2009 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Best First Feature Winner and Nominees

Synecdoche, New York

Charlie Kaufman

A theatre director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he creates a life-size replica of New York City inside a warehouse as part of his new play.

Afterschool

Antonio Campos

Medicine for Melancholy

Barry Jenkins

Sangre de mi sangre

Christopher Zalla

Sleep Dealer

Alex Rivera