
An awards present in Los Angeles by the seashore? Attempt one which’s on the seashore.
The Movie Impartial Spirit Awards is held in a tent close to the Santa Monica pier in shiny daylight (2 p.m. PST). For this fortieth version, “Saturday Night time Reside” alum Aidy Bryant returns for her second 12 months as host, shepherding a present that honors and celebrates unbiased movie and tv.
Although there may be appreciable distinction between the Indie Spirit Awards and the barrage of trophies given out throughout this time of 12 months, crossover does exist between the movie nominees for this and the Oscars, together with for “A Actual Ache,” “Substance,” “Anora” and “Sing Sing.” However this ceremony additionally acknowledges true up and comers, in classes such because the John Cassavetes Award (for the artistic crew behind movies made for lower than $1 million) and First Screenplay.
Perhaps as a result of the present, which shall be live-streamed, is held within the afternoon, there’s a informal high quality that runs by means of the telecast. However don’t be fooled, stars nonetheless convey their fashion chops, and Ms. Bryant could have mentioned it finest final 12 months throughout her monologue: “I heard that this awards present wasn’t fancy, however actually this is among the prime ten nicest tents I’ve ever been in.”