Described as: "Pure, bold works distinguished by an innovative, forward-thinking approach to storytelling populate this program. Digital technology paired with unfettered creativity promises that the films in this section will shape a “greater” next wave in American cinema." For more coverage from the festival, click here.
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Sundance 2015: NEXT <=> in pictures
by Thomas Scott Stanton, Courtesy of Sundance Institute, Federico Cesca, Matyas Erdely, Rania Attieh, Daniel Garcia, Radium, Teague Vecchione, Amber Wilkinson, Tom Garner, Sean Price Williams
Inviting curiosity Ildikó Enyedi on the value of science, perception, discovery and Silent Friend
Streaming Spotlight: the rites of Spring We shine our Beltane spotlight on films in which the old ways linger
Fighting fit for a debut feature Valéry Carnoy talks toxic masculinity, memory, confidence and Belgian 'soft-power'
Collective power We look ahead at the programme of this year's Folk Film Gathering
Writing hidden messages Arnaud Desplechin on guilt, melodrama, feeling haunted, and Two Pianos
Clever crafting with Idiots Chris Barfoot on his six-camera set up and three-day shoot of his debut feature
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