(nyt) Can Sundance’s new director redefine not just the festival but also the entire independent film industry? For the first time in two decades, America’s premiere film festival has a new director, John Cooper, and his primary goal has been to shift Sundance sharply back toward its arty roots. “Less commercial, more independent” is how he sums up this year’s selections. While the roster is still stuffed with stars, Mr. Cooper may have accomplished his goal. Movies on the whole are tougher and smaller. There are fewer studio premieres. In a move many call long overdue, Sundance will introduce a section called Next, focused on “low- or no-budget” films.
Sundance: New Director Seeks to Put the Indie Back in "Sundance"
January 24, 2010 by editor (View Source)
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