2025 Sundance Film Festival Announces Lineup of 93 Projects
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the 87 feature films and six episodic projects set to be showcased at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. This year’s lineup highlights bold, independent storytelling from around the globe. The Festival will take place from January 23 to February 2, 2025, with events held in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. Additionally, audiences across the U.S. can enjoy many of the competition films and other selections online from January 30 to February 2, 2025.
Ticket Information: Single Film Tickets for both in-person and online screenings go on sale January 16 at 10 a.m. MT. Members receive early access to Single Film Ticket pre-sales, and a limited number of passes and packages are still available. Visit festival.sundance.org for more details.
The Festival kicks off on January 23 with daily premieres in Park City through January 28. Screenings will continue in Park City and Salt Lake City until February 2, providing 11 days of engaging storytelling. Beginning January 30, more than half of the feature lineup will be available for online viewing, offering nationwide access to curated programming. The online component includes all competition titles from categories such as U.S. Dramatic, U.S. Documentary, World Cinema Dramatic, World Cinema Documentary, and NEXT presented by Adobe, alongside other select features, episodic projects, and short films presented by Vimeo.
“The Sundance Film Festival remains steadfast in its commitment to elevating unique and urgent voices in independent storytelling,” said Robert Redford, Sundance Institute Founder and President. “Audiences can expect a 2025 program that showcases varied and vibrant filmmaking globally.”
Amanda Kelso, Sundance Institute's Acting CEO, emphasized the Festival’s role as the Institute’s most significant public program, stating, “Our curation speaks to the breadth and depth of filmmaking today. The artists selected this year demonstrate the power of storytelling to inspire dialogue and foster connection.”
Eugene Hernandez, Director of the Sundance Film Festival, reflected on the year-long preparation leading to the announcement: “The works our artists will debut will spark conversation and invite connection in a time of global questions.”
Kim Yutani, Director of Programming, added, “This year’s program confronts critical issues of our time, offering stories that challenge, entertain, and deeply move audiences.”
The 2025 lineup includes 87 feature-length films from 33 countries and territories, with 41% of the feature directors making their debut. Supported by Sundance Institute’s development programs, 10 of these projects received direct grants or participated in residency labs. Impressively, 96% of this year’s films and episodic projects are world premieres.
The annual fundraising gala, Celebrating Sundance Institute, presented by Google TV, will honor artists and supporters on January 24 at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Utah. The Sundance Film Festival Awards ceremony is scheduled for January 31 in Park City. Additional offerings include short film programs, thought-provoking conversations, and special events. Details for the Short Film Program and the complete Festival schedule will be released on December 16 and throughout January.
SALLY, a film exploring science and technology, has been awarded the 2025 Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. This prestigious juried award celebrates outstanding depictions of science and technology in film and will be screened in the Premieres category.
The Sundance Film Festival is a program of the nonprofit Sundance Institute, which supports thousands of artists annually through initiatives like labs, grants, fellowships, and residencies. Revenue from ticket sales directly funds these efforts, ensuring a sustainable platform for emerging voices in filmmaking.
This year’s program was curated from an impressive 15,775 submissions from 156 countries and territories, including 4,138 feature-length films. The episodic projects were chosen from 484 submissions, reflecting the Festival’s dedication to showcasing diverse and innovative storytelling.
For more information and updates, visit festival.sundance.org.
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