The Spirit of Independence Film Festival is an annual event held in Sheffield, UK, dedicated to celebrating independent and cult cinema from around the world. It champions raw, passionate, and bold filmmaking, spotlighting emerging voices and honoring pioneers of the past, regardless of genre, country of origin, theme, or budget. The festival is a BIFA-qualifying and IMDb-qualifying event, and is a member of the BFI Film Audience Network and a founding member of the Association of Independent Film Festivals (AIFF). In addition to showcasing a diverse selection of short and feature films, the festival features industry talks, Q&As, panel discussions, and an "Emerging Spirit Script to Screen" competition. The 7th edition is scheduled to take place in September 2025 at The Light Cinema, Sheffield.