• Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    From Left: Kumail Nanjiani, Sterling K. Brown, Ryan Michelle Bathe, and Diane Kruger.

    On the evening of November 2, IndieWire — the definitive outlet for creative independence in film and TV — launched its inaugural IndieWire Honors, aimed at celebrating six of the biggest names in entertainment with an event in Los Angeles. Selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, the first-ever honorees are familiar names on the cusp of even greater success, including James Franco, Issa Rae, Diane Kruger, Mary J. Blige, Sterling K. Brown, and Kumail Nanjiani.

    “For more than 20 years, IndieWire has celebrated the fresh talent who help advance unique and original storytelling,” said IndieWire Editor in Chief Dana Harris. “This event highlights the best and brightest who remain true to their voice.”

    Get a taste of the event with an inside look at all the honorees who took part in the first-ever IndieWire Honors. Here’s to many more.

  • Indiewire Honors, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Issa Rae, Abbi Jacobson, Sterling K. Brown, Mary J. Blige, and Diane Kruger meet and greet on the red carpet.

  • Indiewire Honors, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon arrive on the red carpet.

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    Honoree Mary J. Blige on the red carpet.

  • Indiewire Honors, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    “The Florida Project” star Bria Vinaite arrives on the red carpet.

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    Issa Rae
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    Honoree Issa Rae arrives on the red carpet. 

  • Indiewire Honors, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Abbi Jacobson arrives on the red carpet.

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    Sterling K. Brown, James Franco and Kumail Nanjiani
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    Honorees Sterling K. Brown, James Franco, and Kumail Nanjiani on the red carpet.

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    Dave Franco
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    Dave Franco arrives on the red carpet.

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    Dave Franco and honoree James Franco on the red carpet.

  • Indiewire Honors, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    Dee Rees
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    “Mudbound” director Dee Rees on the red carpet.

  • Indiewire Honors, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Honoree Diane Kruger arrives on the red carpet.

  • Indiewire Honors, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    Abbi Jacobson and Sterling K. Brown
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    Abbi Jacobson and Sterling K. Brown on the red carpet. 

  • Indiewire Honors, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Issa Rae, Abbi Jacobson, Mary J. Blige, and Diane Kruger on the red carpet.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    Emily Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, Dana Harris and David Bridson
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    Emily Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, IndieWire Editor in Chief Dana Harris, and David Bridson at IndieWire Honors.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    Sterling K. Brown and Kumail Nanjiani
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    Honorees Sterling K. Brown and Kumail Nanjiani.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    Breeda Wool and Guest
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    “Mr. Mercedes” star Breeda Wool and guest.

  • Mary J. Blige and Dee Rees at IndieWire Honors

    Mary J. Blige and Dee Rees at IndieWire Honors
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    Mary J. Blige and Dee Rees at IndieWire Honors.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    Nick Thune
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    Host Nick Thune at IndieWire Honors.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Abbi Jacobson accepting an award at IndieWire Honors.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Honoree James Franco.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    Sterling K. Brown
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    Honoree Sterling K. Brown.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Honoree Issa Rae.

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    Honoree Mary J. Blige.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Honoree Kumail Nanjiani.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Honoree Diane Kruger.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Left: IndieWire Editor in Chief Dana Harris and Publisher James Israel.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Honoree James Franco.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    Issa Rae
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    Honoree Issa Rae.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

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    Honoree Sterling K. Brown.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    Mary J Blige
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    Honoree Mary J. Blige.

  • Indiewire Honors, Inside, Los Angeles, USA – 02 Nov 2017

    James Franco and Diane Kruger
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    Honorees James Franco and Diane Kruger.

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