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Film Independent Spirit Awards Announces Austin Butler, Troy Kotsur, Melanie Lynskey, Jenny Slate and Many More as Presenters

Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced this morning the presenters at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards…

Posted On: February 21, 2023

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Film Independent Unveils Sixth Los Angeles-Themed Short Films by Fall Class of 2022 Global Media Makers Fellows

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, shared today five short films directed by Fellows selected to participate in its Global Media Makers (GMM) Fall…

Posted On: February 17, 2023

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Acclaimed Comedian Hasan Minhaj to Host 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced this morning that acclaimed comedian Hasan Minhaj will bring his incisive…

Posted On: January 31, 2023

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Film Independent Kicks Off 30th Anniversary of Artist Development Programs

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, has selected 30 filmmakers for Project Involve 2023 and, with a renewed partnership with LAIKA Studios, expanded the…

Posted On: January 30, 2023

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