40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films and television series of 2024, was presented by Film Independent on February 22, 2025 at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. Hosted by Aidy Bryant for the second consecutive year and streamed live on YouTube, the ceremony celebrated breakthrough and established talent in independent filmmaking. Nominations were announced live on YouTube on December 4, 2024, with Anora and I Saw the TV Glow leading the film slate.
Highlights
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Total movie nominations
41
Total movie wins
8
Total people nominations
38
Total people wins
8
Most Nominations
Anora
Most Wins
Anora
Most recognized genres
Drama
Comedy
Horror
Most Nominations
Jane Schoenbrun
Best Feature
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Best Director
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Best Lead Performance
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Best Supporting Performance
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Best Breakthrough Performance
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Best Screenplay
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Best First Feature
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Best First Screenplay
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Best Documentary Feature
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Best International Film
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Best Cinematography
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Best Editing
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WINNER
Jazzy
Nominees
All winners and nominees
Best Feature
Best Director
Best Lead Performance
Best Supporting Performance
Best Breakthrough Performance
Best Screenplay
Best First Feature
Best First Screenplay
Best Documentary Feature
Best International Film
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
