PHOTOS: Stars Arrive At The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards

Mar. 5 2010, Published 6:30 a.m. ET

While it may have broken tradition this year by moving from the beach to downtown Los Angeles, the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards delivered its usual star power.

Usually a casual runner up to the Oscars, celebrities dressed up more formally to fit the city atmosphere. Up In The Air's Vera Farmiga and host Eddie Izzard were early arrivals.

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