Premier Sponsors for the 2009 show are IFC, Netflix, Elle, AMC, LaCoste, and Piaget. Principal Sponsors are Acura, Heineken, Garnier, and Tourism Australia. The official spirits of the Spirit Awards will be provided by G. H. Mumm Champagne and Jameson Irish Whiskey. Guests will enjoy Mumm Cordon Rouge champagne and Jameson specialty cocktails, including the Jameson & Ginger. Hotel Shangri-La, Casa Del Mar, and Shutters on the Beach are the Official Host Hotels. Wire Image is the Official Photographer of Film Independent. American Airlines is the Official Airline Partner of Film Independent. ON 3 Productions, the provider of customized gifting experiences backstage at the entertainment industry's most prestigious events, will once again be producing The Official Presenter Gift Lounge and Official Ceremony Gift Bags. FIJI Water is the official water of the Spirit Awards.
The 2009 Film Independent Spirit Awards will take place in a tent on the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday, February 21,. As previously announced, Steve Coogan will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The show airs live beginning at 5pm EST and 2pm PST on IFC (Independent Film Channel) with an edited re-broadcast later that evening on AMC at 10pm EST. IFC.com will deliver up-to-the-minute news and video on the event, including articles, lists, interviews with nominees, and more. In addition, FilmIndependent.org will be streaming live interviews during the red carpet arrivals and from the press room. In addition, winner updates and photos will be added to the site throughout the course of the ceremony.
As Premier Sponsors of the 2009 show, IFC and AMC will co-sponsor a hospitality tent located outside of the entrance to the Main Awards tent. Open from 11:30am - 2pm PST, the tent will feature refreshments for guests and plasma screens running Spirit Award show coverage from both networks.
Film Independent's Spirit Awards is a celebration honoring films made by filmmakers who embody independence and who dare to challenge the status quo.
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