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“It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” is a Tender Tribute to the Alt-Rock Idol
(L-R) Amy Berg, Mary Guibert, and Ben Harper attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “It’s Not Over, Jeff Buckley” premiere The Ray Theatre. (Photo by

“Prime Minister”: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Leader Who Champions Kindness
(L–R) Lindsay Utz, Michelle Walshe, and The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Prime Minister” at Eccles Theatre

“The Perfect Neighbor” Takes a Novel Approach to Examining America’s Race and Gun Violence
(L-R) Guest, Kimberly Robinson Jones, Geeta Gandbhir, Pamela Dias, and Takema Robinson attend the 2025 Sundance FIlm Festival premiere of “The Perfect Neighbhor” at the

The Influence of Michelle Satter and the Sundance Institute Community Gather for an Emotional Evening
Glenn Close, Michelle Satter, and Marielle Heller at The Sundance Film Festival Gala Celebrating Sundance Institute Presented by Google TV at The Grand Hyatt Deer

“Brides” Asks for Compassion for Our Youths
Nadia Fall attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Brides” at The Egyptian Theatre on January 24, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by

What to Watch at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival: Projects to Inspire Change in the U.S.
By Jordan Crucchiola In our present moment, millions of Americans are feeling dissatisfied with systems that no longer serve them. From economic anxiety to political

“Rabbit Trap” Pulsates With Folklore Dread
(L–R) Jade Croot, Rosy McEwen, and Bryn Chainey attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Rabbit Trap” at Eccles Theatre on January 24, 2025,

“André is an Idiot” Is a Legacy Worth Watching (Unless You’re an Idiot)
André Ricciardi in a still from “André is an Idiot” by Anthony Benna, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. By Shelby Shaw

An Emotional “East of Wall” Premiere Brings Cast and Crowd To Grateful Tears
(L-R) Clay Pateneaude, Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga, director Kate Beecroft, Leanna Shumpert, Jesse Thorson, and Jennifer Ehle attend the premiere of “East of Wall” at

“By Design” Director Asks Sundance Audience To Flirt With Their Chairs at Premiere
(L–R) Writer-director Amanda Kramer photographs the photographers at the premiere of her film “By Design” at the Library Center Theater in Park City. (Photo by

“The Dating Game” Asks if Dating Games Are Over
A still from “The Dating Game” by Violet Du Feng, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. (Photo by

“SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” Is Questlove’s Vivid Portrait of a Musical Icon’s Brilliance and Resonance
(L-R) Derik Murray, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and Joseph Patel attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” premiere at

“LUZ” Blurs the Line Between Reality and Illusion
(L-R) Huang Lu, Flora Lau, and Sandrine Pinna attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “LUZ” at The Egyptian Theatre on January 23, 2025,

“2000 Meters to Andriivka” Places Audiences in the Ukrainian Trenches
Filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “2000 Meters to Andriivka” at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2025, in Park

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Cherien Dabis, the Filmmaker Behind “All That’s Left of You (اللي باقي منك)”
By Bailey Pennick One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent