This past weekend Los Angeles was a buzz with some of Hollywood’s best and brightest being honored with awards shows across the city.
Saturday night the IFC Films + Sundance Selects’ Spirit Awards had artists and creators celebrating a year’s good work at Santa Monica’s 41 Ocean Club. Among the films nominated were Certain Women, Kiki, The Childhood of a Leader plus the 2017 releases of American Fable, Wolves, Personal Shopper, I Daniel Blake, Graduation, Queen of the Desert, Chuck, Citizen Jane: The Battle For the City, Wakefield, The Trip to Spain, The Journey, Band Aid, and 78/52.
Those involved were excited to let loose Saturday and converse with creative colleagues. Besides a beautiful venue with a sunset perfect beach view, there were plenty of guests stealing the spotlight from their surroundings. Guests included:
Director Alexandre O. Philippe
Actress Sophia Takal
Actress Yvette Yates
Actor John Hawkes
Catfish Producer and Creator Nev Schulman with Laura Perlongo
Actress Natalie Morales
Editor Joi McMillon
Actress Paola Nunez
Actress Mickey Sumner with Chris Kantrowitz
Director Ira Sachs
Actress Zoe Lister-Jones
Actress Jess Weixler
Director Taika Waititi
Actor Brady Corbet
Director Ezra Edelman
Co-Presidents of IFC Films Jonathan Sehring; and Lisa Schwartz
Peet’s Coffee and Hendrick’s Gin sponsored the party, giving the attendees plenty to sip and sample. Energy was renewed with the help of a Peet’s Coffee bar and Hendrick’s was used in delicious specialty cocktails. The party was such a success that it was extended for an extra hour before the crowd dispersed to other after parties or to get some much-needed rest after all of the excitement and, of course, to start preparing for next year.
All pictures provided by Jesse Grant through Getty Images.
