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Archie Madekew and Théodore Pellerin in "Lurker"

Sundance 2025: ‘Lurker’ Walks the Line Between Love and Obsession

By Jordan Thornblad and Ava Hart February 4, 2025

"Lurker," a new psychological thriller, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Festival last week. Théodore Pellerin plays Matthew, who is determined to achieve fame at any cost. While working his retail...

Heather Mason, CEO And founder of "The Impact Lounge" at Prospector Lodge in Park City, Utah

Sundance 2025: ‘The Impact Lounge’ is a Full Circle Moment

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer February 4, 2025

  The 2025 Sundance Film Festival has been home to “The Impact Lounge” for two years. It has become the centerfold where filmmakers and change-makers meet and connect in an effort to promote...

Sripadh Puligilla and Debaters | Photo Credit: Dagmar Weaver-Madsen | ©fullspectrumfeatures

Sundance 2025: Alex Heller’s ‘Debaters’ Champions Dialogue and Representation

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer February 4, 2025

  Alex Heller first arrived at Sundance as a volunteer nine years ago. Assigned to the Yarrow Theater, she spent her days checking tickets and sitting in the back of the theater. She drowned herself...

Olivia Coleman and Cynthia Erivo at the Celebrating Sundance Institute Gala on Day Two of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Sundance 2025 Institute Gala Celebrates Storytellers in Film

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer February 3, 2025

  At the new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, the Sundance Institute held its annual fundraising gala on Jan. 24. The gala, aptly titled “Celebrating Sundance Institute Gala Presented...

Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, Helena Zengel, Isaiah Saxon of "The Legend of Ochi" at the Variety Sundance Studio Presented by Audible Day 3 | Photographed by Christopher Polk

Sundance 2025: Isaiah Saxon on Creating ‘The Legend of Ochi’

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer January 31, 2025

  Isaiah Saxon has spent his career creating art that celebrates the natural world. As the co-founder of Encyclopedia Pictura, Saxon has long been a storyteller with a mission. His work includes...

('It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley' film still | Photo Courtesy of 'It's Never over, Jeff Buckley team)

Sundance 2025: ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’ Is a Love Story

By Hailey Edmonds, Arts Writer January 31, 2025

  "Jeff Buckley, It's Never Over," a featured film at the Sundance Film Festival directed by Amy Berg, is a testament to love through music and human connection. The documentary included never-before-seen...

Panelists at "Cheers, Queers"

Sundance 2025: ‘Cheers, Queers’ Active Defiance for Change

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer January 30, 2025

  On Jan. 24, the “Cheers, Queers” panel created a space of authentic representation at the Sundance Film Festival. The panel's second year at the festival was hosted by GLAAD, Newfest and...

"The Legend of Ochi" Courtesy of A24

Sundance 2025: ‘The Legend of Ochi’ Highlights Animal-Human Connection

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor January 29, 2025

  Isaiah Saxon’s feature debut, “The Legend of Ochi,” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.  Just a Girl and Her Ochi In the Carpathian Village, where many sorts of animals live,...

"Hold Me Close" Official Still, Courtesy of the "Hold Me Close" team

Sundance 2025: In Conversation with the Creators Behind ‘Hold Me Close’

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer January 28, 2025

  Aurora Brachman (co-director, cinematographer and editor) and LaTajh Simmons-Weaver (co-director and co-editor) are the makers behind the film “Hold Me Close.” The short documentary had...

"SkillHouse" Courtesy from Skillhouse Press Team

Sundance Film Festival After Party Celebrates the Stars of ‘SkillHouse’

By Ava Hart, Arts Writer January 28, 2025

  The TikTok For You Page came alive on Friday night during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as various influencers gathered for the after-party of the “SkillHouse” screening at the Black Rock...