Every year before the Oscars, many of the nominees, along with independent filmmakers whose work often goes unnoticed by the Academy, gather under a big white tent in a Santa Monica parking lot for the Film Independent Spirit Awards. For nearly 40 years, the ceremony has honored films and (most recently) television series that embody the independent spirit through a combination of funding, creativity, and thematics. Forgoing the formal tone and dress of other awards shows, Spirit Awards are often attended in jeans and hosted by more edgy comedians.
Comedian and former “The Daily Show” correspondent Hasan Minhaj is hosting this year’s awards show, where Oscar favorite “Everything Everywhere All at Once” has a chance to take this year’s awards season by storm. since he has eight trophies in total. “Tár” is next in line with seven nominations, while other films nominated include “Aftersun” and “Women Talking”.
On the TV side, “The Bear,” “Station Eleven” and “Abbott Elementary” are nominated for the most awards.
If you’re planning to watch the ceremony, here’s everything you need to know about when it starts, where it airs, and how you can tune in.
When does the Film Independent Spirit Awards take place?
The 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place on Saturday, March 4 at 2 pm PT/5 pm ET.
How can I watch the Film Independent Spirit Awards?
The ceremony will be broadcast live on IMDb YouTube Channel as well as Film Independent’s YouTube and Twitter accounts
Who are the nominees this year?
Acting nominees in the gender-neutral categories include Brian Tyree Henry for “Causeway,” Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss for “Tár,” Regina King for “Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul,” and Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis. for “Everything everywhere, all at once”.
Sarah Polley’s “Talking Women” received the Robert Altman Award, given to a motion picture director, cast and cast director.
“Tár,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Women Talking” were the three films nominated for Best Picture and Best Director, and all three also earned nominations for their screenplays.
To view the full list of nominees, click here.
