Celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking with the 2012 FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS this month! With a selection of innovative and daring films, including premiering movies THE TREE OF LIFE, CEREMONY and THE BEAVER be prepared to be taken to a rarely seen world of unique characters and strong stories.
2012 FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
Premieres Sat, 23 Jun @ 9pm
Hosted by: Seth Rogen
The Film Independent Spirit Awards has made a name for itself as the premier awards event for the independent film community. It’s a celebration of the spirited pioneers who bring a unique vision to filmmaking.
The Spirit Awards ceremony also brings together the top talent from independent film and Hollywood. Trophies are presented for the years’ best achievements in independent film, with statues awarded for Best Feature, Best First Feature, Best Feature Made for Under $500,000 (the John Cassavetes Award), and many more.
THE BEAVER
Premieres Fri, 22 Jun @ 11pm
Starring: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and Anton Yelchin
Directed by: Jodie Foster
Walter has hit rock bottom, but in his darkest hour he finds a rather unusual saviour: a beaver hand-puppet that takes over Walter's life in an attempt to change things for the better.
Thursday, 21 Jun @ 10:45pm
NEVER LET ME GO
Independent Spirit Awards® Nominated
Starring: Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield
Directed by: Mark Romanek
Kathy, Tommy and Ruth spend their whole childhood together, but when they leave the shelter of the school they learn not only that they will die, but also the terrible truth of their unique fate.
THE TREE OF LIFE
Premieres Wed, 20 Jun @ 10:40pm
Academy Awards® Nominated
- Best Cinematography
- Best Directing
- Best Motion Picture of the Year
Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain
Directed by: Terrence Malick
The impressionistic life journey of the eldest son of a Midwestern family in the 1950's as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father.
BARRY MUNDAY
Tue, 19 Jun @ 10:55pm
Starring: Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer and Chloe Sevigny
Directed by: Chris D'Arienzo
A man wakes up after being attacked to realize that he's missing his manhood and facing a paternity lawsuit filed by a woman he had a one-night stand with.
CEREMONY
Premieres Mon, 18 Jun @ 11:15pm
Starring: Uma Thurman, Michael Angarano and Reece Thompson
Directed by: Max Winkler
After his short-lived but passionate affair with Zoe, Sam is sure that she is his "one" and will go to any lengths to get her back.