The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards are scheduled to occur on Sunday, February 25th on the beautiful beach in Santa Monica. This prestigious event aims to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements in independent film and television over the past year. The ceremony is set to be hosted by the talented Aidy Bryant, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live, and will kick off at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed on various platforms including the YouTube pages of IMDb and Film Independent, as well as on Film Independent’s X channel. Additionally, viewers can catch the action on Deadline’s platform.
Star-Studded Lineup of Presenters
Accompanying Aidy Bryant in presenting the awards on Sunday will be a star-studded lineup of entertainment industry professionals. Some of the presenters include Joel Kim Booster, Adam Brody, Danielle Brooks, Sterling K. Brown, Quinta Brunson, and Emma Corrin, among many others. These esteemed presenters will be on hand to congratulate and celebrate the winners of various categories at the Spirit Awards. Notably, Lily Gladstone, this year’s Honorary Chair and Spirit nominee, will also be in attendance. Lily recently secured a victory at the SAG Awards, positioning her as the front runner for an upcoming Oscar in her category.
Leading Film Nominees at the Spirit Awards
As the anticipation builds for the Spirit Awards, the film nominees are generating buzz for their exceptional work in the independent film industry. A24’s “Past Lives,” Netflix’s “May December,” and Amazon MGM Studio’s “American Fiction” are the top contenders with five nominations each. These films are all vying for the coveted Best Feature award, alongside other nominees such as Searchlight’s “All of Us Strangers,” Sony Pictures Classics’ “We Grown Now,” and Mubi’s “Passages.” Last year, A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” took home the Best Feature award, along with multiple other accolades, setting the stage for a successful awards season leading up to the Oscars.