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Saturday Night Live’s Melissa Villaseñor Announced as Host of the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Film Independent announced today that SNL’s Melissa Villaseñor will be the host of the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards on April 22 — cue Villaseñor’s much-imitated Owen Wilson impression: “Ohhh, wow…”

Posted On: February 8, 2021

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2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced

This morning, Film Independent announced nominations for the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Not just another pretty face on the awards circuit, the Spirit Awards are the primary fundraiser for the…

Posted On: January 26, 2021

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Film Independent Moves the 2021 Spirit Awards to Thursday, April 22 for a Unique Evening Telecast

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, announced today that this year’s awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 22 at 10:00 pm ET in a…

Posted On: January 21, 2021

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Film Independent Selects 21 Projects and 37 Filmmakers for Annual Producing Lab and Fast Track Financing Market

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, announced today the filmmakers and projects selected for two of the organization’s signature artist development programs…

Posted On: November 24, 2020

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