19th Independent Spirit Awards

The 19th Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 2003, were announced on February 28, 2004. It was hosted by John Waters.

John Cassavetes Award
The Station Agent
 * Anne B. Real
 * Better Luck Tomorrow
 * Pieces of April
 * Virgin

Truer Than Fiction Award
Lost Boys of Sudan
 * Flag Wars
 * My Architect
 * The Same River Twice

Producers Award
Mary Jane Skalski – The Jimmy Show and The Station Agent
 * Callum Greene and Anthony Katagas – Happy Here and Now and Homework
 * Lauren Moews – Cabin Fever and Briar Patch

Someone to Watch Award
Andrew Bujalski – Funny Ha Ha
 * Ben Coccio – Zero Day
 * Ryan Eslinger – Madness and Genius

Special Distinction Award

 * 21 Grams