LOS ANGELES (February 26, 2016) – Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, the Film Independent at LACMA Film Series and LA Festival, announced its sponsors for the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which will be held on the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday, February 27, 2016.The Premier Sponsors of the Film Independent Spirit Awards are Piaget, Bank of America, Heineken, American Airlines, Jaguar, and IFC. EFFEN Vodka is the Official Spirit, FIJI Water is the Official Water and Presqu’ile Wine is the Official Wine of the 2016 Spirit Awards. Wireimage is the official Photographer of Film Independent.