The Film Independent Spirit Awards takes place Feb. 22 on Santa ... but also recognizes works in Best First Screenplay and the John Cassavetes Award (best feature under $1,000,000).

“The last time, or rather the first time that I was here, the Independent Spirit Awards ... Cord Jefferson — who won the Spirit Award for best screenplay earlier in the evening — and ...

Sean Baker's “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday ... Jesse Eisenberg won best screenplay for the film about ...

The 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place Sunday, February 15 at a new venue, the Hollywood Palladium, ...

The annual ceremony is swapping its classic Santa Monica beach setting for its February 15, 2026 show. Deadline cited at the ...

Film Independent’s Spirit Awards, the industry’s highest-profile celebration of independent film, is leaving the beach in ...

The 2026 Film Independent Spirit ... that celebrates the year’s best in indie film and TV. “Following the celebration of 40 years of the Spirit Awards earlier this year, we are excited to ...

and Best Lead Performance for Mikey Madison. Writer/director Baker said during his acceptance speech that Film Independent has been his “greatest supporter” throughout his career. The full 2025 Spirit ...