Press Releases - Film Independent

American Airlines, AT&T, IFC and Subaru of America to Serve as Premier Sponsors of the 2019 Spirit Awards

Film Independent announced today its sponsors for the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which will be held on the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Hosted by Aubrey Plaza…

Posted On: February 22, 2019

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Film Independent Selects 30 Filmmakers for Project Involve 2019

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, has selected 30 filmmakers for Project Involve, the organization’s signature diversity mentorship program. Now in its…

Posted On: January 15, 2019

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2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards Filmmaker Grant Winners Announced by Brian Tyree Henry and Lena Waithe

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, announced the winners of its four filmmaker grants today at its annual Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch held at BOA Steakhouse in…

Posted On: January 5, 2019

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Aubrey Plaza to Host 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards

This morning, Film Independent announced that Aubrey Plaza (Ingrid Goes West, Legion, Parks & Recreation) will host the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Spirit Awards are the primary fundraiser…

Posted On: November 27, 2018

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