Aidy Bryant on the blue carpet at the 40th Anniversary Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway Lot 1 North in Santa Monica, California, USA. This video is available for editorial use in all media and worldwide.

Below, find the very best lines from Bryant’s opening monologue at Saturday’s ceremony.

The Film Independent Spirit Awards is held in a tent near the Santa Monica pier in bright daylight (2 p.m. PST). For this 40th edition, “Saturday Night Live” alum Aidy Bryant returns for her second year as host, shepherding a show that honors and celebrates independent film and television.

Aidy Bryant hosted this year's ceremony, where "Anora," "A Real Pain" and "Baby Reindeer" took the most awards.

For those who want to celebrate at home, the festivities will be streamed live on IMDB’s YouTube and other social platforms, as well as via Film Independent’s YouTube channel starting at 2:00pm PT/5:00pm ET. See the full list of Spirit Awards nominees here .

Sean Baker’s “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sunday’s Oscars.

EXCLUSIVE Film Independent Spirit Awards are moving from the Santa Monica beach as soon as next year. We hear that it’s due to the buildout for the 2028 Summer Olympics. We understand that the cycling portion of the games could be stationed at the Beach.

Hollywood's best took to Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards. See all the best red carpet looks here.