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.
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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
All Best Feature Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best Director Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best Lead Performance Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best Supporting Performance Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best First Feature Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best First Screenplay Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best Documentary Feature Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best International Film Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best Cinematography Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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All Best Editing Winners and Nominees – 40th Independent Spirit Awards 2025
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WINNER
Jazzy
Nominees
All Winners and Nominees – Full 40th Independent Spirit Awards Awards 2025 Category Breakdown
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40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Feature
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Director
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Lead Performance
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Supporting Performance
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Breakthrough Performance
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Feature
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Screenplay
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Documentary Feature
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best International Film
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Cinematography
40th Independent Spirit Awards - Best Editing
