2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards – John Cassavetes Award Winner and Nominees

Middle of Nowhere

Ava DuVernay

When her husband is sentenced to eight years in prison, Ruby drops out of medical school in order to focus on her husband’s well-being while he’s incarcerated – leading her on a journey of self-discovery in the process.

Breakfast with Curtis

Laura Colella

Mosquita y Mari

Aurora Guerrero

Starlet

Sean Baker

The Color Wheel

Alex Ross Perry