Press Releases - Film Independent

2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards Announces New Categories, Call for Submissions

Film Independent, the organization behind the Spirit Awards, announced today several updates for the 2027 Film Independent Spirit Awards, including the new Best International First Feature category, a new…

Posted On: August 18, 2026

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Film Independent Selects Six Writers for 10th Annual Episodic Lab

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization behind the Spirit Awards, has selected six writers for the 2026 Episodic Lab, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Running August 10–21…

Posted On: August 6, 2026

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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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