Now in its fourth year in LA, the Sundance Film Festival’s NEXT FEST once again offers an outlet for independent artists across many mediums—and for audiences craving acclaimed cinematic programming. For those who can’t make it to Park City, Utah in the winter, it’s become an offshoot that allows access to the festival’s NEXT section. That said, there’s also a slew of original work making …
After this year’s Sundance Film Festival, it became evident how tech giants like Amazon and Netflix could completely change the industry of filmmaking. Both companies poured a combined $30 million into picking up films from the festival for their streaming services—significantly more than traditional distributors were willing to dish out. And because these multi-billion dollar companies have stockpiles of cash sitting in the bank, their …
One week ago, just an hour after we disembarked a plane, we sat in Park City, Utah’s Eccles Theater for the world premiere of “Swiss Army Man” at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. No viewer knew exactly what to expect, and even now it’s not easy to explain. Ultimately, however, it’s a highbrow dark comedy, albeit occasionally steered by potty humor—all of which ultimately supports …
