Independent Spirit Awards will air the Thursday before the Oscars as a primetime event

Variety

The Film Independent Spirit Awards has announced it is moving its ceremony up by two days to Thursday, April 22. The Independent Spirit Awards is usually scheduled for the afternoon on the day before the Oscars. The Spirit Awards are scheduled to kick off at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT  on April 22. “The Spirit Awards are a time for us to come together — filmmakers and film lovers alike — and celebrate the movies, shows and performances that have sustained us through these incredibly challenging times,” said Film Independent President Josh Welsh. “While 2020 left a lot to be desired, it was an amazing year for film and TV. Visual storytellers with powerful and unique voices brought us so much joy and light during these difficult months. We’re thrilled to share our nominations with the world, and I encourage everyone to join Film Independent and vote on the winners.”