The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, and it’s often a predictor of which films will be nominated for Oscars. The 2024 Sundance Film Festival occurred from January 18-28, 2024, and featured a wide range of films worldwide.
Here are some of the movies that may make it to next year’s Oscars:
Sundance 2024:
In The Summers
The Summers, directed by Alessandra Lacorazza, won the Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category. This Sundance film tells the story of a young woman who returns to her hometown in the summer after her father’s death and reconnects with her estranged mother.
Porcelain War
Directed by an unknown director, Porcelain War won the Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. Documentary Competition Category. This Sundance film explores the lives of three people who are struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Sujo
Directed by an unknown director, Sujo won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition category. The film tells the story of a young boy forced to flee his home in Syria and embark on a perilous journey to Europe.
A New Kind of Wilderness
Directed by an unknown director, A New Kind of Wilderness won the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary Competition category. The film explores the lives of a group living off the grid in the wilderness of Alaska.
Little Death
Directed by an unknown director, Little Death won the NEXT Innovator Award presented by Adobe. The film tells the story of a young woman who is struggling to come to terms with her sexuality.
Daughters
Directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, Daughters won the Festival Favorite Award, which audiences select across all new feature films presented at the Festival. The documentary explores the lives of women impacted by the criminal justice system.
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These are just a few films that may make it to next year’s Oscars. Keep an eye out for these movies and more as awards season approaches!
