The 1993 Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 1993, were announced on March 19, 1994 at the Hollywood Palladium. Hosted by Robert Townsend. A committee of the governing body of the Independent Features Project/West determined that "A Dangerous Woman" by Gramercy Pictures, jointly owned by Universal Pictures and Polygram, was not eligible, according to President Cathy Main.
Ashley Judd – Ruby in Paradise
Christopher Lloyd – Twenty Bucks
Lili Taylor – Household Saints
Short Cuts – Robert Altman and Frank Barhydt
Menace II Society – Lisa Rinzler
The Piano • Australia/New Zealand