
What to Watch: Debut Features From the Sundance Film Festival 101 List
(L-R): Olive (Abigail Breslin), Sheryl (Toni Collette), Frank (Steve Carell) and Richard (Greg Kinnear) in Little Miss Sunshine. Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox/Eric Lee By

(L-R): Olive (Abigail Breslin), Sheryl (Toni Collette), Frank (Steve Carell) and Richard (Greg Kinnear) in Little Miss Sunshine. Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox/Eric Lee By

By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

(L–R) Molly Belle Wright, Wyatt Solis, and John Magaro appear in “Omaha” by Cole Webley, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo

(L–R) Ivana Shekutkoska, Georgi M.Unkovski, Arif Jakup, and Ivan Unkovski attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “DJ Ahmet” at The Egyptian Theatre on

By Jessica Herndon Spring has always had a reputation for stirring things up. Longer days, lighter moods, and irresistible possibilities define the season. It’s a

By Lucy Spicer One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

(L–R) Charlie Tyrell and Daniel Roher attend “The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The

By Lucy Spicer One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

By Jessica Herndon Spring is finally here, and it’s time to swap out the heavy layers of winter for something that feels fresh, breezy, and

By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

(L-R) The cast and crew of “Dead Lover” at The Ray Theater for its premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Robin Marshall/Shutterstock