The prestigious 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards commenced on Sunday in Santa Monica, honoring outstanding achievements in indie film and TV amid the peak of movie awards season. Hosted by Aidy Bryant, the ceremony showcased a selection of remarkable winners, with Cord Jefferson scooping the Best Screenplay award for "American Fiction", and Samy Burch and Alex Mechanik claiming Best First Screenplay for "May December".

Among the winners were Oscar nominee Da'Vine Joy Randolph for Best Supporting Performance in "The Holdovers", "Anatomy of a Fall" for Best International Film, and "Four Daughters" for Best Documentary. On the TV front, "The Last of Us" secured victories for performances by Nick Offerman and Keivonn Montreal Woodard.

This year's top contenders included A24's "Past Lives", Netflix's "May December", and Amazon MGM Studios' "American Fiction", each with five nominations. Notably, Celine Song's romantic drama and Cord Jefferson's stinging satire could potentially repeat their success at the 2024 Oscars, scheduled for March 10.

Netflix's "Beef" emerged triumphant in the Best New Scripted Series category, with accolades going to stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. In the lead film acting race, standout performances came from Jessica Chastain, Greta Lee, Trace Lysette, Natalie Portman, Judy Reyes, Franz Rogowski, Andrew Scott, Teyana Taylor, Jeffrey Wright, and Teo Yoo.

The ceremony highlighted remarkable projects such as "Fremont", "How to Blow Up a Pipeline", and "Dear Mama", among others. The awards showcased the industry's dedication to recognizing exceptional talent in the world of indie film and TV.