SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 25 (UPI) -- "The Artist" was declared Best Feature at the 27th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony in Santa Monica, Calif., Saturday.
The black-and-white valentine to cinema's silent age also earned the awards for Best Actor for Jean Dujardin, Best Director for Michel Hazanavicius and Best Cinematography. The film goes into Sunday's Oscar race with 10 nominations, including one for Best Picture.