Past Lives was named best feature at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which were handed out Sunday afternoon in Santa Monica.
In addition, Celine Song was named best director for her work on the film.
Elsewhere, Da’Vine Joy Randolph won the Spirit Award for best supporting performance, for her role in The Holdovers, repeating her win from Saturday night’s SAG Awards and other shows this awards season. Her co-star, Dominic Sessa, won the Spirit Award for best breakthrough performance.
American Fiction also collected two trophies: Cord Jefferson won the award for best screenplay, while Jeffrey Wright won for best lead performance.
May December won the award for best first screenplay for Samy Burch (story by Burch and Alex Mechanik). Four Daughters was named best documentary.
On the TV side, Beef was named best new scripted series, while Ali Wong won best lead performance for her role in the show,...
In addition, Celine Song was named best director for her work on the film.
Elsewhere, Da’Vine Joy Randolph won the Spirit Award for best supporting performance, for her role in The Holdovers, repeating her win from Saturday night’s SAG Awards and other shows this awards season. Her co-star, Dominic Sessa, won the Spirit Award for best breakthrough performance.
American Fiction also collected two trophies: Cord Jefferson won the award for best screenplay, while Jeffrey Wright won for best lead performance.
May December won the award for best first screenplay for Samy Burch (story by Burch and Alex Mechanik). Four Daughters was named best documentary.
On the TV side, Beef was named best new scripted series, while Ali Wong won best lead performance for her role in the show,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
American Fiction, May December and Past Lives lead the nominations for the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which were were announced Tuesday morning.
Each film garnered five noms, including best feature. Also nominated in that category are All of Us Strangers, Passages and We Grown Now.
The Robert Altman Award, which is given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast, will be presented to Showing Up, directed by Kelly Reichardt. The casting director is Gayle Keller, and the ensemble cast includes André Benjamin, Hong Chau, Judd Hirsch, Heather Lawless, James Le Gros, John Magaro, Matt Malloy, Amanda Plummer, Maryann Plunkett, Denzel Rodriguez and Michelle Williams.
On the TV side, Jury Duty was tapped for the award of best ensemble in a new scripted series, an honor bestowed on one show (there are no nominees). The cast includes Alan Barinholtz, Susan Berger, Cassandra Blair, David Brown, Kirk Fox, Ross Kimball,...
Each film garnered five noms, including best feature. Also nominated in that category are All of Us Strangers, Passages and We Grown Now.
The Robert Altman Award, which is given to one film’s director, casting director and ensemble cast, will be presented to Showing Up, directed by Kelly Reichardt. The casting director is Gayle Keller, and the ensemble cast includes André Benjamin, Hong Chau, Judd Hirsch, Heather Lawless, James Le Gros, John Magaro, Matt Malloy, Amanda Plummer, Maryann Plunkett, Denzel Rodriguez and Michelle Williams.
On the TV side, Jury Duty was tapped for the award of best ensemble in a new scripted series, an honor bestowed on one show (there are no nominees). The cast includes Alan Barinholtz, Susan Berger, Cassandra Blair, David Brown, Kirk Fox, Ross Kimball,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor and comedian Aidy Bryant will host the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Second City alum Bryant has credits that include Saturday Night Live and the Hulu series Shrill, which she co-created and showrun. The scripted comedy, which she filmed during her hiatus from SNL, earned Bryant an Emmy nomination for lead actress in a comedy series.
Bryant has earned four Emmy nominations in her career, including supporting actress in a comedy for her work on SNL. She recently signed an overall deal with Universal Television, where she is developing the TV series Lonely Hearts Club, which Ari Aster is producing for Peacock. Under the multiple-year pact, Bryant will develop and produce new projects for the studio.
The nominations for the 39th edition of the Independent Spirit Awards will be announced on Dec. 5. The winners, voted on by Film Independent members, will be revealed at the awards show on Feb. 25, 2024 in Santa Monica,...
Second City alum Bryant has credits that include Saturday Night Live and the Hulu series Shrill, which she co-created and showrun. The scripted comedy, which she filmed during her hiatus from SNL, earned Bryant an Emmy nomination for lead actress in a comedy series.
Bryant has earned four Emmy nominations in her career, including supporting actress in a comedy for her work on SNL. She recently signed an overall deal with Universal Television, where she is developing the TV series Lonely Hearts Club, which Ari Aster is producing for Peacock. Under the multiple-year pact, Bryant will develop and produce new projects for the studio.
The nominations for the 39th edition of the Independent Spirit Awards will be announced on Dec. 5. The winners, voted on by Film Independent members, will be revealed at the awards show on Feb. 25, 2024 in Santa Monica,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Saturday Night Live alum Aidy Bryant has been set to host the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, organizers said Thursday, with the February 25 ceremony to be streamed for a second year in a row on YouTube.
Nominations for the 39th Spirits, which honors the best of independent movies and TV, are set to be revealed December 5.
Recent hosts have included Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman, Melissa Villaseñor, Aubrey Plaza and last year’s emcee Hasan Minhaj. He oversaw a ceremony that culminated with eventual Best Picture Oscar winner Everything Everywhere All at Once winning its seventh trophy of the night as the marquee Best Feature.
The Spirts, which serve as Film Independent’s main fundraiser, will present winners in 20 film and TV categories and also use this year’s ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the nonprofit organization’s Artist Development program.
The show, which will livestream on both Film...
Nominations for the 39th Spirits, which honors the best of independent movies and TV, are set to be revealed December 5.
Recent hosts have included Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman, Melissa Villaseñor, Aubrey Plaza and last year’s emcee Hasan Minhaj. He oversaw a ceremony that culminated with eventual Best Picture Oscar winner Everything Everywhere All at Once winning its seventh trophy of the night as the marquee Best Feature.
The Spirts, which serve as Film Independent’s main fundraiser, will present winners in 20 film and TV categories and also use this year’s ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the nonprofit organization’s Artist Development program.
The show, which will livestream on both Film...
- 11/30/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Hasan Minhaj has been tapped to host the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The ceremony, which is set to take place March 4 in Santa Monica, will be streamed live on IMDb and across various social platforms, including Film Independent’s YouTube channel, starting at 2 p.m. Pst. (It had previously aired on IFC for several years.)
Minhaj is known for his breakout comedy special Homecoming King, which focused on his immigrant experience, and his political satire show Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj, which earned a Peabody Award and an Emmy.
He also was a senior correspondent for The Daily Show With Jon Stewart from 2014-18 and hosted the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
“With his unparalleled ability to bring both humor and perception to the issues around us, Hasan Minhaj is the ideal host to help us celebrate these independent artists,” said Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent. “We can’t wait...
The ceremony, which is set to take place March 4 in Santa Monica, will be streamed live on IMDb and across various social platforms, including Film Independent’s YouTube channel, starting at 2 p.m. Pst. (It had previously aired on IFC for several years.)
Minhaj is known for his breakout comedy special Homecoming King, which focused on his immigrant experience, and his political satire show Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj, which earned a Peabody Award and an Emmy.
He also was a senior correspondent for The Daily Show With Jon Stewart from 2014-18 and hosted the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
“With his unparalleled ability to bring both humor and perception to the issues around us, Hasan Minhaj is the ideal host to help us celebrate these independent artists,” said Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent. “We can’t wait...
- 1/31/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hasan Minhaj has been tapped to host the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which are set to take place March 4 in Santa Monica.
The annual indie-focused awards show will stream live on IMDb, Film Independent’s YouTube channel and other platforms beginning at 2 p.m. Pt.
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“With his unparalleled ability to bring both humor and perception to the issues around us, Hasan Minhaj is the ideal host to help us celebrate these independent artists,” Film Independent president Josh Welsh said Tuesday.
The annual indie-focused awards show will stream live on IMDb, Film Independent’s YouTube channel and other platforms beginning at 2 p.m. Pt.
Related Story Spirit Award Noms 2023: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Leads & Will Vie For Best Picture With ‘Bones And All’, ‘Our Father, The Devil’, ‘Tár’ & ‘Women Talking’ Related Story Film Independent Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Of Artist Development Programs; Filmmakers Selected For Project Involve And Project Involve Laika Related Story Film Independent Spirit Awards TV Nominations: 'Abbott Elementary', 'Pachinko', 'The Bear' 'Severance', More
“With his unparalleled ability to bring both humor and perception to the issues around us, Hasan Minhaj is the ideal host to help us celebrate these independent artists,” Film Independent president Josh Welsh said Tuesday.
- 1/31/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The 37th Independent Spirit Awards are underway, and the stars hit the red carpet at the Santa Monica Pier in California to celebrate.
The ceremony itself began at 5 p.m. Et/2 p.m. Pt and is broadcast on IFC and streamed on AMC Plus.
“Zola” leads films this year with seven nominations. Meanwhile, “Blindspotting,” “It’s a Sin,” “Rutherford Falls,” “Them: Covenant,” “The Underground Railroad” and “We Are Lady Parts” all tied with two television nominations.
“The Spirit Awards have always championed diverse, unique, independent storytelling; shifting earlier in the awards season will allow us to shine an even brighter light on the films and shows we are excited to celebrate,” said Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent.
Comedians Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman are hosting the ceremony.
“We are sincerely excited to be hosting the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. We hope to get a little rowdy, but it’ll mainly be legitimate cinematic discourse.
The ceremony itself began at 5 p.m. Et/2 p.m. Pt and is broadcast on IFC and streamed on AMC Plus.
“Zola” leads films this year with seven nominations. Meanwhile, “Blindspotting,” “It’s a Sin,” “Rutherford Falls,” “Them: Covenant,” “The Underground Railroad” and “We Are Lady Parts” all tied with two television nominations.
“The Spirit Awards have always championed diverse, unique, independent storytelling; shifting earlier in the awards season will allow us to shine an even brighter light on the films and shows we are excited to celebrate,” said Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent.
Comedians Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman are hosting the ceremony.
“We are sincerely excited to be hosting the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. We hope to get a little rowdy, but it’ll mainly be legitimate cinematic discourse.
- 3/6/2022
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards is returning to an in-person ceremony this year, and now the show has its hosts. Comedy power couple Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman will front the ceremony on March 6 at Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport.
The Spirits will stream live at 5 p.m. Pt via AMC+ and air on IFC.
“The dream team. Why have just one host when you can have two?” Film Independent President Josh Welsh said. “We’re delighted to have Megan and Nick onboard to bring the magic back to the beach. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us.”
Mullally is an Emmy winner for Will & Grace and has appeared on Party Down and voices characters on Bob’s Burgers and The Great North. She also has played on Broadway. Offerman was a regular for the entire run of NBC’s Parks and Recreation...
The Spirits will stream live at 5 p.m. Pt via AMC+ and air on IFC.
“The dream team. Why have just one host when you can have two?” Film Independent President Josh Welsh said. “We’re delighted to have Megan and Nick onboard to bring the magic back to the beach. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us.”
Mullally is an Emmy winner for Will & Grace and has appeared on Party Down and voices characters on Bob’s Burgers and The Great North. She also has played on Broadway. Offerman was a regular for the entire run of NBC’s Parks and Recreation...
- 2/11/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
“Making It” work! After last year’s virtual Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony, Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman are slated to co-host the 2022 awards show in-person in Santa Monica on Sunday, March 6.
“We are sincerely excited to be hosting the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. We hope to get a little rowdy, but it’ll mainly be legitimate cinematic discourse,” the comedy power couple said in a press statement. “Although, with the two of us involved, it’s more likely to be intercourse. Either way it’ll be legit.”
Emmy winner Mullally and “Pam & Tommy” star Offerman have toured the U.S. and the U.K. with joint comedy show, “Summer of 69: No Apostrophe,” and released The New York Times bestselling book, “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.”
Film Independent President Josh Welsh called Mullally and Offerman the “dream team” to host. “Why have just one host when you can have two?...
“We are sincerely excited to be hosting the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards. We hope to get a little rowdy, but it’ll mainly be legitimate cinematic discourse,” the comedy power couple said in a press statement. “Although, with the two of us involved, it’s more likely to be intercourse. Either way it’ll be legit.”
Emmy winner Mullally and “Pam & Tommy” star Offerman have toured the U.S. and the U.K. with joint comedy show, “Summer of 69: No Apostrophe,” and released The New York Times bestselling book, “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.”
Film Independent President Josh Welsh called Mullally and Offerman the “dream team” to host. “Why have just one host when you can have two?...
- 2/11/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The 36th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards are set for Thursday live at 10 p.m. Et/Pt exclusively on IFC and AMC+, with Saturday Night Live‘s Melissa Villaseñor as host of the two-hour ceremony, which will be virtual this year because of the pandemic.
In another twist from the norm, the Spirits this year moved off its traditional Saturday-before-the-Oscars date, a longtime staple. The event is traditionally held on the beach at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica.
Still, organizers are pulling out some virtual tricks in an effort to get close to what is always a laid-back, fun affair at the beach celebrating the best in indie film. Film Independent has teamed with virtual venue Looped to create and produce an interactive online equivalent of the Spirit Awards’ beach tent for “attendees,” who can venture to a curated cocktail hour (beginning at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt and...
In another twist from the norm, the Spirits this year moved off its traditional Saturday-before-the-Oscars date, a longtime staple. The event is traditionally held on the beach at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica.
Still, organizers are pulling out some virtual tricks in an effort to get close to what is always a laid-back, fun affair at the beach celebrating the best in indie film. Film Independent has teamed with virtual venue Looped to create and produce an interactive online equivalent of the Spirit Awards’ beach tent for “attendees,” who can venture to a curated cocktail hour (beginning at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt and...
- 4/22/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Film Independent announced that “Saturday Night Live” cast member Melissa Villaseñor will host the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The ceremony will air exclusively on IFC and AMC Plus on April 22 at 10 p.m.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” Villaseñor said in a press release.
Past Spirit Awards have been hosted by celebrities such as Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, Samuel L. Jackson and Queen Latifah.
Best known for her comedic impressions, Villaseñor was a semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent” before making history on “Saturday Night Live” as the first-ever Latina cast member. She appeared in recent films such as “Hubie Halloween” and “Barry and Crashing,” and voiced characters in “Toy Story 4” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”
This year, the Spirit Awards’ best feature nominees include “First Cow,...
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” Villaseñor said in a press release.
Past Spirit Awards have been hosted by celebrities such as Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Andy Samberg, Sarah Silverman, Samuel L. Jackson and Queen Latifah.
Best known for her comedic impressions, Villaseñor was a semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent” before making history on “Saturday Night Live” as the first-ever Latina cast member. She appeared in recent films such as “Hubie Halloween” and “Barry and Crashing,” and voiced characters in “Toy Story 4” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”
This year, the Spirit Awards’ best feature nominees include “First Cow,...
- 2/8/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Film Independent has announced today that “Saturday Night Live” star Melissa Villaseñor has been tapped as host of the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards on April 22. The comedian joins a long list of previous Indie Spirits hosts (including many of her “SNL” brethren), like Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani, Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, Patton Oswalt, Andy Samberg, Joel McHale, Sarah Silverman, Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah, and John Waters.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor in an official statement. Added Film Independent President Josh Welsh, “We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards. The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
Said Blake Callaway, Executive Director, IFC and SundanceTV in...
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor in an official statement. Added Film Independent President Josh Welsh, “We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards. The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
Said Blake Callaway, Executive Director, IFC and SundanceTV in...
- 2/8/2021
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Get ready for what looks to be a really funny Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony, which will keep us in stiches for some time. The show, which will not be live from the Santa Monica Beach this year due to Covid, has tapped SNL’s Melissa Villaseñor to host this year’s 2021 edition.
Villaseñor, who cut her teeth on the stand-up circuit here in Los Angeles, and was further propelled by being a semifinalist on the 2011 edition of America’s Got Talent before landing on the SNL cast, is famed for her impersonations of such celebrities as Owen Wilson, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and more. This year’s show will be airing on Thursday, April 22, on IFC and AMC+ at 10Pm Et, breaking tradition as the Spirits typically take place on the Saturday afternoon before Sunday’s Oscars.
Said Blake Callaway, Executive Director, IFC and SundanceTV,...
Villaseñor, who cut her teeth on the stand-up circuit here in Los Angeles, and was further propelled by being a semifinalist on the 2011 edition of America’s Got Talent before landing on the SNL cast, is famed for her impersonations of such celebrities as Owen Wilson, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and more. This year’s show will be airing on Thursday, April 22, on IFC and AMC+ at 10Pm Et, breaking tradition as the Spirits typically take place on the Saturday afternoon before Sunday’s Oscars.
Said Blake Callaway, Executive Director, IFC and SundanceTV,...
- 2/8/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Saturday Night Live” star Melissa Villaseñor will host the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards on April 22, the organization announced on Monday.
She will host the first primetime version of the Spirit Awards, which this year will air on IFC on the Thursday night before the Oscars instead of the traditional Saturday afternoon event near the Santa Monica pier.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor, who in 2016 made history by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member on the long-running NBC show.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards,” Film Independent President Josh Welsh added in a statement. “The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
The organization also announced a Directors Close-Up program offering in-depth panel discussions with...
She will host the first primetime version of the Spirit Awards, which this year will air on IFC on the Thursday night before the Oscars instead of the traditional Saturday afternoon event near the Santa Monica pier.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor, who in 2016 made history by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member on the long-running NBC show.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards,” Film Independent President Josh Welsh added in a statement. “The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
The organization also announced a Directors Close-Up program offering in-depth panel discussions with...
- 2/8/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Aubrey Plaza will return as host of the Spirit Awards, Film Independent’s marquee indie film awards show that is set for February 8, 2020 live on IFC from the beach just north of the Santa Monica Pier. Plaza debuted as host for last year’s Spirits, when she took over duties from John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, who had co-hosted event for the past two years.
“At a time when the world is so bitterly divided and civil discourse is almost impossible, it’s nice we can all agree that Aubrey Plaza is the greatest host in the history of hosting,” said Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent, in making the announcement Thursday. “We are thrilled to have her back.”
The Spirits will be executive produced and directed by Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions. Shawn Davis and Rick Austin are producers, and Danielle Federico and Andrew Schaff are co-producers.
They...
“At a time when the world is so bitterly divided and civil discourse is almost impossible, it’s nice we can all agree that Aubrey Plaza is the greatest host in the history of hosting,” said Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent, in making the announcement Thursday. “We are thrilled to have her back.”
The Spirits will be executive produced and directed by Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions. Shawn Davis and Rick Austin are producers, and Danielle Federico and Andrew Schaff are co-producers.
They...
- 12/5/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Film Independent has selected Aubrey Plaza to host the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 23.
“I am truly honored and delighted to host the Spirits Awards this year,” said Plaza. “It is a dream come true to host a show that celebrates my greatest loves… independent film, the people that make them possible and live television!”
Plaza starred opposite Elizabeth Olsen in Matt Spicer’s “Ingrid Goes West,” which Plaza also produced. As a producer, she received a Film Independent Spirit Award for best first feature and the film was also nominated for best first screenplay. She currently stars in Noah Hawley’s television series, “Legion,” on FX.
“The search for a great Spirit Awards host is never easy,” said Film Independent president Josh Welsh. “This year we said, let’s find someone funny, smart, a cinephile, being a great actor wouldn’t hurt, and it would be an added...
“I am truly honored and delighted to host the Spirits Awards this year,” said Plaza. “It is a dream come true to host a show that celebrates my greatest loves… independent film, the people that make them possible and live television!”
Plaza starred opposite Elizabeth Olsen in Matt Spicer’s “Ingrid Goes West,” which Plaza also produced. As a producer, she received a Film Independent Spirit Award for best first feature and the film was also nominated for best first screenplay. She currently stars in Noah Hawley’s television series, “Legion,” on FX.
“The search for a great Spirit Awards host is never easy,” said Film Independent president Josh Welsh. “This year we said, let’s find someone funny, smart, a cinephile, being a great actor wouldn’t hurt, and it would be an added...
- 11/27/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Aubrey Plaza will host the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Film Independent announced on Tuesday.
On Nov. 16, “Crazy Rich Asians” star Gemma Chan and “Private Life” star Molly Shannon announced this year’s nominees at a press conference. Best Feature nominees include “Eighth Grade,” “First Reformed,” “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “Leave No Trace.”
The 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Feb. 23, 2019, and will be broadcast exclusively on IFC at 2 p.m. Pt.
See Video: Aubrey Plaza Tells Us Why 'An Evening With Beverly Luff Lin' Is a 'Wild Ride'
“I am truly honored and delighted to host the Spirits Awards this year,” said Plaza. “It is a dream come true to host a show that celebrates my greatest loves… independent film, the people that make them possible and live television!”
“The search for a great Spirit Awards host is never easy,” added Film Independent president Josh Welsh.
On Nov. 16, “Crazy Rich Asians” star Gemma Chan and “Private Life” star Molly Shannon announced this year’s nominees at a press conference. Best Feature nominees include “Eighth Grade,” “First Reformed,” “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “Leave No Trace.”
The 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Feb. 23, 2019, and will be broadcast exclusively on IFC at 2 p.m. Pt.
See Video: Aubrey Plaza Tells Us Why 'An Evening With Beverly Luff Lin' Is a 'Wild Ride'
“I am truly honored and delighted to host the Spirits Awards this year,” said Plaza. “It is a dream come true to host a show that celebrates my greatest loves… independent film, the people that make them possible and live television!”
“The search for a great Spirit Awards host is never easy,” added Film Independent president Josh Welsh.
- 11/27/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
The 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards will air live on IFC and on Facebook Watch this Saturday, starting at 5 Pm Et/2 Pm Pt. Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions returns for his fourth year as executive producer and director, while producer Shawn Davis returns for his 16th show. Danielle Federico and Andrew Schaff will be co-producing the awards, which celebrate the best of independent film. In addition to the IFC broadcast, the 2018 Film…...
- 3/3/2018
- Deadline
The 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards will air live on IFC and on Facebook Watch this Saturday, starting at 5 Pm Et/2 Pm Pt. Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions returns for his fourth year as executive producer and director, while producer Shawn Davis returns for his 16th show. Danielle Federico and Andrew Schaff will be co-producing the awards, which celebrate the best of independent film. In addition to the IFC broadcast, the 2018 Film…...
- 3/3/2018
- Deadline TV
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