The 1st Independent Spirit Awards were given by Film Independent to honor the best independent filmmaking of 1985.

The LAIFF ran for six years, until it was absorbed into Film Independent in 2001.

Films submitted to the Festival are reviewed by Film Independent's programming department, which evaluates each film, looking for the best in new American and international cinema.

The 6th Independent Spirit Awards were given by Film Independent to honor the best independent film making of 1990.

The 21st Independent Spirit Awards, given by Film Independent on 4 March, 2006, will honor the best in movie for 2005.

The 2nd Independent Spirit Awards were given by Film Independent to honor the best independent 1986 in film.

In 2007, the ceremony was slightly changed to Film Independent's Spirit Awards.

In response, the museum expanded its movie offerings and partnered with Film Independent to launch a new series.

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The prizes are given by Film Independent, a nonprofit group that nurtures indie filmmakers.