UTV World Movies showcases the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards
To telecast the prestigious awards Live on Sunday 26th February 2012 at 10.30 am and repeat at 9.00 pm
February 23, 2012:
Get ready to witness the crowning glory of your favorite superstars with UTV World Movies! The channel presents the finest artistic achievements of independent filmmaking with the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Catch the 27th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards live and exclusive on 26th Feb at 10.30 am and repeat at 9.00 pm only on UTV World Movies.
In its continuous endeavour to showcase the best in global entertainment, UTV World Movies has been proudly associated with the Film Independent Spirit Awards for consecutively three years now. As the first platform to exclusively honor independent films, the Film Independent Spirit Awards has made a name for itself as the premier awards show for the independent film community.
The star studded event will see popular actor – comedian Seth Rogen serve as host for the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards. With over 44 films nominated across 17 categories, viewers of UTV World Movies can now enjoy the special offering where the best in independent filmmaking get awarded. Some of the acclaimed films nominated this year include 50/50, Beginners, Drive, Take shelter, The Artist and The Descendants.
Speaking on the awards, Manasi Sapre, Programming Head, UTV World Movies says, “The Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrate independent filmmaking that embody originality and creativity. In the third year of our association with the awards, we continue our endeavor to exclusively showcase these unique awards giving our viewers access to them. The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards boast of a lineup of acclaimed films and filmmakers across categories and are going to be an event to look forward to. This venture is another step to bolster the channels' desire to thrive and bring in the most unique content from across the globe to its viewers.”