Film Independent is an open enrollment and non-profit membership organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds the audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. Anyone passionate about film can become a member, whether you are a filmmaker, film industry leader, or a film lover.
Film Independent thanks the Industry Circle
for its support of the Spirit Awards. Members Include:
| 2929 Productions | IndieVest, Inc. |
| Argyros Foundation | Lionsgate Entertainment |
| Avid Technology, Inc. | Loeb & Loeb LLP |
| DreamWorks Studios | Mississippi Film Office |
| Entertainment Strategies Group LLC | Overture Films |
| Film Finances | RKO Pictures |
| The Florida Governor's Office of Film and Entertainment | Schreck Rose Dapello Adams & Hurwitz LLP |
| Focus Features | Sony Pictures Classics |
| Fox Searchlight Pictures | Sony Pictures Woldwide Acquisitons Group |
| HBO Documentary Films | Strongheart Pictures |
| IAG Research | William Morris Agency |


