10 Films to Watch at Sundance 2025
There are, as always, many fine works to choose from, among them close to 100 features and 57 shorts.
Sundance Ones to Watch: Debut Directors
I have vivid memories of watching Jacinda Ardern’s press briefings during the height of the Covid pandemic and wishing she were in charge here. I couldn’t have imagined I’d get a chance to make a movie about her four years later.
Sundance's Eugene Hernandez: The Rushfield Conversation
“In a documentary like Prime Minister, about the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, and some of the footage is literally shot by her husband on like an iPhone, and you so you get this window into what it means to be a world leader.”
Sundance Film Festival 2025’s Buzziest Sales Titles
Here are the films mentioned most often by buyers and sellers setting up shop at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The action begins Thursday.
Sundance 2025 lineup: Rachel Sennott, Chloë Sevigny, Steven Yeun
“I think the program will do the work of putting aside for a moment the conversation about the long-term home,” said Eugene Hernandez, director of the festival.
2025 Sundance Film Festival Lineup Announced: See the Full List of Movies
These nonfiction feature films from emerging talent around the world showcase some of the most courageous and extraordinary filmmaking today
Vince Vaughn To Topline Stephen Chbosky Comedy ‘Nonnas’; Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro & Linda Cardellini Among Others Set
Vince Vaughn will topline Nonnas, an original comedy that Stephen Chbosky has been tapped to direct for Fifth Season, 1Community, and Madison Wells.
‘Loch Down Abbey’: ‘Downton Abbey’-Esque Pandemic Novel Being Adapted For TV By Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells
Loch Down Abbey, the debut novel by Beth Cowan-Erskine, is headed for the small screen. Madison Wells, Gigi Pritzker’s company behind Nat Geo’s Genius and 21 Bridges, is developing the book as a series after optioning the rights.
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.
Jessica Chastain Wins Best Actress for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
Her portrayal of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker marks Chastain's first Oscar win and third nomination.
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.
Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman & More Returning For ‘My Spy’ Sequel At Prime Video
Prime Video has secured the return of Dave Bautista (Knock at the Cabin), Chloe Coleman (Avatar: The Way of Water), Kristen Schaal (What We Do in the Shadows), Ken Jeong (The Afterparty) and others for their My Spy sequel.
Hillary Clinton, Louise Penny’s ‘State of Terror’ Sells Movie Rights to Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells
Madison Wells, Gigi Pritzker’s entertainment company, has acquired and will develop a feature adaptation of “State of Terror,” a thriller that Clinton penned with help from best-selling writer Louise Penny.
Beverley Schottenstein Trial Limited Series in the Works at HBO Max
A limited series about Beverley Schottenstein’s legal case against her grandsons is in the works at HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.
‘Hell or High Water’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Fox From SK Global
A series adaptation of the film “Hell or High Water” is in the works at Fox, Variety has learned exclusively.
Digital Publisher Tapas Media Launches Original Content Division
Digital publisher Tapas Media is making a concentrated shift into original content by launching Studio Tapas, a new division dedicated to producing and publishing original webcomics and novels.