Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced live on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7:00am Pacific/10:00am Eastern on Film Independent’s YouTube channel. Scroll down for the full list of contenders, and find out who wins during a ceremony hosted by comedian Aidy Bryant on Feb.

See the full list of nominations for the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Queer films and artists dominated the nominations at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards. I Saw the TV Glow earned six nominations, leading all films alongside Anora, which also had six. Following the Gotham Awards, the Independent Spirit Awards recognize excellence in independent cinema.

The romantic comedy “Anora” and horror film “I Saw the TV Glow” each earned a leading six nominations Wednesday for the 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards, which honor the best independent film productions from the past year.

With six nominations each, "Anora" and "I Saw the TV Glow" lead on the film side, while "Shōgun" collected five nominations in the TV section.

The nominees for the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards were announced on Wednesday, Decembre 4. Leading the pack of all contenders

The Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations are out and "A Real Pain," "English Teacher" and "Shogun" could be picking up awards!

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazals maiden production Girls Will Be Girls continues its journey of international acclaim as it secures two prestigious nominations at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards. The film is among the top five contenders for the John Cassavetes Award,

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's debut film production Girls Will Be Girls has earned two nominations — the John Cassavetes Award and Best Supporting Performance for Kani Kusruti — at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards.

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal's Girls Will Be Girls has been nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards. The film has been directed by Shuchi Talati.