How Big Changes at Amazon, Netflix, and Sundance Reveal the Industry’s Transitional Moment
Screen Talk, episode 249: Independent film is going through some big changes, and this busy week put them in perspective.
Sundance
Sundance Festival Director John Cooper Will Step Down at the End of Next Year’s Festival
A search for a new director will be led by Sundance Institute’s CEO, Keri Putnam.
‘Cold Case Hammarskjöld’ Trailer: Shedding Light on the Most Important Plane Crash You’ve Never Heard Of
Exclusive: Mads Brügger’s latest film suggests a former United Nations leader may have been murdered.
Here Are the Eight Films Selected for Sundance’s 2019 Directors and Screenwriters Labs
Filmmakers from the U.S., Lebanon, Palestine, and the United Kingdom have been selected for the 2019 Sundance Institute Directors and Screenwriters Labs.
Sundance Founder Sterling Van Wagenen Charged With Sexual Abuse of a Child, Alleged Second Victim Speaks Out
The festival has “denounced” the filmmaker and producer who helped start the annual event with Robert Redford in 1978.
IFC Midnight Buys Eye-Popping Suburban Satire ‘Greener Grass’ — Exclusive
The debut feature starring and directed by Upright Citizens Brigade alums Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe was a surprise hit at this year’s Sundance.
Amazon Could Release Those Big Sundance Film Buys to Prime Video Subscribers Much Sooner
TCA: Amazon’s Jennifer Salke said the studio could’ve built a direct-to-service release option into some deals made at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Inclusive Indie Film Crews: How 15 Sundance Films Achieved Diversity Behind the Camera
Sundance producers and directors discuss the obstacles, perceived and real, about hiring a diverse crew.
Sundance Winner ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ Set for Summer Release, Says Star Jillian Bell
Amazon did not confirm the release date for the comedy, which premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
‘To the Stars’: Making a Period Piece That’s Honest About the Past
Martha Stephens’ Sundance film tells the story of a 1960s Oklahoma community, before and after the arrival of a spirited newcomer.
Jordan Peele and ‘Get Out’ Made It Possible for Lorena Bobbitt to Tell Her Side of the Story
Lorena Gallo and director Joshua Rofe spoke to IndieWire at Sundance about their new Amazon documentary series.
Naomi Watts’ Thriller ‘The Wolf Hour’ Borrows From Chantal Akerman For ’70s Vibe
Sundance: Watts sat down with co-star Jennifer Ehle and director Alistair Banks Griffin to discuss the period drama.
Newswire
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Ed Asner, Elliott Gould Seek SAG-AFTRA Board Seats
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Lenny Kravitz Celebrates the Season in ‘5 More Days ‘Til Summer’ Video
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Sean Hayes To Serve As Roast Master For Alec Baldwin Insult-Fest
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The Hills: New Beginnings Scores Season 2 Renewal at MTV
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Will Iggy Azalea win Grammys for ‘In My Defense,’ her first full album in 5 years?
