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The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Program Revealed |
Without further ado, here is the first part of our 2025 Festival program! Delve into the 90+ dynamic projects unveiled across 12 Festival sections and start creating those must-watch lists. Secure your pass or package now to get early access to tickets for highly anticipated screenings that are likely to fill up before Single Film Tickets go on sale January 16.
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U.S. Dramatic Competition |
A showcase of 10 bold and original narrative films by American filmmakers, our U.S. Dramatic Competition features intense romances, a cam girl’s struggle with a toxic client, and the complexities of life post-incarceration.
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U.S. Documentary Competition |
From an irreverent take on death to a deep dive into the life of Academy Award–winning actor Marlee Matlin, this category features 10 true stories from American filmmakers that explore the personal journeys and urgent issues defining today’s culture.
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World Cinema Dramatic Competition |
An international spotlight on 10 narrative features from around the globe, the World Cinema Dramatic Competition features diverse voices and unique perspectives. Full of romance, teen angst, and family ties, get swept away on a global cinematic journey through these films.
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World Cinema Documentary Competition |
Crafted by filmmakers outside the U.S., these captivating documentaries on female empowerment, lineage, and freedom offer global insights into culture, history, and the human condition.
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NEXT Presented by Adobe |
The NEXT program features bold projects distinguished by an innovative, forward-thinking approach to storytelling. This year’s section showcases eight boundary-pushing films that redefine what’s ahead in cinema. Follow a man’s journey through the strange world of a computer game, the lives of misfits who connect at a futuristic purgatory, and a music video director attempting to balance work and life.
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Premieres |
Our lineup of 26 films in the Premieres section features gripping narrative features and documentaries by established filmmakers and fresh voices. This year, the projects center on a twisted romance, book bannings, tales of self-discovery and self-worth, and more.
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Midnight |
This category is perfect for viewers seeking a cinematic adrenaline rush. A late-night thrill ride, the 2025 Midnight section showcases seven films ranging from a creepy psychological fever dream to a dark fairy tale reimagining and a wild supernatural encounter. And be sure to look out for the reveal of our curated Shorts Midnight program, coming next week.
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Episodic |
An eclectic selection of episodic stories, these projects capture a friendship that endures despite opposing beliefs, a family’s evolution, and the life of an iconic performer. Our Pilot Showcase features a story of an LA musician who hopes to catch her crush’s attention, a woman who can’t seem to avoid self-sabotage, and a true crime saga.
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Spotlight Presented by Audible |
The Spotlight section brings standout films that have made an impact at other festivals throughout the year to new audiences. April, about a Georgia-based OB-GYN who performs unsanctioned abortions, and One to One: John & Yoko, a documentary on the couple’s life in Greenwich Village in the early ’70s, will screen at the Fest.
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Family Matinee |
This all-ages section showcases a family-friendly film that will inspire and spark conversations among viewers of all generations. This year, we’re screening one standout film about a young girl who helps a forest creature reconnect with its family.
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Special Screening |
Our Special Screening section showcases unique cinematic experiences, featuring one-of-a-kind projects that offer something truly extraordinary. At the 2025 Fest, don’t miss an exhilarating documentary on Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and his momentous case.
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From the Collection |
These restored classics from the archives reintroduce films that have shaped our Festival’s legacy and influenced cinema worldwide. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a renowned fashion designer’s 1994 collection and screen an iconic drama that was supported by our first Sundance Institute Directors Lab in 1981.
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