Actress and comedian Aidy Bryant will host the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards. This 2024 Spirit Awards will mark the 39th edition of the annual awards show honoring the best of independent cinema and television, while also celebrating the 30th anniversary of Film Independent’s influential Artist Development program.
The awards nominees will be announced on December 5th at 7 a.m. PST. Winners will be revealed at the awards show on February 25th in Santa Monica and will be streamed live on the IMDb and Film Independent’s YouTube channels, and across other social platforms, beginning at 2 p.m. PST.
“We’re thrilled to have the incandescently talented Aidy Bryant joining us to host the 39th annual Spirit Awards” said Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent. “Through her humor, skill and seemingly endless supply of energy she has been entertaining audiences for years, and we can’t wait to see what she has in store for us as we celebrate independent artists on February 25th.”
An acclaimed comedian and actress, Bryant got her start as a writer and performer with The Second City in Chicago before joining the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2012, where she starred for 10 seasons. During her time on SNL, Bryant was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. While still performing on the show, Bryant split her time to star in, co-create and showrun the Hulu series Shrill for three seasons. She was nominated for her third Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in Shrill, this one for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Bryant recently signed an overall deal with Universal Television, where she is currently in development on multiple projects including her new television vehicle, Lonely Hearts Club, which Ari Aster is producing for Peacock. Bryant also currently lends her voice as the lead character, “Emmy the Lovebug,” in Netflix’s animated series, Human Resources.
Past Spirit Awards hosts have included Hasan Minhaj, Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman, Melissa Villaseñor, Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon and Kumail Nanjiani, Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, Patton Oswalt, Andy Samberg, Rainn Wilson, Joel McHale, Sarah Silverman, Samuel L. Jackson, Queen Latifah and John Waters.
The Spirit Awards is the nonprofit arts organization’s primary fundraiser for its year-round slate of programs, which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity and inclusion across the film industry. The upcoming show will mark Film Independent’s second collaboration with Emmy Award-winning producer Eddie Delbridge of Live Digital Entertainment. Shawn Davis is returning for his 22nd year with the Spirit Awards, as executive producer. Also returning are producers Danielle Federico and Andrew Schaff.
Allison Janney to receive 2025 MUAHS Distinguished Artisan Award
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-Oscar-winning actress Allison Janney will be presented with the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) Distinguished Artisan Award, the union’s top honor, at the 12th Annual MUAHS Awards. Hosted by Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson, the MUAHS Awards will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Known for her versatile and award-winning performances across film, television and theater, Janney has received a myriad of accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards. Currently, she stars in Netflix’s “The Diplomat” and the Apple TV+ hit series “Palm Royale.” “Allison Janney brings such an eclectic range of fascinating characters to life in collaboration with her make-up and hair teams. Her talent and versatility as an actress have won the hearts of fans on screen, TV, and stage around the world. In her multi-award-winning career, she has portrayed a variety of memorable characters--from an estranged mother to the Vice President of the United States. We are excited to present the Artisan award to Allison and celebrate her achievements in the entertainment industry,” said Julie Socash, president, MUAHS, IATSE Local 706. The Distinguished Artisan Award is presented to an artist whose consistent collaboration with Local 706 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists has richly enhanced and created memorable characters throughout their career. Allison Janney’s transformation into iconic characters has enthralled audiences and inspired countless artists in the industry. She joins the ranks of previous recipients of the MUAHS Distinguished... Read More