Press Releases - Film Independent

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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Film Independent and MUBI Announce ‘Heathers’ Live Read® in New York

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization behind the Spirit Awards, has teamed up with MUBI to bring a one-night-only live reading of the cult classic Heathers to New York City. The event, guest-directed…

Posted On: May 15, 2026

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Film Independent Announces 2026 Documentary Story Lab Participants

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization behind the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced today the selection of nine filmmakers across six projects for its 2026 Documentary Story Lab…

Posted On: May 1, 2026

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