Watch: John Waters is the Bob Hope of Indie Film in New Spirit Awards 30th Anniversary Promo

Is there anything more deliciously indie than a congratulatory video message from John Waters on your birthday?

We didn’t think so.

Well played Film Independent, well played. You’ve outdone yourself — Happy Birthday indeed.

The nominations for the 30th edition of the Film Independent Spirit Awards will be announced next week on November 25.

READ MORE: For Your Consideration: Indiewire Predicts the 2014 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations

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