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Dec 4, 2024 · Wow... has it really been 40 years? It sure has, and that’s a reason to celebrate! From our first year at a restaurant on La Cienega Blvd. to a worldwide

Here are the incredible films, series and creators who have been nominated for the 40th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Film Independent Grants & Awards allow filmmakers to advance their current projects and help recognize professional accomplishments in independent film.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – Deadline for nominees to become Film Independent Members, in order to vote for the 2025 Spirit Awards Thursday, December 26 – Early Deadline to confirm Nominee Screener Program participation (see below) Friday, December 27 –Nominee Screening Room launches Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Nominee materials due (see below) Saturday, January 4 – Nominee Brunch ...

We produce the Film Independent Spirit Awards, recognizing the finest achievements of American independent filmmakers, Film Independent Presents, a year-round program offering screenings, conversations and other unique cinematic experiences including the acclaimed Live Read series. Our Artist Development programs provide labs for selected writers, directors, producers and documentary ...

Film Independent announced today that it is accepting film and television submissions for the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards, taking place Saturday, February 22. The organization is excited to...

Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced this morning the award nominations for the 40th annual edition of the Film...

With Fiscal Sponsorship, independent films and their creators can accept sponsorship as if they were a non-profit through Film Independent. The program supports an inclusive variety of projects, narrative and nonfiction, shorts and features, as well as the occasional new media project, special even...

Film Independent’s Education programming offers a broad variety of seminars, panels, workshops and networking events to help you enrich your filmmaking knowledge, forge new working relationships and join a community of like-minded peers. Join us at one of our popular Filmmaker Tuesday events – included with your Membership – curated to …