1st Independent Spirit Awards
| 1st Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 22, 1986 |
| Site | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Peter Coyote Jeanne Lucas |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | After Hours |
| Most awards | After Hours (2) Blood Simple (2) The Trip to Bountiful (2) |
| Most nominations | After Hours (5) Blood Simple (5) Smooth Talk (5) |
The 1st Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 1985, were announced on March 22, 1986. The ceremony was hosted by Peter Coyote and Jeanne Lucas. It was held at 385 North, a restaurant in Los Angeles.