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39th Spirit Awards Predictions: Will Oscar Nominees Prevail or Will Oscar Snubs Find Love?

Erik Anderson February 24, 2024

The 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards are tomorrow and with one of the least amount of Oscar crossover in quite some time. In the last... Read More

Colman Domingo, Trace Lysette, Jude Law, Quinta Brunson Among 39th Spirit Awards Presenters

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Colman Domingo, Trace Lysette, Jude Law, Quinta Brunson Among 39th Spirit Awards Presenters

Erik Anderson February 20, 2024

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced this morning the presenters at the 39th Film Independent... Read More

AwardsWatch Podcast #219: BAFTA Winners; PGA, SAG, Spirit Awards Predictions

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AwardsWatch Podcast #219: BAFTA Winners; PGA, SAG, Spirit Awards Predictions

Ryan McQuade February 19, 2024

On episode 219 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributor Dan Bayer to give... Read More

Lily Gladstone Announced as Honorary Chair for 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Erik Anderson December 14, 2023

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced this morning that Lily Gladstone will serve as the... Read More

39th Spirit Awards set late February 2024 show date

Erik Anderson May 15, 2023

The 39th annual Spirit Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles it was announced today by Film Independent. The... Read More

Hasan Minhaj to host 38th Film Independent Spirit Awards

Erik Anderson January 31, 2023

Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced this morning that acclaimed comedian Hasan Minhaj will bring his... Read More

Interview: Spirit Award nominee Brian d’Arcy James on the unique perspective of ‘The Cathedral’ and acting for theater and film [VIDEO]

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Interview: Spirit Award nominee Brian d’Arcy James on the unique perspective of ‘The Cathedral’ and acting for theater and film [VIDEO]

Abe Friedtanzer December 30, 2022

Brian d’Arcy James is a three-time Tony Award-nominated actor who has been regularly celebrated and rewarded for his theater work. His film and television appearances... Read More

‘The Bear,’ ‘Station Eleven’ lead Spirit Awards Television nominations; ‘Pachinko’ wins Best Ensemble

Erik Anderson December 13, 2022

Film Independent announced this morning the television nominations for the 2023 Spirit Awards, where Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Severance and Station Eleven led the way with three nominations each for... Read More

Spirit Awards move to gender-neutral acting categories, adds new ones, raises budget eligibility for film

Erik Anderson August 23, 2022

Film Independent announced today a move to gender-neutral acting categories for the 2023 Spirit Awards. The acting categories encompass both film and television. In response... Read More

‘The Lost Daughter’ is the big winner at 2022 Spirit Awards, ‘Drive My Car’ steers towards the Oscars

Tyler Doster March 6, 2022

The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards were revealed today at an in-person ceremony in their traditional tent in Santa Monica and The Lost Daughter, Drive My... Read More