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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.

THE WAY WE GET BY, Starring Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski, Opens Tonight at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2015

Second Stage Theatre welcomes film star Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) in her off-Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the world premiere production of NEIL LaBUTE's drama, The Way We Get By. Direc...


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...


VIDEO: Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, and More Spoof BIRDMAN at Independent Spirit Awards
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 22, 2015

Last night, the Independent Spirit Awards ceremony took place in LA, and Kristen Bell and Fred Armisen had a little surprise for viewers: a parody on the award-winning film BIRDMAN. Check out the clip below!...


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....


Derek McLane, Fatima Robinson, Glenn Weiss Among 2016 OSCARS Production Team
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2016

Producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin today announced 14 key members of the production team for the 88th Oscars®, which will air live on Sunday, February 28, on ABC....


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....


Amanda Seyfried Makes Off-Broadway Debut Opposite Thomas Sadoski in THE WAY WE GET BY, Beginning Tonight at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2015

Second Stage Theatre welcomes film star Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) in her off-Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the world premiere production of NEIL LaBUTE's drama, The Way We Get By. Direc...


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...


KIMMY SCHMIDT, BETTER CAUL SAUL Among 2016 Writers Guild Awards Nominations; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - December 03, 2015

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 2015....


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....


Variety to Honor Will Smith, '10 Directors to Watch' & More at Palm Springs Film Fest
by Caryn Robbins - December 28, 2015

Variety will present two-time Academy Award nominee Will Smith with theCreative Impact in Acting Award, presented by Mercedes-Benz,which celebrates his scope of work...


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...


HBO to Debut New Comedy Series TOGETHERNESS, 1/11
by Caryn Robbins - December 04, 2014

Created by Jay Duplass & Mark Duplass & Steve Zissis, TOGETHERNESS is the TV debut as a writing team of brothers Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass....


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....


LA Film Festival Unveils 2016 Competition Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016

Today the LA Film Festival, produced by Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that also produces the Film Independent Spirit Awards, unveiled the official U.S. Fiction, Documentary, World Fiction, Nightfall and LA Muse sections....


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....


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....


OH HELLO!'s Nick Kroll and John Mulaney to Co-Host the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2017

The Film Independent Organization announced today that acclaimed funnymen and all-around comedy auteurs Nick Kroll and John MULANEY with join forces to co-host the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards...


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...


DreamWorks Animation Names Producers Bonnie Arnold & Mireille Soria Co-Presidents of Feature Animation
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2015

DreamWorks Animation announced today that it has appointed two veteran producers, Bonnie Arnold and Mireille Soria, as co-presidents of feature animation....


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....


Sarah Paulson Officially Back for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2015

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