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LGBTQ+ Stories and Filmmakers at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

Explore LGBTQ+ stories and films by LGBTQ+ filmmakers at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Below you can find the full lineup of films and filmmakers with LGBTQ+ backgrounds, from feature length films to shorts. FEATURES U.S. DRAMATIC COMPETITION In The Summers / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Alessandra Lacorazza, Producers: Alexander Dinelaris, Rob Quadrino, Fernando Rodriguez-Vila, Lynette Coll, Sergio Lira, Cristóbal Güell) — On a journey … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Stories and Filmmakers at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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2024 Sundance Film Festival Names Jury Members

The jury members for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival have been announced. The 2024 Sundance Film Festival jury includes: Debra Granik, Adrian Tomine, and Lena Waithe for U.S. Dramatic Competition; Shane Boris, Nicole Newnham, and Rudy Valdez for U.S. Documentary Competition; Jennifer Kent, Mira Nair, and Rui Poças for World Cinema Dramatic Competition; Mandy Chang, Monica Hellström, and Shaunak Sen for World Cinema Documentary Competition; Christina Oh, Danny Pudi, and Charlotte Regan for Short Film Program Competition; and Zal Batmanglij for the NEXT competition section. More on … Continue reading 2024 Sundance Film Festival Names Jury Members

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‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Trailer

The trailer for Rose Glass’ Love Lies Bleeding is out. The film stars Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, with Dave Franco and Ed Harris. Here’s the synopsis: “Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.” Love … Continue reading ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Trailer

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‘THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES’ New Trailer and Poster

Kobi Libbi’s directorial debut, The American Society of Magical Negroes has a new trailer and poster. “The film is a fresh, satirical comedy about a young man, Aren, who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.” The cast includes Justice Smith (Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves), … Continue reading ‘THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES’ New Trailer and Poster

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2024 Sundance Film Festival Announces Short Films Lineup and 40th Edition Programming

The Sundance Film Festival is right around the corner, and they’ve shared further programming, including 53 short films and 40th Edition Celebration screenings. Additionally, special events with artist alumni are a part of Sundance’s 40th Edition. Screenings of iconic films from Sundance history include new restorations of Napoleon Dynamite, Go Fish, and Three Seasons, restorations of Mississippi Masala and The Times of Harvey Milk, plus screenings of The Babadook, Pariah, and a new digitally … Continue reading 2024 Sundance Film Festival Announces Short Films Lineup and 40th Edition Programming

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‘Handling The Undead’ Trailer Brings New Vision to Zombie Genre

Handling the Undead, which will be a part of the World Dramatic Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival has released a trailer. It is directed by Thea Hvistendahl, who wrote the screenplay along with John Ajvide Lindqvist. The film stars Renate Reinsve and Anders Danielsen Lie. It’s based on the book of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Here’s a brief synopsis: “On … Continue reading ‘Handling The Undead’ Trailer Brings New Vision to Zombie Genre

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‘RICKY’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

Ricky is a short film written and directed by Rashad Frett. Ricky is a very powerful film that focuses on an ex-offender struggling with his new freedom, securing a job just out of incarceration and the obstacles that newly freed inmates face. The short film was one of the movies we had a chance to watch during the annual Sundance Film Festival. We enjoyed the … Continue reading ‘RICKY’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

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‘The Eternal Memory’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

The Eternal Memory is a documentary directed and written by Maite Alberdi. It follows Augusto and Paulina, a couple who have been together for 25 years. Having been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Paulina is now Augusto’s caretaker. Throughout the film, we see intimate footage between the two from the past to the present. There is footage of their family, Paulina’s acting career, and Augusto’s career. The … Continue reading ‘The Eternal Memory’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

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‘Shayda’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

Shayda is a film written and directed by Noora Niasari. It stars Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Selina Zahednia. Story Having left her abusive husband Hossein (Osamah Sami), Shayda (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) now lives with her six-year-old daughter, Mona (Selina Zahednia) at an Australian women’s shelter. Unfortunately, Hossein is granted visitation rights, leading Shayda to fear that Hossein will take their daughter back to Iran. Juggling … Continue reading ‘Shayda’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

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‘Magazine Dreams’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

Magazine Dreams is a film written and directed by Elijah Bynum. It stars Jonathan Majors, Haley Bennett, Taylour Paige, Mike O’Hearn, Harrison Page and Harriet Sansom Harris. Story Killian Maddox (Jonathan Majors) is a socially awkward grocery store clerk who lives with his elderly grandfather (Harrison Page). He dreams of becoming a star bodybuilder, spending every waking moment working on his physique. While he isn’t … Continue reading ‘Magazine Dreams’ Review [Sundance Film Festival]

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