The annual awards ceremony, celebrating the most exceptional films, TV series and artists of last year, is being hosted by Aidy Bryant.
Movies are only eligible for a Spirit Award if they have a budget of less than $30 million, so there are some awards favorites like Maestro and Killers of the Flower Moon that are not nominated.
American Fiction, May December, and Past Lives lead the pack this year with five nominations each.
This year marks the show’s 39th anniversary, which also serves as Film Independent’s annual fundraising gala. The organization is dedicated to promoting and supporting independent films and storytellers.
The show is being broadcast live on YouTube on Sunday (February 25) from Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif., beginning at 5 p.m. ET.
Matthew Patrick, aka MatPat, has announced on Tuesday (January 7) that he is stepping away from the platform and retiring after 13 years on YouTube!
The 37-year-old started the The Game Theorists channel on YouTube in 2011 with his wife Stephanie, and since has gained over 18 million subscribers on that channel.
On the channel, MatPat has explored “the vast lore of Minecraft, piece together the craziest FNAF conspiracies, and cover the whole world of indie gaming.”
Kevin Hart is taking legal action against Tasha K (real name Latasha Kebe), a YouTuber who conducted an interview with one of his former assistants.
The 41-year-old comedian and actor is suing the controversial content creator and his former assistant Miesha Shakes for extortion and invasion of privacy after an interview about him was released.
Court documents include additional details about the lawsuit.
Trisha Paytas opened up about her past in a new interview.
The 35-year-old YouTuber sat down for an interview with Paper Magazine. During it, she addressed her “problematic” past.
She also recalled an encounter with an “A-list actor” who was shooting a gun in her direction. Amazingly, Trisha said it wasn’t the scariest moment of her life.
The 30-year-old YouTuber and former Olympian has been sentenced to six months in prison after admitting he intentionally crashed his plane to “gain online views,” via People.
Trevor filmed the stunt in Santa Barbara County on November 24, 2021, via the Department of Justice, and reportedly hid the evidence from investigators.