27th Independent Spirit Awards

27th Independent Spirit Awards
Awarded forBest in independent film
DateFebruary 25, 2012
SiteSanta Monica Pier
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Hosted bySeth Rogen
Highlights
Best FeatureThe Artist
Most awardsThe Artist (4)
Most nominationsThe Artist (5)
Television coverage
ChannelIFC

The 27th Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films of 2011, were presented on February 25, 2012. The nominations were announced on November 29, 2011. The ceremony was hosted by Seth Rogen and aired exclusively on IFC. Highlights included John Waters as the "Voice of God", and musical performances by My Morning Jacket and K'naan.