Someone to Watch Award

The Someone to Watch Award is an emerging filmmaker award presented by Film Independent Spirit Awards that recognizes a talented filmmaker of singular vision who has not yet received appropriate recognition.

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The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.[1] The award was first given at the 1994 award ceremony.

Notable winners/nominees who would soon become recognized include Kelly Reichardt (Wendy and Lucy), Chris Smith (American Movie), Tim Blake Nelson (The Grey Zone), Marc Forster (Finding Neverland), Andrew Bujalski (Mutual Appreciation), Ramin Bahrani (Fahrenheit 451) & Barry Jenkins (Moonlight)

Winners

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2020s

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References

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  1. ^ "Spirit Awards Grants - Film Independent". Film Independent. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  2. ^ Clean, Shaven - Awards - IMDb
  3. ^ Spirit Awards 2018 Winners List — Variety
  4. ^ 'Socrates' Trailer: Brazilian Indie Spirit Was Made for $20K|IndieWire
  5. ^ Independent Spirit Awards 2020: The Complete List of Winners - The Wrap