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.
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
Thursday, Jan 22
The Plague, Charlie Polinger (Best Feature), 6 pm
Dust Bunny, Bryan Fuller (Best First Feature), 8 pm
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
Saturday, Jan 31
Lurker, Alex Russell (Best First Feature), 1 pm
Come See Me in the Good Light, Ryan White (Best Documentary), 3 pm
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