Independents Awards), founded in 1984, are awards dedicated to independent filmmakers. Winners were typically presented with acrylic glass ...
, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers. It is named after director, screenwriter, and producer
Robert Altman
Robert Bernard Altman ( ; February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was a five-time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director and is considered an enduring figure from the New ...
, who is considered a "maverick" in
naturalistic films.
The award was created as a tribute after his passing during the
2007 ceremony. It became a competitive category
the following year.
Since its inauguration, the award was always directly given to the winner, without any other nominees.
Winners
See also
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National Board of Review Award for Best Cast The National Board of Review Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble (or National Board of Review Award for Best Cast / National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble Cast) is an annual film award given (since 1994) by the National Board of Review.
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Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble
The Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Broadcast Film Critics Association.
2000s 2001
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** ''Ocean's Eleven''
** ''The Royal ...
References
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Film awards for Best Cast
Awards established in 2007