Slamdance Film Festival Archives

‘Murmur’ Gracefully Explores The Tough Road To Redemption [Slamdance Review]

January 24, 2020 2:05 pm

When you’ve let someone close to you down, and disappointed yourself in the process, the path to acceptance and re-establishing an emotional equilibrium can seem monumental. In a culture suffused with wellness...

‘Beats’ Bangs Out a Familiar Tune With Perfect Grace & Style [Slamdance Review]

Warren Cantrell

January 26, 2019 2:57 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

There is not now, nor is there likely ever to be, a shortage of films highlighting the awkward, confusing, and restrictive nature of teenage life. Whether it’s “The Breakfast Club” or “Ladybird”; it’s a well-co...

‘Lost Holiday’ Exclusive Clip: Slamdance Film Features Friends Attempting To Solve A Kidnapping After A Long Night Of Partying

Charles Barfield

January 18, 2019 11:49 am

News, Video

Christmas parties are almost always terrible. And what makes the average holiday party even worse is when it’s full of old high school friends. Therefore, it makes sense that Margaret and Henry are ready to dit...

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Steven Soderbergh’s ‘High Flying Bird’ Premiering At Slamdance Before Hitting Netflix In February

Charles Barfield

December 11, 2018 2:21 pm

Festivals, News

We’ve been wondering when Netflix was going to premiere the latest film from Steven Soderbergh, titled “High Flying Bird.” Outside of a plot description, word surrounding the film has been limited to the fact t...

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‘Bernard And Huey’ Clip: Mae Whitman Tells The Truth In Her Art [Slamdance Exclusive]

Edward Davis

January 22, 2018 10:28 am

News

That sound you're hearing is coming from Park City, where movies big and small continue to unspool at the Slamdance Film Festival. And one of the most intriguing entries in the festival this year is the closing...

‘Back At The Staircase’ Trailer: Tensions Rise After An Accident [Slamdance Exclusive]

Edward Davis

January 17, 2018 10:18 am

News, Trailers

The saying goes that best laid plans often go awry, at the simple idea goes to unexpected places in "Back At The Staircase." The film from co-writer and director Drew Britton will make its World Premiere at the...

‘Birds Without Feathers’ Trailer: Fellini Meets Solondz Meets Lynch [Slamdance Exclusive]

Edward Davis

January 15, 2018 11:30 am

News, Trailers

The Sundance Film Festival is where next year's awards contenders emerge, but the Slamdance Film Festival is where the next generation of bold cinematic voices take flight. Writer and director Wendy McColm is c...

‘Ingrid’ Trailer: An Artist & Fashion Designer Escapes To Nature [Slamdance Exclusive]

Edward Davis

January 12, 2018 11:24 am

News, Trailers

We all have our histories, but sometimes you meet people and their stories are simply incredible. The titular "Ingrid" is just such a person, and in the upcoming documentary which will make its World Premiere a...

‘Human Affairs’ Clip: Step Into Lucinda’s World [Slamdance Exclusive]

Edward Davis

January 10, 2018 11:02 am

News

Don't for a moment think that the Slamdance Film Festival is in the shadow of Sundance. The annual event is where tomorrow's next great talent is unearthed and its the place for tiny gems to get the shine and a...

‘Fake Tattoos’ Trailer: Punk Rock & True Love Collide [Slamdance Exclusive]

Edward Davis

January 8, 2018 11:15 am

News, Trailers

It's not always easy to get noticed on the festival circuit with your debut feature film, but writer/director Pascal Plante is making waves with "Fake Tattoos." The movie made a big splash this fall, winning Be...

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