QUICK TAKES - Oct. 16, 2009
The Spirit Awards, which in recent years have used the Santa Monica beach to hand out honors for the best independent films of the year, are moving downtown.
Film Independent said Thursday that next year’s presentation will take place March 5 in a tent at the L.A. Live complex in downtown Los Angeles. The move is being made in recognition of the event’s 25th anniversary and to facilitate a live nighttime telecast on the Independent Film Channel.
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