Tomorrow afternoon on Santa Monica beach in a huge white tent is the Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the independent films the day before the starched Academy Awards. 

What are the Independent Spirit Awards? 

First of all, the word “Spirit” clearly defines the general feeling of the 1400 guests.  

Variety describes the festive occasion, “The show itself is freewheeling, allowing for rowdy, run-on speeches and the occasional F-bomb.

There are even sing-alongs.

When the indie film ceremony gets a one-day jump on the Oscars tomorrow, it is likely to again serve up a mix of willfully relaxed attire, cheeky dialogue and backstage shenanigans.”

Check out the full article at Variety.  Thank you for the picture Variety!