The final precursor of the year sent a lot of love Silver Linings Playbook‘s way, but even it couldn’t muster support for some of its Oscar-nominated components.

Award Tallies

(4) Silver Linings Playbook
(2) The Sessions

The Awards

Best Feature

Silver Linings Playbook

Best First Feature

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

John Cassavetes Award

Middle of Nowhere

Best Director

David O. Russell – Silver Linings Playbook

Best Female Lead

Jennifer Lawrence – Silver Linings Playbook

Best Male Lead

John Hawkes – The Sessions

Best Supporting Female

Helen Hunt – The Sessions

Best Supporting Male

Matthew McConaughey – Magic Mike

Best Screenplay

Silver Linings Playbook

Best First Screenplay

Safety Not Guaranteed

Best Cinematography

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Best International Film

Amour – France

Best Documentary

The Invisible War

Robert Altman Award

Starlet

Piaget Producers Award

Stones in the Sun – Mynette Louie

Someone to Watch Award

Adam Leon – Gimme the Loot

Stella Artois Truer Than Fiction Award

Peter Nicks – The Waiting Room

Spirit Awards Data

First Awards: 1985 (28)