#FiPresents was honored to host a Live Read of Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just an Accident’. Narrated by James Sweeney, performed by Mo Amer, Omar Benson Miller, Reza Diako, Payam Banifaz, Artemis Pebdani and Mitra Jouhari, with music by Hamid Behrouzinia. 📸: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

🏆 The Spirit Award for Best Members goes to the #FiMembers who celebrated the 41st #SpiritAwards with us at our HQ for the annual Viewing Party. The best of independent film and television are chosen by you! Join as a #FiMember today, and vote for the 2027 Spirit Awards winners: bit.ly/joinFi

#Filmmakers, “Don’t wait for anyone to give permission, just make the thing.” Cherien Dabis (‘All That’s Left of You’), is a #FiFellow (Directing Lab & Fast Track ’05), and a Best International Film Nominee at the 2026 #SpiritAwards. Learn more about our programs: bit.ly/FiArtistDevelopment

#ICYMI: Meet the six filmmakers selected for the fifth annual Amplifier Fellowship! With support from Netflix + $180K in grants, we’re providing our #FiFellows with a full year of creative and strategic support, customized mentorship & professional coaching. Learn more: bit.ly/4aL0pRL

So thrilled to have Regina King moderate #FiPresents An Evening with Chloé Zhao, happening tomorrow, 7:00 PM at the DGA. ✨ Read more: www.indiewire.com/news/events/...

LAST CALL for the #FiPresents Live Read of ‘It Was Just an Accident’. Directed by 2026 #SpiritAwards Nominee James Sweeney ('Twinless'), and performed by an outstanding cast. One-night-only. TONIGHT, 7:30 pm at the Wallis. 🎟️ TIX: bit.ly/4qFhUaz

📣 Announcing the 6 talented filmmakers selected for our fifth Amplifier Fellowship! Each #FiFellow receives a $30k grant, and support for their project on both the creative and entrepreneurial sides. Thank you to @Netflix for partnering with us. 💫 Learn more: www.thewrap.com/creative-con...

Join us TONIGHT, 7:30 PM at our HQ for the first part of our NEW series, NanoWave: The Microbudget Film (r)evolution. 💸🎬 Hear Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper dive into how they their film ‘Burt’ for only $7,000. 👉 Free for #FiMembers! Join & register NOW: bit.ly/4tgmiPU

Anyone can cook, and make movies. 🧑‍🍳✨ Monday inspo from Alex Russell, writer/director of ‘Lurker', which won Best First Feature and First Screenplay at the 2026 #SpiritAwards. Watch the full speech & more here: bit.ly/3ZUWE5T

CAST REVEAL! Tomorrow’s #FiPresents Live Read of 'It Was Just an Accident' stars Mo Amer, Omar Benson Miller, Payam Banifaz, Artemis Pebdani & Reza Diako. For one night only, Jafar Panahi brings his Palme d’Or–winning film to life. 🎟️ FEW TIX LEFT: bit.ly/4qFhUaz

This is manifestation, right? 🏆 Another congrats to our Best Breakthrough Performance #SpiritAwards winner Kayo Martin (‘The Plague’). 📸: Amy Sussman (1) & Monica Schipper (4)/Getty Images

Inspiring words to young filmmakers from Amy Madigan. 💫 Madigan was a Best Supporting Female nominee back in 1997 for ‘Loved’, and was back at the 2026 #SpiritAwards as a presenter. Watch highlights from the carpet here: bit.ly/4rkxCsP

The 41st Film Independent #SpiritAwards blue carpet brewed up these iconic moments thanks to Lavazza. Cheers to our indie storytellers! ☕️💙 ✨ Watch highlights from the carpet here: bit.ly/4rkxCsP 📸: Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Join #FiPresents for An Evening With… Chloé Zhao at the DGA next THU, FEB 26. 🎞️✨ We’ll rewind through her life and career; from her first feature ‘Songs My Brothers Taught Me’, to her newest Oscar-nominated film ‘Hamnet’, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. TIX ON SALE NOW: bit.ly/4rwrttU

#FiPresents is back at @thewallisbh for a one-night-only Live Read of ‘It Was Just an Accident’ next TUE, FEB 24! Don’t miss this Oscar, Golden Globe & BAFTA–nominated drama come to life with director Jafar Panahi and a brand-new cast to be revealed soon. 👀 🎟️ TIX ON SALE NOW: bit.ly/4qFhUaz

🚨 Spots are filling up fast! #HBCU alumni in film & television, grab your FREE Film Independent Membership thanks to the generous support of the creative teams behind 'American Fiction' and 'Creed III'. A limited time opportunity! Apply NOW: bit.ly/3MD5WAj

The independent spirit was loud and proud on the #SpiritAwards blue carpet. 💙 See more from our celebration of independent artists on YouTube: youtu.be/W6N_xe9zJN4?...

Rev. Jesse Jackson played a pivotal role in not only the civil rights struggle of the 1960s, but for the improvement of American lives. To honor his extraordinary legacy, we’re revisiting 8 meaningful films that spark dialogue, reflection & action. Read more about the films here: bit.ly/4c6ktix

Train Dreams was named best feature at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards | @filmindependent.org

#SpiritAwards Host Ego Nwodim channeled serious Hedda energy thanks to Dylan O’Brien. 🤭 More nasty rumors here: bit.ly/3Ocwklc

Keke Palmer, Jenny Slate, Dylan O'Brien, Rose Byrne and Issa Rae are in attendance at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Hollywood.

Clint Bentley, the Film Independent Spirit Awards choo-choo-choose you. ‘Train Dreams’ won big at the Indie Spirits, as did ‘Adolescence.’ Now they only have the TV BAFTAs to clean up at. Sad!

The year's best indies were celebrated Sunday as Hollywood gathered for the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunset Blvd.

Rose Byrne, 'Train Dreams' take top honors at 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Clint Bentley's lyrical Denis Johnson adaptation "Train Dreams" won the top film award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, while "Adolescence" dominated the television categories. Both were released on Netflix. https://to.pbs.org/4cydD5n

Sorry, Baby has won best screenplay at the 2026 Spirit Awards.

THE SECRET AGENT wins Best International Film at the Independent Spirit Awards. “Cinema is a manifestation of memory itself. and remembering is also a political act.”🇧🇷🏆

That’s how you lead. 👏 Rose Byrne, winner of Best Lead Performance for ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ at the 2026 #SpiritAwards. Watch her full speech here: bit.ly/4aTmX2t

Spirits were high at the 41st Film Independent #SpiritAwards After Party at #WHollywood with Independent Film Company & Shudder. 🥂Endless thanks to everyone who made it a night to remember. Full list of winners: bit.ly/4kAoNIM 📸: Jordan Strauss (1-3); Todd Williamson (4)

All aboard for ‘Trains Dreams’! 🚂✨ The film swept up three trophies at the 41st Film Independent #SpiritAwards: Best Feature, Best Director, and Best Cinematography. See their winning moments on YouTube: bit.ly/4kAVqWO 📸: Monica Schipper, Kevin Winter, Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Good night Hollywood Palladium. 🌙💤 See you in the morning. The 2026 #SpiritAwards are streaming tomorrow at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET on Film Independent and IMDB's YouTube! Watch here: bit.ly/4txlNkv

⏰ Writers, apps for the Episodic Lab close this MON, FEB 16! Hear from past #FiFellow Van Nguyen about her time in the Lab developing her project 'Descent'. Join as a #FiMember & apply: www.filmindependent.org/blog/guest-p...

✨ The trophies are polished, and so are our presenters. Meet the 2026 #SpiritAwards presenters: Francois Arnaud, Rose Byrne, Kaia Gerber, Dylan O’Brien, Keke Palmer and more! Watch them announce the winners TOMORROW at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET on YouTube: bit.ly/4txlNkv

Send this to your #Galentine. 💌 Expect more Xs and Os when the winners are revealed at tomorrow’s 2026 #SpiritAwards! Stream LIVE on YouTube via Film Independent and IMDb at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET: bit.ly/4txlNkv 📸: The 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards by Kevin Mazur & Kevin Winter/Getty Images

💸🎬 In the first part of our NEW series NanoWave: The Microbudget Film (r)evolution, we’re putting the spotlight on Joe Burke and Oliver Cooper who made the film ‘Burt for only ’$7,000. Moderated by Felix Werner (HieronyVision) 👉 Free for #FiMembers! Join & register here: bit.ly/4tgmiPU

⏰ The countdown is on. The 2026 #SpiritAwards are THIS SUNDAY! 💫 Join host Ego Nwodim and watch the winners revealed LIVE at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET on YouTube via Film Independent & IMDb. 👉 Stream here: bit.ly/4txlNkv

Lulu Wang is our Honorary Chair for the 2026 #SpiritAwards! 🎉 A longtime member of the Film Independent family, Wang is a 2014 Project Involve #FiFellow & 2019 Spirit Awards Winner (‘The Farewell’). Celebrate with us on Sunday! 💫 LIVE on YouTube at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET. Learn more: bit.ly/4rNIvmP

We can't wait for Ego Nwodim to host the 2026 #SpiritAwards this Sunday! Read more here: www.goldderby.com/film/2026/eg...

Want to attend the 2026 #SpiritAwards? This is your chance! Limited tables can be purchased, with individual seats available exclusively to Arts Circle #FiMembers, at the Spirit level and above. 🎟️ Learn more: bit.ly/4aKbu5f

Will Lisa from Temecula or Miss Eggy make an appearance at the 2026 #SpiritAwards? 👀 Watch SNL alum, Ego Nwodim host her first Spirit Awards this Sunday at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET! Streaming live on Youtube. Read more: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Judy Hopps is the only right answer. 🐰🥕 Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas found their inner Zootopia characters at the 'Zootopia 2' #FiPresents Live Read.

⏰ 5 DAYS LEFT! #FiMembers can apply to the Episodic Lab until MON, FEB 16! Join & apply: bit.ly/3LY1a08 Writers, this is your chance to boost your career with one-on-one guidance and pitch to studio and network execs. Plus, one #FiFellow will receive the $20k Sloan grant!

🍿 Make tonight movie night! Registered participants, it's the LAST day to watch the online #FiPresents screening of ‘Esta Isla (This Island)’. ‘Esta Isla (This Island)’ is a 2026 #SpiritAwards Nominee for the John Cassavetes Award. Find out who wins THIS SUN, FEB 15 on YouTube at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET!

Patrick Warburton stuns in new mane. 🐴📸 At the #FiPresents Live Read of ‘Zootopia 2’, Patrick Warburton reprised his role of Mayor Winddancer. 📸: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Calling all recent HBCU alumni aspiring to work in film and TV! We’re offering FREE Film Independent Memberships to a limited number of applicants. Don’t miss out! Apply here: bit.ly/3MD5WAj

Ego Nwodim may not be ready to host Christmas, but she's ready to host the 2026 #SpiritAwards this Sunday. 🏆 Hear more from Ego on Jimmy Kimmel: youtu.be/SB7h0GL-16U?... Don't forget to stream the show LIVE on YouTube at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET!

Get excited for the 2026 #SpiritAwards with first-time host Ego Nwodim, who's taking the stage THIS SUN, FEB 15! Read Ego's interview here: nextbestpicture.com/interview-wi...

Thanks for joining us for the #FiPresents Live Read of ‘Zootopia 2’! 🐰🔎🦊 Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, with returning OG cast members (Ginnifer Goodwin, Yvette Nicole Brown, Josh Dallas, Nate Torrence, Alan Tudyk & Patrick Warburton) and more! 📸: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

TONIGHT at 7:30 PM at our HQ! 👗🪡 Join iconic designer Mona May as she explores costuming as a storytelling tool, drawing from her work on Clueless, Enchanted, and Never Been Kissed. 🎬 Free for #FiMembers — join now and RSVP: bit.ly/4ai0XxY

TONIGHT at 7:30 pm! Step into the wild for with our 'Zootopia 2' #FiPresents Live Read! 🐰🔎🦊 🚨 One night only! LAST chance for tickets here: bit.ly/3NTnlVW Returning to Zootopia are original actors, Ginnifer Goodwin, Yvette Nicole Brown, Josh Dallas, Nate Torrence, Alan Tudyk & Patrick Warburton!