Steph Curry’s Directorial Debut Just Won a Short Film Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival
The Baddest Speech Writer of All — a short film co-directed and produced by Curry and directed by two-time Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot — picked up the grand jury prize Tuesday night during the festival’s short film awards ceremony and party in Park City, Utah.
How ‘Prime Minister’ Landed with Madison Wells
Founder Gigi Pritzker and film and TV head Rachel Shane recall wooing former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and taking the film to Sundance: "There were people coming up to us afterward crying."
Luigi Mangione and Steph Curry Projects Among Sundance Short Film Program Selections
Martin Luther King Jr.’s lawyer and speechwriter reflects on the personal cost and surprising truths of making history, offering an intimate insider’s view of the Civil Rights Movement,” reads the fest description referencing Dr. Clarence B. Jones.
Streaming Ratings: 'Nonnas' Hits No. 1 on Movies Chart
Nostalgia courses through Nonnas, along with a strong sense of community through food; the feature’s mantra is “One does not grow old at the table.”
‘Nonnas’ Review: Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon and Lorraine Bracco Bring the Right Seasoning to Netflix’s Comfort-Food Comedy
Brenda Vaccaro, Talia Shire and Linda Cardellini also star in the story of an unusual New York restaurant, directed by Stephen Chbosky and inspired by a real eatery on Staten Island.
THR Critics Pick the 15 Best Films of Sundance 2025
Directors Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe’s doc about Jacinda Ardern is a timely and bracingly intimate portrait of a woman in power, examining the left-wing prime minister’s work and life choices during her five-year term as New Zealand’s galvanizing head of government.
Sundance: ‘Atropia,’ ‘Seeds’ Win Top Festival Jury Prizes
Among the audience awards, Twinless won in the U.S. Dramatic Competition, and André Is an Idiot topped the U.S. Documentary Competition. DJ Ahmet collected the audience award for World Cinema Dramatic Competition, with Prime Minister prevailing for the World Cinema Documentary Competition.
‘Prime Minister’ Review: Documentary About New Zealand’s Galvanizing Former Leader Offers an Intimate Look at a Woman in Power
Directors Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe provide a window into Jacinda Ardern's work and life choices during her five-year term as her country's head of government.
Apple Names Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ ‘Wiser Than Me’ Its Podcast of the Year
Julia Louis-Dreyfus can add another award to her trophy case: Apple‘s podcaster of the year.
Madison Wells’ Gigi Pritzker, Nanette Burstein Sign Co-Production Deal
The two-year pact will see the longtime collaborators develop premium unscripted projects together that spotlight current issues impacting women.
Madison Wells Options Young Adult Mystery ‘This Golden State’
The upcoming book follows a teenager who, in searching for answers, takes a DNA test that could unravel her family's carefully crafted world.
Tony Awards: 'Hadestown' Wins Best Musical, Tops With 8 Wins
Heading into the show, Hadestown — which follows the mythical quest of Orpheus to overcome Hades — earned the most nominations, with 14. The musical won a total of eight categories.
Millie Bobby Brown & Filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu Tackling 'The Thing About Jellyfish'
Gigi Pritzker and Rachel Shane of MWM Studios, Bruna Papandrea and Reese Witherspoon are producing the adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Ali Benjamin.
"Sci-Fi Disaster Space Opera"
Felicia Day is among the stars of the new comedy property. In the year 2263, earthlings have built a space station to study a mysterious wormhole responsible for the disappearance of a crew some 30 years earlier.
MWM Studios to Adapt VR Experience 'Awavena' as Animated Feature
MWM Studios has acquired the rights to adapt Lynette Wallworth's virtual reality experience Awavena as an animated feature.
‘Genius’ Producer Gigi Pritzker on New Company and Tougher Road for Women in Hollywood
The indie financier opens up about being “knocked down” by creative misfires (‘Enders’ Game’), her bounceback with projects including Sundance hit ‘Landline’ and Oscar-nominated ‘Hell or High Water,’ and why it’s harder than ever to make a film today.