2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Saturday, February 22

Hosted by Aidy Bryant

Santa Monica Pier
1550 Pacific Coast Hwy
Santa Monica, CA 94101
 
11:00 am PT – Arrivals & Cocktails
1:00 pm PT – Lunch
2:00 pm PT – Awards Ceremony

All guests must be seated by 1:45 pm PT
 

Dress Code

From couture to casual, elegant to expressive… anything goes!
 

Hotels

Hotel Casa Del Mar – 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica
Inspired by the grand villas of the Mediterranean and the beachy vibe of Santa Monica, Hotel Casa del Mar invites you to unwind in style. Book directly through their reservations line at (844) 880-1077.

The Georgian – 1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica
The Georgian has been meticulously restored to her rightful place as the jewel on the California coastline. Debuting in 1933, this legendary beach retreat still retains an aura of mystery, grace and timeless charm. The Georgian is pleased to offer a 20% discount for guests of the 2025 Spirit Awards. Please enter SPIRIT in the promotion code box on the hotel’s website for access.
 

Parking

Self-parking and rideshare drop-off is available at:

Parking Lot 4 South
2030 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Parking is $10 upon entry to the lot or at the designated pay stations (credit cards preferred). Complimentary shuttles will be available to take guests from the parking lot to the event. Please allow up to 30 minutes to arrive at the event site by shuttle.

Read all posted city signs and note that parking in Lot 4 is prohibited from sunset to sunrise. Any cars parked after sunset will be ticketed by the City of Santa Monica. Film Independent is not responsible for parking tickets.

Chauffeured (not rideshare) vehicle passes for drop-off/pick-up only are available upon request in advance. Please note, quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm PT.
 

Thank You

The Film Independent Spirit Awards directly supports Film Independent’s year-round initiatives and our mission to champion independent storytelling – for both the artist and the audience. Learn about the impact of your support in our Annual Impact Report.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We would also like to thank the sponsors of the 2025 Spirit Awards, who help make this year’s event possible.

Please note: All guests must be 13 years or older to attend, with exceptions made only for nominees under the age of 13. Event elements, details, guidelines, requirements, etc. are subject to change.

Film Independent is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.