Utah’s Park City Now, all you need to attend the Sundance Film Festival is an online connection rather than a journey to Park City, Utah. Starting Thursday, more than half of the films that debuted this past week will be streamed on the festival’s website.
Even for those who do endure the weather and the crowds to view films in person, what began as a COVID-era necessity has grown to become one of the festival’s most cherished elements.
I believe it’s fantastic that we can give both our artists and our audiences that opportunity. According to festival director Eugene Hernandez, Sundance is a festival of discovery, and every film that enters the festival aims to connect with viewers. How awesome is it that, even for a few days, people from all over the nation can connect in their living rooms, gather with loved ones, and watch a couple of the movies?
How can I view films from Sundance?
There are ways to see on your computer and television, however the technical requirements are detailed on the Sundance Film Festival website. You have five hours to finish the feature film when you click the “Watch Now” button.
Who is able to observe?
The internet gateway is available to everyone in the United States. The episodes and movies cannot be streamed worldwide due to rights constraints.
Which movies are available?
The platform features all of the feature films competing in the main contests, along with a few extras, many of which do not yet have plans to be released in theaters. This includes the popular Dylan O. Brien film Twinless, the documentaries about Marlee Matlin, Sally Ride, and Selena Quintanilla, as well as the Ukrainian films Mr. Nobody Against Putin and 2000 Meters to Andriivka.
Other highlights include Ricky, Love, Brooklyn, the Barry Jenkins-produced Sorry, Baby, starring triple threat Eva Victor, the politically charged Heightened Scrutiny, which examines how the media shapes narratives surrounding transgender issues, and The Perfect Neighbor, which reconstructs a deadly neighborhood incident in Florida using police bodycam footage.
Which movies aren’t accessible?
Some movies won’t be available for streaming on the site because they already have distributors. This year, A24 will release the psychological thriller If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, starring Rose Byrne, and the Ayo Edebiri feature Opus. The same is true with Focus Features’ March release of The Ballad of Wallis Island, a charming film starring Carey Mulligan. Additionally, regardless of whether they have distribution intentions or not, films that aired in the premieres area will generally not be accessible online. This includes the Kiss of the Spider-Woman remake, directed by Bill Condon.
When will I be able to watch?
from January 30 to February 2.
How much does it cost to watch films from Sundance this year?
A single movie costs $35, and an unlimited subscription can cost up to $800. The money raised goes toward funding and artist programs at the Sundance Institute.
The Associated Press
