Powerful Partnership

Award-winning filmmaker Roman Coppola will help shape the 2027 Spirit Awards with fresh energy, ideas and his signature artistic perspective.

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Keeping it 100k

How does $100,000 to create a short film sound? There's still time to apply for our new initiative, in partnership with the Humana Foundation.

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The team behind the 2024 indie hit Thelma found the right formula to draw a wide audience to their senior-centered story.

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Eight little words that could have a huge impact on U.S. film production: The Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act.

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Events

Sun
Nov
01

Presents

If I Go Will They Miss Me

Time 4:00 pm PT
Location Harmony Gold Preview House
Tickets FREE and open to the general public
You’re invited to join us for a theatrical screening of If I Go Will They Miss Me, including an in-person conversation with writer/director Walter Thompson-Hernandez... Read More
Wed
Nov
04

Film Independent

First Rounds: A Member Meet-Up

Time 7:30 pm PT
Location Saint Felix Hollywood
Tickets FREE for Arts Circle, Filmmaker Pro and Secret Members + 1 guest
You’re invited to join us for the latest installment of our quarterly Member meet-up series. This is your opportunity to network and connect with fellow... Read More
Wed
Nov
04

Presents

Members-Only Screening: A Long Winter

Time 8:00 pm PT
Location AMC The Grove
Tickets FREE for Members + 1 guest
Please note: This theatrical screening has reached its registration capacity. Arts Circle Members are guaranteed access, and receive both priority entry and reserved seating. Email... Read More

Blog

Spirit Awards Thu 10.29.2026

Roman Coppola Joins the 2027 Spirit Awards as Creative Consultant

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Big news for the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards: filmmaker Roman Coppola is joining the team in a brand-new role as Creative Consultant, helping shape a unique creative vision for both the ceremony and the entire Spirit Awards experience. Coppola will work alongside Film Independent’s pro...

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