Overview

• The Spirit Awards announced nominations for their 40th edition, recognizing independent films with budgets under $30 million.
• 'Anora,' a Palme d'Or-winning drama by Sean Baker, and Jane Schoenbrun's psychological horror 'I Saw the TV Glow' tied for the most nominations with six each.
• Both films received nods for Best Feature, Best Director, and acting categories, highlighting their standout performances and creative achievements.
• The awards also spotlighted diversity, with 46% of nominees being women and 30% people of color, and continued their use of gender-neutral acting categories.
• The ceremony, hosted by Aidy Bryant, will take place on February 22, 2025, and will be streamed on IMDb and Film Independent's YouTube channel.