'Anora' and 'I Saw the TV Glow' Lead 2025 Spirit Award Nominations

The two films each earned six nominations, including Best Feature and Best Director, for the 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards.

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.