Nominations Announced for 2025 Spirit Awards

The 2025 Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced, with Neon’s 'Anora' and A24’s 'I Saw the TV Glow' leading the film categories with six nominations each. In television, FX/Hulu's 'Shogun' garnered five nominations, followed by Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' and FX/Hulu's 'English Teacher' with four each. The awards celebrate low-budget American films and breakthrough TV programs, with eligibility criteria including a production budget of under $30 million. The ceremony will be hosted by Aidy Bryant on February 22, 2025, and streamed live on various platforms. Notably, the Spirit Awards have increasingly aligned with the Oscars, as several previous winners have gone on to receive Academy Award nominations. The nominations highlight the diversity and creativity within independent filmmaking, emphasizing unique visions and narratives.