As the first event to honor independent film exclusively, the Film Independent Spirit Awards has made a name for itself as the premier awards event for the independent film community. It's a celebration of the spirited pioneers who bring a unique vision to filmmaking.
Along with being a great party, the Spirit Awards ceremony also brings together the top talent from independent film and Hollywood. Trophies are presented for the years' best achievements in independent film, with statues awarded for Best Feature, Best First Feature, Best Feature Made for Under $500,000 (the John Cassavetes Award), and many more.
Keeping with its roots and L.A. location, the Spirit Awards takes place each year inside a beachfront tent in Santa Monica. Currently in its 27th year, the show is as original as the films and filmmakers it honors.
Winners are chosen by those in the know: Film Independent members, with voting privileges extended to IFP members. Voters attend nominee screenings and view select nominated films through a screening program before selecting the Spirit Award winners.
“I love everybody. We were so lucky to get to work together once; if we get to do it again in the future, that would be amazing,” Cardinelli tells IFC of working with the “Freaks and Geeks” cast.
“Sure, I can be in ‘Ant-Man.’ Why not?” Winstead tells IFC at the Spirit Awards.
Timberlake hosts “SNL” on March 9.
“It’s all about the script for me,” Oyelowo says.
