| 37th Independent Spirit Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best in independent film and independent television |
| Date | March 6, 2022 |
| Site | Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | |
| Highlights | |
| Best Feature | The Lost Daughter |
| Most awards | The Lost Daughter (3) |
| Most nominations | Zola (7) |
| Television coverage | |
| Channel | IFC |
The 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films and television series of 2021, were presented by Film Independent on March 6, 2022.[1][2][3][4][5] Traditionally held the Saturday before the Academy Awards, the 2022 date marks a shift in the season, placing the Spirit Awards squarely in the corridor leading into Oscar voting.[1] The nominations were announced on December 14, 2021 by actresses Beanie Feldstein, Regina Hall, and Naomi Watts.[6][7][8] Returning to an in-person ceremony this year, the event was televised in the United States on IFC and streamed exclusively for subscribers by AMC+.[9] Married couple Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman hosted the ceremony.[10]
The grant recipients for the Emerging Filmmakers Awards were announced on February 10, 2022.[11]
Winners and nominees
Film
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Films with multiple nominations and awards
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 7 | Zola |
| 5 | The Novice |
| 4 | The Lost Daughter |
| Test Pattern | |
| Wild Indian | |
| 3 | A Chiara |
| C'mon C'mon | |
| 2 | Jockey |
| The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain | |
| Passing | |
| Pig | |
| Pleasure | |
| Queen of Glory | |
| Red Rocket | |
| Shiva Baby | |
| Swan Song | |
| Sweet Thing | |
| Together Together |
| Awards | Film |
|---|---|
| 3 | The Lost Daughter |
| 2 | Passing |
| Shiva Baby | |
| Zola |
Television
Series with multiple nominations and awards
| Nominations | Series |
|---|---|
| 2 | Blindspotting |
| It's a Sin | |
| Rutherford Falls | |
| Them: Covenant | |
| The Underground Railroad | |
| We Are Lady Parts |
| Awards | Series |
|---|---|
| 2 | Reservation Dogs |
Special awards
John Cassavetes Award
(The award is given to the best feature made for under $500,000; award given to the writer, director, and producer)
- Cryptozoo
- Jockey
- Sweet Thing
- This Is Not a War Story
Robert Altman Award
(The award is given to one film's director, casting director, and ensemble cast)
- Mass – Fran Kranz (director), Henry Russell Bergstein (casting director), Allison Estrin (casting director), Kagen Albright, Reed Birney, Michelle N. Carter, Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton, and Breeda Wool
Emerging Filmmakers Awards
Producers Award
The award honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
- Lizzie Shapiro – Shiva Baby
- Brad Becker-Parton – Italian Studies
- Pin-Chun Liu – Test Pattern
Someone to Watch Award
The award recognizes talented filmmakers of singular vision who have not yet received appropriate recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
- Alex Camilleri – Luzzu
- Gillian Wallace Horvat – I Blame Society
- Michael Sarnoski – Pig
Truer than Fiction Award
The award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not yet received significant recognition. The award includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant.
- Jessica Beshir – Faya Dayi
- Debbie Lum – Try Harder!
- Angelo Madsen Minax – North by Current
See also
References
- 1 2 Hore, Seanna; Santos, Gladys (July 22, 2021). "37th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards Moves to March 6th in 2022" (Press release). Film Independent. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ↑ Hammond, Pete (July 22, 2021). "Indie Spirit Awards Shakeup: 2022 Ceremony Moves from Oscar Weekend and Aims to Broaden Audience and Influence". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ↑ Saperstein, Pat (July 22, 2021). "Indie Spirit Awards Move Up Three Weeks in March to Boost Impact". Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ↑ Lang, Brent; Earl, William; Chapman, Wilson (March 6, 2022). "Spirit Awards 2022 Winners: 'The Lost Daughter', 'Reservation Dogs' Score in Diversity-Focused Ceremony". Variety. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ↑ Patten, Dominic; D'Alessandro, Anthony; Topel, Fred (March 6, 2022). "Film Independent Spirit Awards: 'The Lost Daughter' Takes Home Best Feature as Netflix Reigns with Six wins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ↑ Davis, Clayton (November 23, 2021). "Beanie Feldstein, Regina Hall and Naomi Watts to Announce Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ↑ "These are the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees". Film Independent. December 14, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ↑ Long, Brent; Tangcay, Jazz (December 14, 2021). "Indie Spirit Awards 2022: Full List of Nominations". Variety. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (March 6, 2022). "How to Watch Today's Spirit Awards Online & on TV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ↑ Warren, Matt (February 11, 2022). "Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman to Host the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards". Film Independent. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ↑ Hailu, Selome (February 10, 2022). "Film Independent Spirit Awards Announce 2022 Emerging Filmmaker Grant Winners". Variety. Retrieved February 10, 2022.