`` Precious '' and `` Last Station '' both lead Independent Spirit Award nominations . The film is directed by David Gordon Green from a script he co-wrote with his brother Jonathan Gordon, who also stars in the film. The awards ceremony is typically held the Saturday before the Academy Awards , but since the Spirit Awards are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2010 , they 're moving out from under Oscar 's shadow and will air live on the Independent Film Channel on March 5 . `` ( 500 ) Days of Summer '' is up for best picture , along with `` Amreeka , '' `` Sin Nombre ''
`` Precious '' and `` Last Station '' both lead Independent Spirit Award nominations . The film is directed by David Gordon Green from a script he co-wrote with his brother Jonathan Gordon, who also stars in the film. `` ( 500 ) Days of Summer '' is up for best picture , along with `` Amreeka , '' `` Sin Nombre ''