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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. Currently in its 26th year, the show is as original as the films and filmmakers it honors.

The Spirit Awards will air on IFC on Saturday, February 23rd at 10/9c.

CAROL, BEASTS OF NO NATION & More Nominated for 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards
by Tyler Peterson - November 24, 2015

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the LA Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced nominations for the 2016 Spirit Awards this morning. Film Independent President Josh Welsh presided over the press conference held at W Ho...


Patricia Clarkson to Executive Produce New Docu-Series NEW ORLEANS, HERE & NOW
by Caryn Robbins - July 15, 2015

Broadway's Patricia Clarkson will serve as executive producer of a new six-part docu-series NEW ORLEANS, HERE & NOW....


Sean Baker & More to Participate In 15th Annual Film Independent Directors Close-Up
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2016

Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the LA Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced the guest speakers and program today for the 15th annual Film Independent Directors Close-Up series...


Cate Blanchett to Receive Spotlight Award at 18th Costume Designers Guild Awards
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016

Two-time Academy Award® winning actress Cate Blanchett will receive the LACOSTE Spotlight Award at the 18th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA) on February 23, 2016 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel....


Martin Scorsese & Benicio Del Toro Developing CORTES Drama with HBO
by Tyler Peterson - November 18, 2014

According to Deadline, Martin Scorsese and Benicio Del Toro are currently at work on developing a high-profile drama with HBO, titled CORTES....


Luke Wilson And Imogen Poots to Star in Showtime Comedy Pilot ROADIES
by Caryn Robbins - December 08, 2014

Actors Luke Wilson (Old School, The Royal Tenenbaums) and Imogen Poots (The Look of Love) are set to star in the new SHOWTIME one-hour comedy pilot ROADIES...


Showtime to Premiere Oscar Nominated BOYHOOD & More
by Caryn Robbins - April 23, 2015

Today, Showtime Networks Inc. and IFC Films announced a new exclusive theatrical output agreement that extends the companies' existing deal to cover films theatrically distributed by IFC Films through 2021....


BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Author Regrets Writing the Book, Calls it a 'Hassle'
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 28, 2014

Despite the huge success of the film adaptation of her book, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, author Ang Lee says she regrets the whole thing....


LES MIS Director Tom Hooper Among Honorees for 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2015

Dick clark productions announced today that Academy Award-winning director Tom Hooper will be honored with the 'Hollywood Director Award,' for 'The Danish Girl'; Academy Award-winning actor Benicio Del Toro will receive the 'Hollywood Supporting Actor Award,'...


Lee Daniels to Direct DEMON HOUSE for Relativity
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2014

According to Deadline, Oscar nominee Lee Daniels has signed on to direct Relativity's upcoming possession thriller DEMON HOUSE....


Sarah Paulson & Fran Weissler to be Honored at MCC Theater's 2015 MISCAST Gala
by Tyler Peterson - October 06, 2014

MCC THEATER has announced that this year's Miscast gala, an annual highlight of the New York theater season, will honor two bold and fearless women: Emmy & Golden Globe nominated stage and screen actress Sarah Paulson and Tony Award-winning producer Fran Weissler. Miscast 2015 will be held Monday, M...


VIDEO: ELEPHANT MAN's Patricia Clarkson Reveals How Bradley Cooper Saved Her from Falling Off Stage
by Caryn Robbins - September 04, 2015

In PEOPLE's 60-second 'People Chatter', Broadway's Patricia Clarkson answered 5 questions in just 60 seconds....


Jane Lynch, Diane Warren & More to Receive Columbia College Honorary Degrees
by Tyler Peterson - March 29, 2016

Columbia College Chicago is proud to announce a roster of Emmy, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artists and creative industry leaders as its 2016 commencement ceremony keynote speakers and honorary degree recipients....


Oprah Winfrey, Ethan Hawke and More to Present at 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards
by Movies News Desk - February 02, 2015

According to People, Oprah Winfrey, Kristen Wiig, Zach Galifianakis, Ethan Hawke (among the nominees this year) and previous winner Jared Leto are among the presenters for the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards, to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Santa Monica. The ceremony will air on IFC...


VIDEO: ELEPHANT MAN's Patricia Clarkson Talks Getting Naked Every Night with Bradley Cooper
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2015

Patricia Clarkson stopped by today's 'LIVE' and chatted with Michael Strahan and guest co-host Ana Gasteyer about her experience getting naked every night with Bradley Cooper in the recent revival of THE ELEPHANT MAN....


Ava DuVernay, Richard Linklater & More Set for 14th Annual Film Independent Directors Close-up
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2015

Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the Los Angeles Film Festival and Film Independent at LACMA, announced the guest speakers and program for the 14 th annual Film Independent Directors Close-Up series...


Photo Flash: First Look at Hollywood Museum's Exhibit CELEBRATION OF ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
by Louisa Brady - February 20, 2016

The Hollywood Museum will once again proudly present the annual "Celebration of Entertainment Awards" exhibit, which will include nominees and winners from this season's entertainment awards shows. Featured in this exhibit are costumes, props, posters and iconic images from current nominated and awa...


Rosario Dawson, Diego Luna to Present Nominees for 30th FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2014

Film Independent President Josh Welsh announced today this year's 2015 Spirit Award nominees will be presented by Rosario Dawson (Top Five, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Cesar Chavez, Rent) and Diego Luna (The Book of Life, Cesar Chavez, Y Tu Mama Tambien)...


VIDEO: ELEPHANT MAN's Patricia Clarkson Reveals How Bradley Cooper Saved Her from Falling Off Stage
by Caryn Robbins - September 04, 2015

In PEOPLE's 60-second 'People Chatter', Broadway's Patricia Clarkson answered 5 questions in just 60 seconds....


Di Bonaventura Pictures to Develop New Take on Cult Classic Horror Film PUPPET MASTER
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016

Di Bonaventura Pictures (1408, TRANSFORMERS) and Caliber Media (DARK WAS THE NIGHT, SOME KIND OF HATE) partnered up to option the rights to develop a brand new take on Charles Band's cult classic horror film franchise PUPPET MASTER....


TONY AWARDS, NORMAL HEART Among 2015 Writers Guild Award Nominees; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2014

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2014....


CAROL, SPOTLIGHT Lead Nominees for 31st Independent Spirit Awards; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2015

Film Independent has announced the nominees for the 31st Independent Spirt Awards, which will take place Saturday, February 27 at 2:00pm PT / 5:00pm ET....


LES MIS Director Tom Hooper Among Honorees for 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2015

Dick clark productions announced today that Academy Award-winning director Tom Hooper will be honored with the 'Hollywood Director Award,' for 'The Danish Girl'; Academy Award-winning actor Benicio Del Toro will receive the 'Hollywood Supporting Actor Award,'...


Rosario Dawson, Diego Luna to Present Nominees for 30th FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2014

Film Independent President Josh Welsh announced today this year's 2015 Spirit Award nominees will be presented by Rosario Dawson (Top Five, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Cesar Chavez, Rent) and Diego Luna (The Book of Life, Cesar Chavez, Y Tu Mama Tambien)...


Richard E. Waits's MAMA ROSE Makes World Premiere at Dixon Place Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2014

Tonight, October 24 at 7:30pm, Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street -- between Rivington & Delancey) will proudly present the World-Premiere presentation and Special Equity Showcase production of MAMA ROSE, a solo performance art/experimental play with music about Rose Waits, a woman from Buffalo who c...






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