Press Releases - Film Independent

Film Independent and MUBI Announce ‘Secretary’ Live Read® Guest Directed by Jane Schoenbrun and Starring Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization behind the Spirit Awards, has teamed up with MUBI to bring a one-night-only Live Read® of the provocative 2002 cult classic Secretary…

Posted On: July 9, 2026

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Film Independent to Honor Alysa Nahmias, Robbie Pickering and Harry Yoon with Changemaker Awards at 23rd Artist Development Showcase

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, will honor three Film Independent alumni whose work has helped shape the independent film and television landscape with the…

Posted On: July 1, 2026

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Film Independent Spirit Awards and The Redford Center Join Forces to Launch the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award that celebrates narrative…

Posted On: June 23, 2026

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Easterseals Disability Services and Film Independent Partner to Relaunch the Media Access Awards as the Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (The DARCYS)

After more than four decades of impact and advocacy, the Media Access Awards – honoring disability representation and authentic filmmaking in film and television – today announced an official rebrand as The Easterseals…

Posted On: May 28, 2026

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