
The movie version of Daniel Clowes Ghost World didn't get the Oscar last night. Instead the "Best Adapted Screenplay" went to Akiva Goldsman for A Beautiful Mind. However, the quirky comic adaptation didn't go home empty handed this weekend.
The 2002 IFP/WestIndependent Spirit Awards, the premier event in the independent filmcommunity, was held Saturday, March 23, at a tent on the beach in Santa Monica.
Themuch-appreciated comic book adaptation Ghost World rounded up apair of awards from the event.
GhostWorld creator Daniel Clowes and director Terry Zwigoff won the award for"Best First Screenplay."
Steve Buscemigrabbed up the "Best Supporting Male" trophy.