The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards are back, celebrating the best in indie film and TV. With nominations led by Anora and I Saw the TV Glow, here’s everything you need to know.

With the Oscars fast approaching, the SAG and Spirit Awards provide final insights into Best Picture and acting race frontrunners. Will Anora secure its lead, or are surprises in store?

Discover how Sam & David Cutler-Kreutz crafted “A LIEN,” an Oscar-nominated short film exploring the harrowing realities of the U.S. immigration system. Read our exclusive interview on the film’s themes, production, and impact.

Phillip Gellat’s The First Word on Horror is a gripping new documentary series profiling today’s most influential horror writers. Read our in-depth interview with Gellat as he discusses the series’ inspirations, storytelling techniques, and the future of horror literature.

Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz’s A Lien turns the bureaucratic nightmare of immigration into a tense, harrowing thriller. Read our full review of the Oscar-nominated live-action short.

Juliette Binoche will lead the Cannes 2025 Jury, succeeding Greta Gerwig. Explore her cinematic legacy, activism, and what her presidency means for the festival’s future.

Molly Gordon will direct, write, and star in A24’s upcoming comedy Peaked, a film about two former high school queens trying to relive their glory days at their 10-year reunion.

Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe star in Lurker, a sharp psychological thriller about the seductive power of proximity to fame. Read our full review.

James Griffiths’ The Ballad of Wallis Island is a tender comedy-drama about a long-lost folk duo reuniting for an unlikely performance. With standout performances from Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden, and Tim Key, the film explores nostalgia, love, and the power of music. Read our full review.

Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen star in Rabbit Trap, a hypnotic ASMR-infused folk horror that explores the intersection of sound, trauma, and ancient magic. Read our Sundance review.