Kate Berlant and John Early to Host 2027 Spirit Awards

Film Independent has announced comedians Kate Berlant and John Early as co-hosts of the 42nd Film Independent Spirit Awards, scheduled for March 6, 2027, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

The ceremony will mark the pair’s first time hosting the awards together. Berlant and Early, who have collaborated for more than a decade, said in a joint statement that they were honored to host and joked about the possibility of choking under pressure.

Film Independent President Juan Devis said the organization wanted hosts whose performances were unpredictable. He described Berlant and Early as embodying the originality and fearlessness associated with independent storytelling, and said the organization was looking forward to shaking up the ceremony.

The event is the 42nd edition of the awards, which recognize work in independent film and television. Film Independent has also announced two new award categories for the ceremony: Best International First Feature and the Digital Creator Award. The nominations are scheduled to be announced December 2, 2026.

The ceremony’s March date places it eight days before the 99th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 14, according to Film...