11th Independent Spirit Awards

The 11th Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 1995, were announced on March 23, 1996. It was hosted by Samuel L. Jackson.

Someone to Watch Award
Christopher Münch – Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day
 * Tim McCann – Desolation Angels
 * Jennifer Montgomery – Art for Teachers of Children
 * Kelly Reichardt – River of Grass
 * Rafal Zielinski – Fun

Special Distinction Award

 * Samuel Fuller