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'Little Miss Sunshine' takes top Indy Spirit Award

"Little Miss Sunshine" was given top prize at the Independent Spirit Awards yesterday.  Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, who directed the off-beat comedy, won best director.  Screenwriter Michael Arndt was honored with the best first screenplay trophy.  Alan Arkin took home the best male supporting actor award.

Ryan Gosling and Shareeka Epps, both of "Half Nelson" won best male and female lead actor awards.  Frances McDormand performance in "Friends with Money" won for best female supporting actor.  Jason Reitman's script "Thank You for Smoking" won best screenplay.

Here's the full release.

Posted by BSR on February 25, 2007 09:34 AM |

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