Watch the indie films everyone is talking about this awards season. An exclusive program for Walker, FilmNorth, and Film Independent members, this free three-week series showcases the work of Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees in the award categories of Best Feature, Best First Feature, and Best Documentary. Films screened were selected by the independent film community for their uniqueness of vision and innovative visual storytelling.
Walker members at the Contemporaries level and above can reserve up to two tickets online in advance. All other membership levels can pick up tickets at the Main Lobby desk starting one hour prior to the first screening. Want to upgrade to Contemporaries level? Call the Member Line at 612.375.7655.
FilmNorth and Film Independent members can reserve tickets at filmnorth.org. All reservations must be made by 11 am the day of the event.
Reserved tickets must be collected at the Box Office at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each screening, at which time unclaimed tickets will be released.
Copresented with Film Independent and FilmNorth.
Friday, Jan 24
Dìdi, Sean Wang (Best First Feature), 6 pm
No Other Land, Yuval Abraham, Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Rachel Szor (Best Documentary), 8 pm
Pop-up bar opens for beverage service in the lobby at 5 pm.
Saturday, Jan 25
Problemista, Julio Torres (Best First Feature), 1 pm
Nickel Boys, RaMell Ross (Best Feature), 3 pm
Thursday, Jan 30
Hummingbirds, Silvia Del Carmen Castaños, Estefanía “Beba” Contreras (Best Documentary), 6 pm
Janet Planet, Annie Baker (Best First Feature), 8 pm
Pop-up bar opens for beverage service in the lobby at 5 pm.
Friday, Jan 31
I Saw the TV Glow, Jane Schoenbrun (Best Feature), 6 pm
The Substance, Coralie Fargeat (Best Feature), 8 pm
Sunday, Feb 2
Patrice: The Movie, Ted Passon (Best Documentary), 1 pm
Anora, Sean Baker (Best Feature), 3 pm
Wednesday, Feb 5
Gaucho Gaucho, Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw (Best Documentary), 6 pm
In the Summers, Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio (Best First Feature), 8 pm
Thursday, Feb 6
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat, Johan Grimonprez (Best Documentary), 7 pm
Pop-up bar opens for beverage service in the lobby at 5 pm.
Saturday, Feb 8
Sing Sing, Greg Kwedar (Best Feature), 1 pm
The Piano Lesson, Malcolm Washington (Best First Feature), 3 pm
Members Do More
Not yet a Walker member? Join today and enjoy the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Membership includes free gallery admission; discounts on event tickets, shopping, and dining; exclusive member experiences, and more. Visit walkerart.org/membership or call 612.375.7600.
About Film Independent
For more than 40 years, Film Independent has helped filmmakers get their projects made and seen. The nonprofit organization’s core mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent members vote for the winners of the Spirit Awards, the premier awards event for the independent film and television community. Members include filmmakers, film industry leaders, and film lovers.
Accessibility
Assistive Listening Devices are available for all films. Pick up a headset from the Lobby Desk.
For more information about accessibility at the Walker, visit our Access page.
For questions on accessibility, or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564, or email access@walkerart.org.
Before Your Visit
Paid underground parking is available on-site. Enter the ramp on Vineland Place at Bryant Avenue. Biking or taking Metro Transit? Learn more.
Visiting the galleries? Enhance your experience by joining a public tour or with self-guided resources accessible for free on Bloomberg Connects.
Personal photography is permitted throughout the Walker and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, but please turn off the flash when visiting the galleries.
To help us promote future events and programs, this event may be photographed or recorded. By attending, you consent to appear in this documentation and its future use by the museum. Please let staff know upon arrival if you prefer not to be photographed.