Independent Spirit Awards, Anora

'Anora' wins three Spirit Awards, including best film, and eyes Oscar success
"Anora" won three major awards at the 40th Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, including best picture, best director and best acting performance.
‘Anora’ Wins Big At Film Independent Spirit Awards – Complete Winners List
The indie romantic comedy sensation "Anora" continues its awards season momentum with three major wins at the 2025 Film Independent Spirt Awards on Saturday.
‘Anora’ wins at an emotionally charged Spirit Awards
Director Sean Baker's Oscar front-runner won three more prizes, with "A Real Pain" winning two. "Shōgun" and "Baby Reindeer" dominated the TV categories.
‘Anora’ dominates 2025 Independent Spirit Awards: See all the winners
Anora continued its February roll through awards season, dominating the 40th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday with wins for Best Feature, Best Director for Sean Baker and Best Lead Performance for star Mikey Madison.
The Film Independent Spirit Awards Will Move Away from Its Iconic Beach Location in 2026
The Film Independent Spirit Awards will not take place on the Santa Monica beach in 2026 due prep for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
'Anora' and 'Baby Reindeer' win top prizes at the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards
The Independent Spirit Awards celebrates the best in independent film and television, offering a more irreverent take on the Oscars.
Spirit Award ‘Anora’ Director Winner Sean Baker: “Indie Film Is Struggling More Than Ever”
Anora Best Director Spirit Award winner Sean Baker championed indie cinema in his acceptance speech, exclaiming that it’s “struggling more than ever” with little pay for those who provide a cultural zeitgeist for Hollywood and cinema.
Spirit Awards Winners List: ‘Anora’ Wins Big, Taking Home Best Feature, Lead Performance and Director
Independent Spirit Awards took place in Santa Monica on Feb. 22, with Aidy Bryant as host for the second year in a row. “Anora” was the biggest winner of the day, being named best feature while Sean Baker and Mikey Madison took home individual trophies for best director and lead performance.
Spirit Awards Winners List: ‘Anora’ Nabs Three Wins, Including Best Feature
Sean Baker, Mikey Madison, Jesse Eisenberg, Keiran Culkan, Richard Gadd, Nava Mau, Jessica Gunning, 'Flow,' 'Didi' and 'Shogun' were among the winners.
Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards
The Spirit Awards, held in a beachside tent in Santa Monica, is the shaggier, more irreverent sister to the Academy Awards.
'Anora' wins big at the Independent Spirit Awards
"Anora" was the big winner at Saturday's Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., taking home the prizes for Best Feature, Best Director and Best Lead Performance.
SAG Awards Snubs and Surprises: ‘Anora' Shut Out After Recent Wins as Timothée Chalamet Takes Best Actor
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SAG Awards recap: Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, 'Conclave' gain steam ahead of Oscars
USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa recaps the 2025 SAG Awards, where the Oscar chances for Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore and ...