2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Tickets & Info
Tickets & Info
Here’s your chance to catch up on the independent films everyone is talking about this awards season. An exclusive program for Walker, FilmNorth, and Film Independent members, this free series showcases the work of Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees in the categories of Best Feature, Best First Feature, and Best Documentary. Selected for their uniqueness of vision and innovative storytelling, films are chosen by nominating committees composed of a mix of passionate industry professionals, including directors, actors, writers, critics, and past winners.
Walker members at the Contemporaries level and above can reserve up to two tickets online in advance. All other membership levels can pick up tickets at the Main Lobby desk starting one hour prior to the first screening; tickets are first come, first served. Want to upgrade to Contemporaries level? Call the Member Line at 612-375-7655.
FilmNorth and Film Independent members will be able to reserve tickets at filmnorth.org. All reservations must be made by 11 am the day of the event. Reserved tickets must be collected at the Box Office at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each screening, at which time unclaimed tickets will be released.
Copresented with Film Independent and FilmNorth.
Wednesday, Jan 21
Twinless, James Sweeney (Best Feature), 6 pm
One of Them Days, Lawrence Lamont (Best First Feature), 8 pm
A pop-up bar will be open 5–8 pm in the Main Lobby.
Thursday, Jan 22
The Plague, Charlie Polinger (Best Feature), 6 pm
Dust Bunny, Bryan Fuller (Best First Feature), 8 pm
A pop-up bar will be open 5–8 pm in the Main Lobby.
Saturday, Jan 24
The Tale of Silyan, Tamara Kotevska (Best Documentary), 1 pm
Blue Sun Palace, Constance Tsang (Best First Feature), 3 pm
Wednesday, Jan 28
Train Dreams, Clint Bentley (Best Feature), 6 pm
East of Wall, Kate Beecroft (Best First Feature), 8 pm
Thursday, Jan 29
The Perfect Neighbor, Geeta Gandbhir (Best Documentary) 6 pm
Sorry, Baby, Eva Victor (Best Feature), 8 pm
A pop-up bar will be open 5–8 pm in the Main Lobby.
Saturday, Jan 31
Lurker, Alex Russell (Best First Feature), 1 pm
Come See Me in the Good Light, Ryan White (Best Documentary), 3 pm
Not yet a Walker member? Join today and enjoy the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Membership includes free gallery admission; discounts on event tickets, shopping, and dining; exclusive member experiences; and more. Visit walkerart.org/membership or call 612-375-7655.
Assistive Listening Devices are available for most films. Pick up a headset from the Main Lobby Desk.
For more information about accessibility at the Walker, visit our Access page.
For questions about accessibility or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.
For more than 40 years, Film Independent has helped filmmakers get their projects made and seen. The nonprofit organization’s core mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent members vote for the winners of the Spirit Awards, the premier awards event for the independent film and television community. Members include filmmakers, film industry leaders, and film lovers.
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