37th Annual Independent Spirit Awards POC Winners

Taylour Paige - Zola/A24

The 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films and television series of 2021, were presented by Film Independent on March 6, 2022. Zola managed to grab the most wins this year.

During the ceremony, the following people of color and POC industry professionals and projects took home the award.

Best Female Lead: Taylour Paige, Zola

Best Supporting Female: Ruth Negga, Passing

Best First Feature: 7 Days, Director: Roshan Sethi | Producers: Liz Cardenas, Mel Eslyn

Best Editing: Joi McMillon, Zola

Best Documentary: Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Director: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson | Producers: David Dinerstein, Robert Fyvolent, Joseph Patel

Best International Film: Drive My Car (Japan) | Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi

Truth Than Fiction Award: Jessica Beshir, Faya Dayi

Best Female Performance In A New Scripted Series: Thuso Mbedu, The Underground Railroad

Best Male Performance In A new Scripted Series: Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game

Best Ensemble Cast In A New Scripted Series: Reservation Dogs, Creators/Executive Producers: Sterlin Harjo, Taika Waititi | Executive Producer: Garrett Basch)

Best New Nonscripted or Documentary Series: Black and Missing, Series By/Executive Producers: Soledad O’Brien, Geeta Gandbhir | Executive Producers: Jo Honig, Patrick Conway, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Sara Rodriguez