1996 Independent Spirit Awards

The 12th Independent Spirit Awards, honoring excellence in independent film, took place on March 22, 1997 under a tent on Santa Monica beach.

Feature	Fargo
First Feature	Billy Bob Thornton, Sling Blade
Male Lead	William H. Macy, Fargo
Female Lead	Frances McDormand, Fargo
Supporting Male	Benicio Del Toro, Basquiat
Supporting Female	Elizabeth Pena, Lone Star
Debut Performance	Heather Matarazzo, Welcome to the Dollhouse Heather Matarazzo, Welcome to the Dollhouse Archive Photos
Director	Joel Coen, Fargo
Screenplay	Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, Fargo
First Screenplay	Joseph Tropiano and Stanley Tucci, Big Night
Cinematography	Roger Deakins, Fargo
Foreign Film	Secrets and Lies

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