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Awards / By Zack Sharf

2020 Independent Spirit Awards Nominees: ‘Marriage Story,’ ‘Uncut Gems,’ and More

“Moonlight,” “Spotlight,” “Birdman,” and more all won the Spirit Award for Best Feature the day before taking Best Picture at the Oscars.

Nov 21, 2019 12:49 pm /

Awards / By Kate Erbland

Gala Moody, Malgorzata Bela, Renee Soutendijk, Stella Savino, Tilda Swinton, Angela Winkler, Chloe Grace Moretz, Fabrizia Sacchi, Elena Fokina, Avy Kaufman, Jessica Harper. Avy Kaufman, from left, Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Jessica Harper, Gala Moody, Angela Winkle, Elena Fokina, Malgorzata Bela, Stella Savino, Chloe Grace Moretz, Fabrizia Sacchi, and Renee Soutendijk accept the Robert Altman award for "Suspiria" at the 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards, in Santa Monica, Calif2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Show, Santa Monica, USA - 23 Feb 2019

Indie Spirits: Even Without a Best Director Win, This Year’s Show Was Still About Female Creative Power

While a female director didn’t walk away with Best Director, women dominated the annual awards, especially when it came time for the winners to open up backstage.

Feb 23, 2019 8:08 pm /

Awards / By Zack Sharf

"First Reformed"

Ethan Hawke Wins Best Actor at the Spirit Awards, and the Oscar Should’ve Been Next

Cinephiles can take comfort knowing Ethan Hawke won at least one Best Actor trophy during Oscar weekend.

Feb 23, 2019 7:15 pm /

Awards / By Kate Erbland

Aubrey Plaza poses in the press room with the award for best first feature for "Ingrid Goes West" at the 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards, in Santa Monica, Calif2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Press Room, Santa Monica, USA - 03 Mar 2018

Indie Spirits Host Aubrey Plaza Vows Awards Show ‘Will Not Be Boring’

The actress and comedian is trying her hand at hosting an award show she loves, an experience she tells IndieWire is a bit like “Waiting for Guffman.”

Feb 21, 2019 12:00 pm /

Awards / By Kate Erbland

2019 Independent Spirit Awards Nominees: ‘Eighth Grade’ & ‘We the Animals’ Lead

The best indies of the year will go head to head on February 23.

Nov 16, 2018 1:00 pm /

Awards / By Jamie Righetti

Independent Spirit Awards

2018 Independent Spirit Awards: Live Stream Online

Tune in as the best indies of the year will go head to head in a ceremony hosted by Nick Kroll and John Mulaney.

Mar 3, 2018 1:00 pm /

Awards / By Anne Thompson and Kate Erbland

Oscar Statuettes89th Annual Academy Awards, Backstage, Los Angeles, USA - 26 Feb 2017

Save the Dates: Here’s the 2017-2018 Awards Calendar

Check out the calendar of events for the coming awards season. Updated October 28, 2017.

Jul 10, 2017 4:27 pm /

Awards / By Zack Sharf

"Moonlight"

2017 Indie Spirit Awards Live Stream: How to Watch the Ceremony Online

“American Honey” and “Moonlight” lead the pack this year with six nominations each.

Feb 25, 2017 2:30 pm /

Awards / By Anne Thompson

Spirit Awards 2016: Inside the Independents’ Alternative Oscars

Spirit Awards 2016: Inside the Independents’ Alternative Oscars

Feb 28, 2016 4:57 pm /

Awards / By Matt Brennan

Kickstarter Funded Films Earned 20 Indie Spirit Nominations This Year

Kickstarter Funded Films Earned 20 Indie Spirit Nominations This Year

Feb 25, 2016 3:09 pm /

News / By Matt Brennan

Watch: How Kaufman and Company Crafted the Beautiful ‘Anomalisa’

Watch: How Kaufman and Company Crafted the Beautiful ‘Anomalisa’

Nov 30, 2015 1:44 pm /

News / By Kevin Jagernauth

‘Carol,’ ‘Beasts Of No Nation,’ & ‘Spotlight’ Lead 2016 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations

‘Carol,’ ‘Beasts Of No Nation,’ & ‘Spotlight’ Lead 2016 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations

Nov 24, 2015 12:23 pm /

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