An awards show in Los Angeles by the beach? Try one that’s on the beach. The Film Independent Spirit Awards is held in a tent near the Santa Monica pier in bright daylight (2 p.m. PST).

Before the Oscars light up Hollywood, the Film Independent Spirit Awards is bringing everyone down to the beach. Its annual celebration has been hosted at the Santa Monica Pier for many years, but ...

Hollywood is hitting the beach as the 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards get underway at Santa Monica Pier, hosted by Aidy Bryant. 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet Photos: Danielle ...

Joe Locke, Patti LuPone and Kathryn Hahn attend the 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 22, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards Image Credit: Gregg ...

The 40th anniversary Film Independent Spirit Awards got underway Saturday afternoon, and plenty of stars and filmmakers from the indie world walked the blue carpet ahead of the ceremony.