Los Angeles, California – The 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards took place last night, with “The Bear” and “Everything” taking home the awards for Best Screenplay. Other early winners included Ke Huy Quan, who won Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Bear.”

The awards ceremony featured a blue carpet adorned with sequins, feathers, and lace, and was attended by a host of Hollywood celebrities. Winners were announced throughout the night, with live updates from various media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, Jezebel, The A.V. Club, and Variety.

This year’s winners list showcased some of the best independent films of the year, including “The Bear”, “Everything”, and “The Body”, which took home the award for Best Feature. The ceremony was hosted by comedian and actor Mike Birbiglia, who provided plenty of laughs throughout the night.

In his opening monologue, Birbiglia joked about the unusual circumstances of the awards ceremony, which was held in-person but with COVID-19 precautions in place. “It’s great to be here tonight, even though I had to sign a waiver promising not to get too close to anyone or touch anything,” he quipped.

Despite the challenges of the past year, the independent film industry has remained resilient, producing powerful and thought-provoking works of art. As the night drew to a close, it was clear that the winners of the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards were an exceptional group of filmmakers and actors who have made significant contributions to the art of independent cinema.