LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (December 10, 2008) – Film Independent announced today that actor/comedian Steve Coogan will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 2009 Spirit Awards, to take place in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday, February 21, 2009.

The 2009 Film Independent"s Spirit Awards ceremony will air uncut, uncensored, and commercial free on IFC (Independent Film Channel) LIVE at 5 pm EST/2 pm PST. An edited re-broadcast of the ceremony will air later that evening on AMC.

Who: Presenters Sandra Oh and Jason Bateman with Film Independent’s Executive Director Dawn Hudson.

What: Nominations for the 2009 Film Independent’s Spirit Awards

Where: Sofitel, L.A. - Beverly Ballroom (8555 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles)

When: Tuesday, December 2 at 8:00 a.m.
Press check-in at 7:00 AM in the Beverly Ballroom.
Breakfast will be served at 7:00 AM
Nominations are announced at 8:00 AM
Red carpet interviews to follow the announcements

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