The Film Independent Spirit Awards are pulling up anchor from the iconic Santa Monica beach they've long called home. Just two days after the 2025 ceremony, a new report has announced that the Spirit Awards will no longer be taking place at its regular oceanfront venue.

"There's a good chance you're making a film for free or making next to nothing on production or sale," the "Anora" filmmaker said while accepting Best Director

Baker won the best director award for his film 'Anora' on Saturday, and took the opportunity to advocate for keeping the indie film genre alive.