39th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards to Be Held on February 25th, 2024
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39th ANNUAL FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS TO BE HELD ON
FEBRUARY 25th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (May 15, 2023) – Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, announced today that the 39th annual Spirit Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles.
The Spirit Awards are Film Independent’s largest annual celebration, making year-round programming for filmmakers and film-loving audiences possible, while amplifying the voices of independent storytellers and celebrating their diversity, originality and uniqueness of vision.
Celebrating the best in independent film and television, 2023’s Spirit Awards, hosted by comedian Hasan Minhaj, was marked by a number of firsts. Most notable was a switch to gender neutral acting categories, as well as the introduction of a Best Breakthrough Performance award and Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series award. Honorary Co-Chairs were Siân Heder and Chloé Zhao, both of whom are alumni of Film Independent’s Artist Development programs, which are celebrating their thirtieth anniversary.
ABOUT FILM INDEPENDENT
For over 40 years, Film Independent has helped filmmakers get their projects made and seen. The nonprofit organization’s core mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision.
In addition to producing the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the organization supports creative professionals with Artist Development programs, grants and labs. Signature mentorship program Project Involve fosters the careers of talented filmmakers from underrepresented communities. Education events and workshops equip filmmakers of all ages and experience levels with tools and resources. Global Media Makers, a cultural exchange program produced in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, provides career-building opportunities for international film professionals. And year-round screening series Film Independent Presents offers a robust program of unique cinematic experiences, including screenings, conversations, Live Reads and Bring the Noise musical events.