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Spirit Awards 2026: Snubs–Top Nominees ‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘One of Them Days,’ ‘Twinless’ Shut Out

Both Peter Hujar’s Day and One of Them Days received critical attention, but when it came to Spirit Awards wins, Sunday wasn’t either film’s day.

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Oscars History: How and Why the Awards Went Global

This year the Academy had more worthy options from all over the world to consider than ever before.

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Queer Cinema 2026: Teddy Award, First Queer Film Honor, at 40

The list of Teddy winners since then reads like a who’s who of independent filmmaking, including Todd Haynes, Tilda Swinton, Derek Jarman, Céline Sciamma, François Ozon, Christine Vachon.

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Spirit Awards 2026: Snubs–Top Nominees ‘Peter Hujar’s Day,’ ‘One of Them Days,’ ‘Twinless’ Shut Out

Both Peter Hujar’s Day and One of Them Days received critical attention, but when it came to Spirit Awards wins, Sunday wasn’t either film’s day.

Spirit Awards 2026: “Train Dreams,” Best Feature, Best Director at Film Independent Spirit Awards

“Train Dream” earned three awards. Clint Bentley won the Spirit Award for best director for the film, which also got best cinematography for Adolpho Veloso.

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Rose Byrne 0Adds Spirit Award for Lead Actor to Other Kudos (LAFCA)

“I share this with Mary Bronstein, my writer, director, who fought for eight years to get this movie made. It’s a deeply personal story”–Rose Byrne

Queer Cinema 2026: Teddy Award, First Queer Film Honor, at 40

The list of Teddy winners since then reads like a who’s who of independent filmmaking, including Todd Haynes, Tilda Swinton, Derek Jarman, Céline Sciamma, François Ozon, Christine Vachon.