SPIRIT AWARDS SUBMISSIONS

The 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Nominees will be announced December 3, 2025.

2026 Spirit Awards submissions are now open.

 
Below are the official submission rules, regulations and eligibility requirements for the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards:

Rules, Regulations and Eligibility – FILM (PDF)
Submission Checklist – FILM (PDF)

Rules, Regulations and Eligibility – TELEVISION (PDF)
Submission Checklist – TELEVISION (PDF)
 
 
Ready to submit? Start your submission by clicking below:

2026 Spirit Awards Film and Television Submissions

 
 
Early Film / Regular Television Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Regular Film / Final Television Deadline: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Final Film Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

All Film Independent Members receive discounted submission fees. Arts Circle, Filmmaker Pro and Secret Members get extra time to submit their film/series.

Arts Circle/Filmmaker Pro/Secret Member TV Deadline: Friday, September 19, 2025
Arts Circle/Filmmaker Pro/Secret Member Film Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025
 

For more information, visit our Spirit Awards FAQ page. If you have additional questions, feel free to send us an email at sawards@filmindependent.org.