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7 Takeaways From The 2022 Spirit Awards

March 6, 2022 10:07 pm

The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards wonderfully returned to an in-person event on Sunday. That was the good news. The not-so-great news, and the elephant in the room, was that it wasn't the finest three ho...

The 2022 Spirit Awards Winners: Maggie Gyllenhaal and ‘The Lost Daughter’ Win Big

Brandon Streussnig

March 6, 2022 4:52 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Oscar season rolled on as the 37th Independent Spirit Awards took place tonight on IFC and AMC+. Hosted by comedy’s power couple, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, this year’s ceremony served as a bit of a dep...

Nick Offerman: Hosting The 2022 Spirit Awards Is Hanging With The Cool Kids [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

March 1, 2022 2:51 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

As the SAG Awards demonstrated on Sunday, in-person awards telecasts are "really" back. For anyone looking for a distraction from real-world horrors, award season is in full swing. There are a number of ceremo...

Megan Mullally & Nick Offerman Hosting 2022 Independent Spirit Awards

Gregory Ellwood

February 11, 2022 2:43 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Oscars still haven't announced their host (or hosts), but the Spirit Awards are all set. Film Independent's venerable showcase is returning to the beach and to two new hosts. This year, Megan Mullaney and ...

‘Zola’ Rules The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations

Gregory Ellwood

December 14, 2021 10:34 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

After a pandemic hiatus, the Film Independent Spirt Awards will be back on the beach this year. They may not be the day before the Oscars or an afternoon affair, as has been the tradition, but judging on this ...

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Independent Spirit Awards Making A One-Time Move To Thursday Before Oscars

Gregory Ellwood

January 21, 2021 3:56 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

It's becoming increasingly clear that the awards ceremonies delayed way back in 2020 are still going to be seriously hampered due to the pandemic. The Grammy Awards and SAG Awards have already pushed their 202...

Best And Worst 2020 Spirit Awards: Adam Sandler, Aubrey Plaza, Jennifer Lopez

Gregory Ellwood

February 8, 2020 10:47 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, News

Lots of love was spread around the room at the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards. "Uncut Gems," "The Farewell," "Booksmart," "The Lighthouse," "Give Me Liberty," "Parasite," "Judy" and "Marriage Story" all t...

Spirit Awards 2020: ‘The Farewell’ Wins Best Feature [Full Winners List]

Gregory Ellwood and Rafael Motamayor

February 8, 2020 4:53 pm

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The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards were handed out in a ceremony Saturday afternoon in Santa Monica, Ca. Hosted for the second year in a row by Aubrey Plaza, who began the night with a hilarious yet poig...

Best Of The 2019 Spirit Awards: Barry Jenkins, Aubrey Plaza, Glenn Close’s Dog Pippy

Gregory Ellwood

February 23, 2019 9:47 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

It's easy to rag on Oscar's little brother (or sister). The Film Independent Spirit Awards are held in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica and aired on little-watched IFC. But considering the lack of budget com...

‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Takes Best Film & Rules 2019 Spirit Awards

Gregory Ellwood

February 23, 2019 8:41 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, News

The 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards were handed out in a ceremony in Santa Monica this afternoon hosted by Aubrey Plaza. Annapurna Films' "If Beale Street Could Talk" ruled the afternoon taking three award...

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