Clint Bentley’s lyrical Denis Johnson adaptation “Train Dreams ” won the top film award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, while “Adolescence” dominated the television categories. Both were released on Netflix.

From Kumail Nanjiani joking he's a “white guy” to Natasha Rothwell going off script, here are some of the highlights from the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday.

The 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards delivered major surprises as several top-nominated films and performers went home empty-handed. Discover the winners and biggest snubs of the night.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As awards season heats up in the race to the Oscars finish line, the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards — taking place today at the Hollywood Palladium — recognizes the best in this ...

Host Ego Nwodim speaks onstage during the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Hollywood Palladium Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Director Philip Barantini’s Adolescence and Clint Bentley’s Train Dreams won big at last night’s Film Independent ...