The 5th Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 1989, were announced on March 24, 1990[1] at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. It was hosted by Buck Henry.[2]
Winners and nominees
Steven Soderbergh, Best Director winnerMatt Dillon, Best Male Lead winnerAndie MacDowell, Best Female Lead winnerLaura San Giacomo, Best Supporting Female winnerGus Van Sant, Best Screenplay co-winner