This years entire program has proven that no matter the context, independent storytelling remains a pivotal tool in expanding critical dialogues, and these stories will and must be shared., The 2022 Sundance Film Festival once again met our audience wherever they happened to be, added Sundance Film Festival DirectorTabitha Jackson, Whether you watched from home or one of our seven satellite screens, this years Festival expressed a powerful convergence; we were present, together, as a community connected through the work. Sundance Film Festival Unveils 2022 Lineup That Reflects 'Age of Reckoning' Films addressing racism and abortion are among the 82 titles that will screen when the event returns in person in. The series of intriguing events that follows reveal love, hatred, and vengeance. An intersex African hacker, a coltan miner and the virtual marvel born as a result of their union. Photographer: Sundance, Atmosphere in Cinema House aboard the New Frontier Spaceship before the '32 Sounds' premiere. Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly consequences. Photographer: Sundance, Producer Yesenia Tlahuel, Jacks Haupt, Doris Munoz, director Isabel Castro, and producer Tabs Breese attend the premiere of 'Mija.' Cast: Ammin Acha-ur. Documentary Special Jury Award: Creative Visionwas presented toDescendant/ U.S.A. (Director: Margaret Brown, Producers: Essie Chambers, Kyle Martin) Clotilda, the last known ship carrying enslaved Africans to the United States, arrived in Alabama 40 years after African slave trading became a capital offense. She expertly guided two extraordinary lead performances that ground us so deeply in the circumstances that we cant look away. The award-winning films will screen online on the Festival platform on Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30. Director: Chloe Okuno | Stars: Maika Monroe, Karl Glusman, Burn Gorman, Tudor Petrut. Photographer: Hotaru Katagiri, Atmosphere at Satellite Screen a/perture cinema in Winston-Salem, NC. Ahead of the virtual-only festival, we're providing our yearly trailer round-up for those interested in a preview of the lineup. Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing the most explosive imagery ever recorded. When a college professor confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her property, she's drawn into an escalating battle of wills with catastrophic consequences. Davilas script, in Carey Williams extremely capable hands, takes us on a wild ride that we will never forget.. Sometimes to ease your pain and find yourself, you have to leave your comfortable surroundings to find a world that will help you know yourself better.. From the beginning premise, we are instantly hooked and on the side of our lead characters as they try to navigate an impossible situation with hilarious and gut-wrenching results. Stopping the climate crisis is a question of political courage, and the clock is ticking. blood, directed by Bradley Rust Gray Breaking (premiered as 892 ), directed and co-written by Abi Damaris Corbin Cha Cha Real Smooth, written, produced and directed by Cooper Raiff Dual, written, produced and directed by Riley Stearns Emergency, directed by Carey Williams Master, written and directed by Mariama Diallo On Friday, the Sundance Film Festival's awards were announced on Twitter via @sundancefest.Juries and audience members alike weighed in to . The long walk home will change the rest of her life. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy 2022 Sundance.org, Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Emanuele Crialese, the Director of LImmensit, Started at Sundance: The Daniels Talk Sound, Music, and Their First Oscar-Nominated Film, Everything Everywhere All At Once. A young man who works as a Bar Mitzvah party host strikes up a friendship with a mother and her autistic daughter. Following the career of singer Sinad O'Connor through her rise to fame and how her iconoclastic personality led to her exile from the pop mainstream. Dramatic Special Jury Award: Uncompromising Artistic Vision , U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award: Uncompromising Artistic Visionwas presented to Bradley Rust Gray forblood/U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Bradley Rust Gray, Producers: David Urrutia, Bradley Rust Gray, So Yong Kim, Elika Portnoy, Alex Orlovsky, Jonathon Komack Martin) After the death of her husband, a young woman travels to Japan where she finds solace in an old friend. This years jurors were:Chelsea Barnard, Marielle Heller,andPayman Maadifor U.S. JurorKevin Jerome Eversonsaid, With its unique storytelling approach, this historical documentary tells an all-too-familiar story of fighting for independent cinema. ASL interpreter: Lacey Voris. TheWaldo Salt Screenwriting Award: U.S. Documentary Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput for, U.S. With her vindictive suitor intent on taking her fathers throne, the princess must save the kingdom. A surprising story of female self-determination in the face of militaristic oppression, directed with a rigor that demonstrates the resilience of filmmaker and subjects alike.. Director: Sophie Hyde | Stars: Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack, Isabella Laughland, Les Mabaleka. Photographer: Dr. Kern Jackson, The Cosmogony team and Chief Curator of New Frontier Shari Frilot attend the Q&A following the live digital performance of 'Cosmogony' in Cinema House aboard the New Frontier Spaceship. Director: Alika Tengan | Stars: Reanna Barboza, Jordan Cheng, Joshua Co, Tyler Ebisuya. Three women strive to find their place at an elite Northeastern university. Director: Carlos Cardona | Stars: Brigitte Silva, Sebastin Beltranini, Catherine French, Gregg Prosser. Documentarywas presented to Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput forFire Of Love/ U.S.A. (Director: Sara Dosa, Producers: Shane Boris, Ina Fichman, Sara Dosa) Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia & Maurice Krafft died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing the most explosive imagery ever recorded. At a campground in the rural West, a woman waits alone for an old flame from her past to arrive, uncertain of his intentions while bashful about her own. Photographer: Klondike, Walter Thompson-Hernndez accepts the Short Film Jury Award: U.S. Fiction Presented by XRM Media for 'IF I GO THEY WILL MISS ME.' Sundance Collab is a digital destination for artists from all over the world to ignite their creativity, learn from experts, and build community. JurorMohamed Hefzysaid: An intimate and tender portrayal of a family struggling to uphold their traditional way of life and finding resilience in the face of loss, this beautifully shot first feature film brings into focus the effect of climate change on the indigenous populations of South America.. Sundance, a high-profile independent fest that kicks off the year in movies, was due . Three young women try to defy the persistent winter darkness in Finland. Director: Jim Archer | Stars: David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey, Jamie Michie, Category: World Cinema Dramatic Competition. JurorKevin Jerome Eversonsaid, With its deft handling of film noir sensibilities, well rounded storytelling, suspense and deeply crafted characters this film takes us on a ride figuratively and literally.. Photographer: Sundance, Writer-director Ahnahktsipiitaa (Colin Van Loon) and art director and visual effects artist James Monkman attend the 'New Frontier Artist Spotlight: This Is Not a Ceremony' in Cinema House aboard the New Frontier Spaceship. When anonymous racist attacks target a Black freshman, who insists she is being haunted by ghosts, each woman must determine where the real menace lies. In an isolated mountain village in 19th century Macedonia, a young girl is kidnapped and then transformed into a witch by an ancient spirit. Director: Alex Pritz | Stars: Neidinha Bandeira, Bitat Uru Eu Wau Wau. Photographer: The Exiles, Lewie and Noah Kloster accept the Short Film Special Grand Jury Award: Screenwriting Presented by XRM Media for 'Stranger Than Rotterdam with Sara Driver.' Rita's work has been supported by Sundance, Tribeca, Netflix, HBO, IDA and . View These Films Award Winners Director: Gabriel Martins | Stars: Ccero Lucas, Carlos Francisco, Camilla Damio, Rejane Faria. Photographer: Hotaru Katagiri, Staff members pose in front of a step and repeat at Satellite Screen Amherst Cinema in Amherst, MA. Director: Riley Stearns | Stars: Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, Beulah Koale, Theo James. Director: Amy Poehler | Stars: Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler, Carol Burnett, Laura Laplaca, 104 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy. After a century shrouded in secrecy and speculation, descendants of the Clotildas survivors are reclaiming their story. One year, if I remember . The Sundance Film Festival brings together the most original storytellers and the most adventurous audiences for its annual program of dramatic, documentary, and short films; New Frontier films, performances, exhibitions, and virtual reality experiences; episodic storytelling; lively filmmaker conversations and panel discussions; and dynamic . The 2022 Sundance Film Festival continued this weekend, presenting its lineup of new documentary and narrative films via streaming for the second year in a row. Director: Rachel Lears | Stars: Rhiana Gunn-Wright, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Varshini Prakash, Alexandra Rojas. Documentary),Cha Cha Real Smooth(U.S. Joey Solowaywas the juror for the NEXT competition section. As usual, Sundance 2022 provided an assortment of highs, lows, and. This actress delivers the complexity of a factory owner bearing the weight of a family business under threat. The fest went on, playing globally rather than locally thanks to Sundance's virtual screening options. Photographer: Sundance, Producer Peter Lawson, writer-director Krystin Ver Linden, and actor Keke Palmer attend a Q&A at the virtual premiere of 'Alice.' A Danish family visits a Dutch family they met on a holiday. In a studio-by-studio analysis, Sony had the highest Stamp success rate, with 50% of their 6 listed releases earning the Stamp, followed by A24, with a 40% Stamp rate. Directors: Violet Columbus, Ben Klein | Stars: Christine Choy, Todd Phillips, Ronald Gray, Atno Smith. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Her latest feature, Sirens, premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize at Outfest. TheWorld Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramaticwas presented to Alejandro Loayza Grisi forUtama/ Bolivia/Uruguay/France (Director and Screenwriter: Alejandro Loayza Grisi, Producers: Santiago Loayza Grisi, Federico Moreira, Marcos Loayza, Jean-Baptiste Bailly-Maitre) In the Bolivian highlands, an elderly Quechua couple has been living the same daily life for years. Photographer: Sundance, Director Nina Menkes, editor Cecily Rhett, film participant Joey Soloway and producer Maria Giese attend a Q&A following the virtual premiere of 'Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power.' It allows contemplation of this existential crisis from multiple perspectives.. Photographer: Lex Ryan, (back, L-R) Research director Kristen Schilt, performer Jen Richards, director Chase Joynt, producer Shant Joshi,
(front, L-R) Andria Wilson Mirza, producer Samantha Curley, executive producer Alex Schmider, Kelvin Martinez, and Fawzia Mirza gather to celebrate the premiere of 'Framing Agnes.' A revelation of the inner lives of young LDS missionaries, as they leave their homes for the first time and embark upon the most emotionally, physically and psychologically challenging period of their life. Photographer: Sundance, Oscar De La Hoya, producer Grant Best, and director Eva Longoria Baston attend the premiere Q&A of 'La Guerra Civil.' Kicking off next week, the 2022 Sundance Film Festival gives us a first glimpse at the year in cinema. Cast: Aamu Milonoff, Eleonoora Kauhanen, Linnea Leino. After spending years fighting to survive, journalist K.W. TheShort Film Jury Award: U.S. Fictionwas awarded to Walter Thompson-Hernndez forIF I GO WILL THEY MISS ME/ U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Walter Thompson-Hernndez, Producer: Stuart McIntyre) Lil Ant is obsessed with Pegasus, the Greek mythological character, since first learning about him at school in Watts, California. A slave in the antebellum South escapes her secluded plantation only to discover a shocking reality that lies beyond the tree line. The showcase, which runs. Breaking (2022) PG-13 | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller 6.2 Rate 66 Metascore A Marine war veteran faces mental and emotional challenges when he tries to reintegrate into civilian life. Dramatic, Presented by Acura was awarded toCha Cha Real Smooth/ U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Cooper Raiff, Producers: Dakota Johnson, Ro Donnelly, Erik Feig, Jessica Switch, Cooper Raiff) A directionless college graduate embarks on a relationship with a young mom and her teenage daughter while learning the boundaries of his new bar mitzvah party-starting gig. Sundance 2022 Must List: The 23 movies to see at this year's festival The most anticipated narrative features and documentaries at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, including our. Photographer: Sundance, Directors Chike Ozah and Clarence 'Coodie' Simmons and screenwriter J. Ivy attend the virtual premiere of 'jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy.' With an aim to support, connect, promote and celebrate the independent film community across Asia, while showcasing a selection of films from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Amidst the darkening backdrop of Delhi's apocalyptic air and escalating violence, two brothers devote their lives to protect one casualty of the turbulent times: the bird known as the Black Kite. Director: Ondi Timoner | Stars: Morgan Doctor, Rachel Maddow, David Timoner, Eli Timoner. TheAudience Award: World Cinema Dramaticwas awarded toGirl Picture/ Finland (Director: Alli Haapasalo, Screenwriters: Ilona Ahti, Daniela Hakulinen, Producers: Leila Lyytikinen, Elina Pohjola) Mimmi, Emma and Rnkk are girls at the cusp of womanhood, trying to draw their own contours. helper unexpectedly breaks down. For the second year in a row, the Sundance Film Festival had to go completely virtual, but that didn't stop the annual celebration from giving a . Photographer: Sundance, Actor Bong Cabrera, producers Monster Jimenez and Mario Cornejo, actor Shelia Francisco, and director Martika Escobar attend a Q&A moderated by programmer Charlie Sextro following the virtual premiere of 'Leonor Will Never Die.' As a way to See full summary, Directors: Abigail Disney, Kathleen Hughes, See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. Staff do their best to make the time children have there safe and supportive. TheSundance Institute | Adobe Mentorship Award for Editing Nonfictionwent toToby Shimin, and theSundance Institute | Adobe Mentorship Award for Editing Fictionwent toDody Dorn. Director: Joe Hunting | Stars: Dust Bunny, DragonHeart, DylanP, IsYourBoi. . Dramatic for 'Palm Trees and Power Lines.' This film will explore the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom I Love Lucy forever changed Hollywood, cementing her legacy long after her death in 1989. When Palm Trees and Power Lines premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, it was one of the buzziest titles in Park City.