Santa Monica, California – The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards are scheduled to be held on February 25 on the sunny beaches of Santa Monica. This event celebrates the most outstanding achievements in independent film and television.
The annual ceremony, hosted by former Saturday Night Live cast member Aidy Bryant, will kick off at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT and will be live-streamed on IMDb and Film Independent’s YouTube pages, as well as on Film Independent’s X channel.
For those unable to attend in person, viewers can also catch the live broadcast of the event on Deadline’s platform, offering a front-row seat to the festivities.
A star-studded lineup of presenters will join Bryant on stage to award the coveted trophies. The list includes Joel Kim Booster, Sterling K. Brown, Anna Kendrick, Jude Law, and many more notable names from the industry.
Honorary Chair and Spirit nominee Lily Gladstone will also grace the ceremony with her presence, fresh from her triumph at the recent SAG Awards.
The nominees for the Spirit Awards cover a diverse range of films and TV series, with leading nominations going to A24’s “Past Lives,” Netflix’s “May December,” and Amazon MGM Studio’s “American Fiction.” These three top contenders are vying for the Best Feature award alongside other acclaimed productions.
Last year’s Spirit Awards winner, A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” made waves with its seven wins and subsequent success at the Oscars, setting the stage for this year’s competition.
In the realm of television, the Best New Scripted Series category promises a fierce battle, with contenders like “Beef,” “Dreaming Whilst Black,” and “Jury Duty” in the running for the prestigious award.
The gender-neutral acting categories showcase a diverse lineup of talent, featuring performances from Jessica Chastain, Greta Lee, Natalie Portman, and Jeffrey Wright in the film category, and Emma Corrin, Betty Gilpin, and Steven Yeun in the TV category. With such a stellar roster of nominees, anticipation for the upcoming ceremony is at an all-time high.