Submissions

Submit your film or series for consideration for the upcoming Film Independent Spirit Awards.

SPIRIT AWARDS SUBMISSIONS

The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

2025 Spirit Awards submissions are open.

 
Below are the official submission rules, regulations and eligibility requirements for the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards:

Rules, Regulations and Eligibility – FILM (PDF)
Submission Checklist – FILM (PDF)

Rules, Regulations and Eligibility – TELEVISION (PDF)
Submission Checklist – TELEVISION (PDF)
 
 
Ready to submit? Start your submission by clicking below:

2024 Spirit Awards Film and Television Submissions

 
 
Early Film / Regular Television Deadline: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Regular Film / Final Television Deadline: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Final Film Deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

All Film Independent Members receive discounted submission fees. Arts Circle, Filmmaker Pro and Secret Members get extra time to submit their film/series.

Arts Circle/Filmmaker Pro/Secret Member TV Deadline: Friday, September 20, 2024
Arts Circle/Filmmaker Pro/Secret Member Film Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024
 

For more information, visit our Spirit Awards FAQ page. If you have additional questions, feel free to send us an email at sawards@filmindependent.org.