Winners and nominees
| 17th Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 23, 2002 |
| Site | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | John Waters |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Memento |
| Most awards | Memento (4) |
| Most nominations | L.I.E. (7) |
The 17th Independent Spirit Awards , honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 2001, were announced on March 23, 2002. It was hosted by John Waters. [1] [2] [3]
Hybrid
Rene Bastian and Linda Moran – Martin & Orloff and L.I.E.
Debra Eisenstadt – Daydream Believer
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 7 | L.I.E. |
| 5 | Hedwig and the Angry Inch |
| Memento | |
| 3 | Acts of Worship |
| The Anniversary Party | |
| Donnie Darko | |
| Ghost World | |
| Waking Life |
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 4 | Memento |
| 3 | In the Bedroom |
| 2 | Ghost World |
| L.I.E. |
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