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The Film Independent Spirit Awards, held on Sunday afternoon to honor the best low-budget films and TV shows of the year, were presented in a rather light-hearted manner compared to the typical awards shows in Tinsel Town. Things look a little different this year, too. The show, which has traditionally been held in a tent near the Santa Monica Pier, is moving to the Hollywood Palladium for the first time since 1994 as its longtime waterfront location undergoes renovations in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics. “In the spirit of independent filmmaking, we don’t have a license. So stay alert, act casual and move fast,” host Ego Nwodim joked to the audience.
The two-and-a-half-hour ceremony was broadcast live on YouTube without commercial breaks, which sped up the pace but also meant guests didn’t have the usual opportunity to mingle. Instead, the crowd, which included Keke Palmer, Issa Rae, Amy Madigan and Jesse Plemons, sat in their seats and enjoyed a cold meal while watching the game. saturday night live The celebrity host does her thing.
Zoey Deutch new wave, It was nice to be recognized as it was one of her favorite rituals. “I’ve made a lot of independent films – maybe more than 16. This morning I was counting how many independent films I’ve made! I can say with confidence that I know what it’s like to make an independent film, I know how challenging it is but very rewarding,” the Valentino-wearing actress told me Fashion. “It’s great to have an event and a space that recognizes and celebrates the tremendous work, effort and care that goes into making independent films. I really love this event.”
In order to qualify for the Spirit Awards, a production cannot have a budget exceeding $30 million, so Oscar front-runners such as one battle after another and sinner Not among them. Since 2022, the organization has become gender neutral in 10 performance categories. This year, nominees in the Best Actor (Film) category include Rose Byrne (If I had legs I would kick you) Joel Edgerton (train dream), Dylan O’Brien (unparalleled), Tessa Thompson (Haida), Ben Whishaw (Peter Hugar Day), Everett Brunk (plague)Zhang Zhen (Lucky Lu), Theodore Pearland (Lurker), Catherine Chalfont (a familiar touch), and Kirk Palmer (one of the days). “This is my first time here,” Palmer told Fashion Wearing a classic Dior dress designed by John Galliano on the arrival carpet. “It’s always incredible when people recognize what you do. I do what I do because I love it.”
