Atropia, the ambitious feature debut from Hailey Gates, has left the 2025 Sundance Film Festival with the Grand Jury Prize for U.S. Dramatic Feature. Still, the broader feelings about the project remain divided.
Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby is a remarkable debut – a film that manages to be deeply unsettling while also ruthlessly funny.
Sook-Yin Lee and Chester Brown have a history unlike most exes: they "broke up" almost three decades ago, yet remain each other’s closest confidants. Chester took their story—detailing the end of their romantic relationship and his journey into paying for sex—and turned it into a graphic novel. Rather than being upset about having their private life on display, Sook-Yin found the book so compelling that she adapted it into a feature film.
Dark Match is the newest film from WolfCop director Lowell Dean, and it delivers exactly what fans of genre mashups have come to expect from him. Equal parts horror, wrestling-thriller, and surprisingly sweet romance, the movie maintains Dean’s flair for offbeat storytelling.
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival has officially wrapped up, and while it had its share of controversies, it also brought us more great indie films to watch and fall in love with. For now, let’s dive into some of the standout films from this year’s festival and what makes them so special.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Ethan Palmer and learn more about the creative and technical choices that helped make Plainclothes one of the festival’s most talked-about titles. From joining the project late to choosing to use a wide array of cameras and lenses, Palmer shared his perspective on crafting a look that honours the film's themes while also elevating the performances on screen. Here’s our conversation.
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival — potentially the penultimate edition to take place in Park City — is coming to a close with its annual awards ceremony on January 31. Jurors will present prizes in the U.S. Dramatic Competition, U.S. Documentary Competition, World Cinema Dramatic Competition, World Cinema Documentary Competition, and the NEXT section, while Audience Awards — voted on by festivalgoers — will be announced at the Ray Theatre.
Bringing Holder’s vision to life required cinematographer Martim Vian to push beyond his usual approach and embrace new perspectives. From frequent static shots and unconventional lighting to capturing the authentic Brooklyn backdrop (complete with garbage cans and graffiti), Vian stepped out of his comfort zone to align with Holder’s bold ideas.
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Nickel Boys comes from director RaMell Ross, who was previously nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars for his debut film Hale County This Morning, This Evening. Now, he's back with a narrative feature, which has also earned a Best Picture nomination. Not a terrible way to build a career.