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Kate Beecroft’s docu-fiction portrait of the “New West” resists tidy categorisation from its first minutes: we have country twang quickly matched with hip-hop beat. The film – like the Zimiga family at its centre – refuses to sit in a single box, and that’s the point.
Predators avoids the structural safety nets of traditional documentary filmmaking. There’s no narration guiding us toward a particular point of view, no dramatic underscore telling us how to feel.
Directed by Cole Webley and written by Robert Machoian, Omaha is one of the quiet standouts of this year’s Sundance Film Festival. It may be slight in its scope (and runtime), but that doesn't stop it from being emotionally devastating.
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.
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.
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.