Roman Coppola Named Creative Consultant for the 2027 Indie Spirit Awards

Film Independent has designated Roman Coppola as Creative Consultant for the 2027 Spirit Awards. The honor was announced on Thursday, with the awards set to take place on March 6, 2027, at the Hollywood Palladium. Juan Devis, President of Film Independent, praised Coppola's ability to embrace creative freedom and experiment in storytelling. In his new role, the Coppola will collaborate with the production team to influence the ceremony's tone, visual identity, and overall experience.

Roman Coppola, son of Francis Ford Coppola and brother of Sofia Coppola, has been active in the film industry since a young age. He made his first credited appearance as a baby in his father's 1966 film "You're A Big Boy Now." Coppola has worked closely with Wes Anderson on several projects, including "The Darjeeling Limited," "Isle of Dogs," and "The Phoenician Scheme."

He has also collaborated with his sister Sofia on films such as "Somewhere" and "The Bling Ring." In addition to his film work, Coppola has contributed to music videos and commercials. In 2013, he shared an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay with Anderson for "Moonrise Kingdom." Roman expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to collaborate with the team, emphasizing his dedication to creating a playful, adventurous, and surprising celebration of independent cinema. The nominations for the 2027 Spirit Awards will be announced on December 2.