Film Independent Spirit Awards

Film Independent Could Get You Cast in an L.A. Film Fest Selection

Among the many programs offered by the indie-supporting nonprofit is one that finds fellows creating short films that premiere at the annual film festival.

Film Independent Spirit Awards 2013 Dates and Deadlines Announced

The 28th annual awards ceremony honoring the best in independent film will be held Feb. 23, 2013, the day before the Academy Awards. Nominations will be announced Nov. 27.

'Silver Linings Playbook' Scores Four Spirit Awards

The big winner at the 2013 Independent Spirit Awards was "Silver Linings Playbook," taking home four of the five awards it was nominated for--including best feature, best director, best screenplay, and female lead for Jennifer Lawrence. The only category it lost was male lead, which instead went to John Hawkes ...

Finding Lorraine Toussaint in the 'Middle of Nowhere'

Spirit Award nominee Lorraine Toussaint talks about her work on "Middle of Nowhere" as well as how she's diving back into daytime on "The Young and the Restless" and going head-to-head with Dana Delaney on "Body of Proof."

Backstage Talks to Spirit Award Nominees

Backstage spoke to several Spirit Award nominees over the last year. We've rounded up the stories for your reading pleasure.

Spirit Award Nominations Announced

Nominations were announced on Tuesday morning for the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Independent Spirit Awards Uphold Pre-Oscars Date Tradition

The Film Independent Spirit Awards will be held the day before the Oscars in a Santa Monica beachfront tent.

Best of the Week Ahead: Feb. 21–27 (Slideshow)

The 85th Academy Awards, Film Independent Spirit Awards, screenings of Oscar-nominated short films, the L.A. debut of Eugene O’Neill’s “Early Plays,” comedian Colin Quinn at the Creek and the Cave, and Pilobolus performing at Pepperdine are what we’re looking forward to this week.