40th ANNUAL FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

 

40th ANNUAL FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch to take place on January 4, 2025

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced today that the 40th annual Spirit Awards will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Marking four decades of independence and excellence, these awards serve as the cornerstone fundraiser for Film Independent's year-round initiatives, dedicated to supporting a global community of artists and audiences who embody diversity, innovation, curiosity and uniqueness of vision. Additionally, the annual Nominee Brunch is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2025. "For 40 years, the Spirit Awards have been the beacon for bold and original independent storytelling," said Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent. "As we commemorate this significant milestone, we look forward to celebrating with the independent creative community on February 22nd”.   The 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards took place in Santa Monica on February 25, 2024, hosted by SNL breakout star Aidy Bryant. Top honors went to Past Lives for Best Feature and Beef for Best New Scripted Series.   The event was supported by Premier Sponsor Lavazza Coffee, Principal Sponsor IMDbPro, and Official Partners Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, FIJI Water, Petite Fleur Champagne, and Stella Artois. Easterseals Disability Services was the accessibility partner. Hotel Casa del Mar, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, and The Georgian were the Official Hotels. Pentagram was the Visual Branding Partner. Getty Images was the Official Photographer. Vision Media was the exclusive screening partner. Caffeine Post, eTech Rentals, Illuminar, and Town and Country Event Rentals were Official Providers.

For over 40 years, Film Independent has helped filmmakers get their projects made and seen. The nonprofit organization’s core mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling in all its forms, and to foster a culture of inclusion, in support of a global community of artists and audiences who embody diversity, innovation, curiosity and uniqueness of vision. In addition to producing the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the organization helps creative professionals with Artist Development programs, grants, and labs. Signature mentorship program Project Involve fosters the careers of talented filmmakers from communities historically excluded from the film industry. Education events and workshops equip filmmakers of all ages and experience levels with tools and resources. Global Media Makers, a cultural exchange program produced in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, provides career-building opportunities for international film professionals. And year-round screening series Film Independent Presents offers a robust program of unique cinematic experiences, including screenings, conversations, Live Reads and Bring the Noise musical events. Film Independent Members vote for the winners of the Spirit Awards. For more information or to become a Member, visit filmindependent.org.