Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey appear in Plainclothes by Carmen Emmi, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Ethan Palmer.
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Cinematographer Ethan Palmer on PLAINCLOTHES and the Aesthetic Choices Behind One of the Best of Sundance 2025

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.

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February 3, 2025
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Sundance Film Festival 2025 Award Winners

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.

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January 31, 2025
Read more about the article Cinematographer Martim Vian on LOVE, BROOKLYN and How Director Rachael Abigail Holder Evolved His Work
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Cinematographer Martim Vian on LOVE, BROOKLYN and How Director Rachael Abigail Holder Evolved His Work

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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January 27, 2025
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Nickel Boys Film Review: The Best Film of the Year

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.

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January 27, 2025
Eva Victor appears in Sorry, Baby by Eva Victor, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Mia Cioffi Henry.
Eva Victor appears in Sorry, Baby by Eva Victor, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Mia Cioffi Henry.
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Sorry, Baby | A Film About Getting Lost and Trying to Get Unstuck: Conversation with Cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry

Sorry, Baby marks the feature film debut of Eva Victor, a writer and performer known for her work with Reductress and The New Yorker. While she’s built her career in front of the camera and behind the keyboard, her first foray into directing relied heavily on a strong partnership with cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry.

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January 26, 2025