Who is hosting the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards?

Melissa Villaseñor
36th Independent Spirit Awards/Hosts

And while we miss our big cacophonous beach tent, it’s hard to imagine having any more fun than we did tonight with host Melissa Villaseñor and this wholly unforgettable 2021 Spirit Awards. So congrats again to all of this year’s nominees and winners—including those of our inaugural TV/streaming categories.

How can I watch the Independent Spirit Awards 2021?

Live Broadcast The 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards will air live on Thursday, April 22 at 10:00 pm, exclusively on IFC and AMC+. IFC subscribers can tune into the broadcast on TV, and AMC+ subscribers can stream the show at amcplus.com.

Where are the Independent Spirit Awards held?

Santa Monica
The Spirit Awards is held on the beach in Santa Monica for the first time. Buck Henry hosts the show for the eighth consecutive year. Neil Jordan delivers the keynote address.

What time are the Spirit Awards?

10 p.m. ET
The 36th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards are set for Thursday live at 10 p.m. ET/PT exclusively on IFC and AMC+, with Saturday Night Live’s Melissa Villaseñor as host of the two-hour ceremony, which will be virtual this year because of the pandemic.

What is meant by independent spirit?

adj. 1 free from control in action, judgment, etc.; autonomous. 2 not dependent on anything else for function, validity, etc.; separate. two independent units make up this sofa.

Who votes for the Independent Spirit Awards?

Members of Film Independent
Voting & Membership The winners of the Spirit Awards are voted upon exclusively by Members of Film Independent.

What is IFC app?

Explore Portlandia, fight the good fight with Stan Against Evil, and get downright NSFW with Brockmire. Tune into live TV or zone out with Sloth, IFC’s slightly off answer to slow TV. Plus, enjoy a lovingly hand-picked selection of cult comedies and fan-favorite movies.

Is independent film a genre?

The Cobbler next to Upstream Color. Annoying people at film festival parties (you’ve met them) will correct you and say that “independent film” is not a genre or a movement. They’ll point out that “independent film” is just an umbrella term originally invented to refer to any film produced outside the studio system.

Which films will be nominated for Oscars 2021?

“The White Tiger”

Is the IFC Free?

The IFC app is free.

Are there any nominations for the Spirit Award?

2021 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced! If nothing else, this past year has certainly taught people a thing or two about rearranging their expectations.

When do the film Independent Spirit Awards come out?

This morning, Film Independent announced nominations for the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Who are the members of the Indie Spirit Awards?

The awards are voted on by members of Film Independent, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the profile of independent cinema and diversity in the industry.

Why are the Independent Spirit Awards so important?

The Film Independent Spirit Awards are keeping the essence of indie cinema alive throughout the most chaotic awards calendars in history.