40th Film Independent Spirit Awards to Celebrate Best in Indie Film and TV

The annual ceremony, hosted by Aidy Bryant, will take place Saturday in Santa Monica and stream online.

The 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards will be held on Saturday, February 22, in Santa Monica, California, starting at 5 p.m. ET.
Hosted for the second year by 'SNL' alum Aidy Bryant, the event marks the 40th anniversary of the Spirit Awards, which honor achievements in independent film and television.
Top nominees include 'Anora' and 'I Saw the TV Glow,' each earning six nominations, with other Best Feature contenders including 'Nickel Boys,' 'Sing Sing,' and 'The Substance.'
The Spirit Awards feature gender-neutral acting categories, with nominees like Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Colman Domingo, and Sebastian Stan vying for Lead Performance honors.
The ceremony will stream live on IMDb and Film Independent’s YouTube channels, with highlights shared across social media platforms.