Posted: Thu., Feb. 24, 2005, 9:00pm PT

Parting gifts

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The Independent Spirit Awards was one of the first kudocasts to treat guests to unusually well-appointed goodie bags. Much like Sundance, as the event has gotten bigger, so have the gifts. This year, swag specialists On 3 Productions again have put together a gigantic tote for guests, plus a backstage gift lounge for VIPs -- where they'll be handing out everything from surf lessons, leather jackets and pricey wrinkle cream.

Vespa scooters, above, are available (on loan) in the VIP gift lounge back stage. Frye Boots, below, are among the other lounge gifts.
	Bill Murray, above, escaped from last year’s show with a trophy and the coveted IFC bowling bag stuffed with swag.
More VIP freebies: Prevage antioxidant cream, Lee Jeans jackets, below, and NetFlix lifetime memberships, right. Regular Spirits guests get the three-month NetFlix plans.