WHO VOTES

Only Film Independent Members vote to determine the winners of the annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. If you’re passionate about film, we invite you to…

Join. Watch. Vote! Become a Film Independent Member, get exclusive access to watch the nominated films/series and then, make your voice heard by voting for the winners.

 
Not a Member? You can join today to vote for the winners of the upcoming Spirit Awards, and receive full voter benefits.

Please note: The deadline to join Film Independent as a Member eligible for 2024 Spirit Awards voting privileges and benefits is December 18, 2024. The extended deadline for Arts Circle, Film Lover and Secret Members is January 10, 2025.

VOTER BENEFITS

Special screening privileges are available to voting Members during Spirit Awards season. Film Independent strives to provide an equitable opportunity for all nominated films to be seen. Here’s how:

Nominee Screening Room

During the voting consideration period, Members can stream nominated films/series on their preferred devices, via our Nominee Screening Room portal.

Awards Season Experiences

Members receive special invitations* to a variety of awards season experiences highlighting nominated films/series and more. From exclusive virtual Q&As to special screenings and events, you’ll revel in this celebratory time of year.

* Offered at the discretion of each nominee; subject to event capacity/availability
 

HOW TO VOTE

Spirit Awards voting takes place entirely online. Eligible voters will have the opportunity to begin casting ballots in the weeks prior to the awards ceremony. Ballots (one per eligible voter) are cast via a secure third-party website and tabulated by Integrity Voting Systems.

Voters are strongly encouraged to vote only for nominees in categories in which they have seen ALL nominated films or television episodes. Ballots will still be valid if a category is skipped.
 

VOTER RESOURCES

Voter resources will be available after the announcement of the 2025 Spirit Awards nominees.