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LOS ANGELES (August 24, 2021) – Film Independent announced today that it is accepting film and television entries for the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Spirit Awards is the primary fundraiser for Film Independent’s year-round programs, which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote inclusion in the industry. The Early Deadline is September 7, 2021, the Regular Deadline is September 21, 2021, the Final Deadline is October 5, 2021 and the extended Film Independent Member Deadline is October 8, 2021. The nominations will be announced on December 14, 2021 at a virtual press conference in Los Angeles.

“With the opening of our nominations window, we once again look forward to celebrating the best films and series of the year,” said Film Independent President Josh Welsh. “At the Spirit Awards, we loudly celebrate storytelling that embodies diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision, and the powerful work that has sustained us through this most challenging past year.”

In a break from tradition, the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET, positioning it squarely in the corridor leading into Oscar voting. In addition to celebrating the broad spectrum of independent filmmaking, the Spirit Awards expanded in 2021 with the inclusion of television categories.

Film Independent Members comprise the exclusive voting body which determines the winners of the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Members are filmmakers, film industry leaders and film lovers. Anyone passionate about film can join at filmindependent.org/join by Tuesday, December 21 to be eligible to vote for the winners of the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards and receive full nominee screening privileges. To learn more about voting and Membership, please contact Evan Ward-Henninger at eward-henninger@filmindependent.org.

For submission guidelines and forms, visit spiritawards.com.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stephanie Terifay at 323 556 9352 or sterifay@filmindependent.org.

To learn more about attending the Spirit Awards and supporting Film Independent, please contact Jennifer Murby at 323 556 9353 or jmurby@filmindependent.org.
 

ABOUT FILM INDEPENDENT

Film Independent is the nonprofit arts organization that champions creative independence in visual storytelling and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff and constituents is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a Member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry professional or a film lover.

In addition to producing the Spirit Awards, Film Independent produces Film Independent Presents, a year-round screening series for its members that offers unique cinematic experiences for the Los Angeles creative community and the general public.

Through annual screenings and events, Film Independent provides access to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in the film industry. Film Independent’s Artist Development program offers free labs for selected writers, directors, producers and documentary filmmakers and presents year-round networking opportunities. Project Involve is Film Independent’s signature program dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry.

For more information or to become a Member, visit filmindependent.org.