| 13th Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 21, 1998 |
| Site | Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | John Turturro |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | The Apostle |
| Most awards | The Apostle (3) |
| Most nominations | The Apostle (7) |
The 13th Independent Spirit Awards , honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 1997, were announced on March 21, 1998. It was hosted by John Turturro. [1] [2] [3]
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 7 | The Apostle |
| 6 | Star Maps |
| 5 | Hard Eight |
| Ulee's Gold | |
| 4 | In the Company of Men |
| Loved | |
| 3 | The Bible and Gun Club |
| Chasing Amy | |
| Habit | |
| Waiting for Guffman | |
| 2 | Eve's Bayou |
| Sunday | |
| Touch |
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 3 | The Apostle |
| 2 | Chasing Amy |
| Eve's Bayou | |
| In the Company of Men |
Scott Macauley and Robin O'Hara – Habit
Scott Saunders –The Headhunter's Sister
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