The Spirit Awards, held in a beachside tent in Santa Monica, is the shaggier, more irreverent sister to the Academy Awards.

Oscar contenders "Anora," "Nickel Boys" and "The Substance" are among the Film Independent Spirit Award nominees ...

Anora Best Director Spirit Award winner Sean Baker championed indie cinema in his acceptance speech, exclaiming that it’s ...

The indie romantic comedy sensation "Anora" continues its awards season momentum with three major wins at the 2025 Film ...

"Anora" was the big winner at Saturday's Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., taking home the prizes for Best ...

The Independent Spirit Awards celebrates the best in independent film and television, offering a more irreverent take on the ...

Sean Baker’s “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Oscar front-runner 'Anora' wins best film, best director and best lead actor at the Independent ...

Plus, Natasha Rothwell advocates for Black and trans rights, Jesse Eisenberg praises 'A Real Pain' producer Emma Stone and ...

The system has to change because this is simply unsustainable,' the director said, calling himself an 'indie film lifer.' ...

The 40th annual Independent Spirit Awards took place in Santa Monica on Feb. 22, with Aidy Bryant as host for the second year in a row.

Anora' dominated another major awards ceremony taking Best Film, Best Director and Best Leas Performance the 2025 Independent ...