Thursday, December 18

Q&A: Craig Cockerill discusses filming process of ‘Deep Fake: Rise of Whisper Breach’

This post was updated Feb. 13 at 9:38 p.m. Craig Cockerill is combating cinematic conceptions of artificial intelligence. The alumnus’ directorial debut “Deep Fake: Rise of Whisper Breach” is set to release early 2025. Read more...

Photo: Mike Markoff (Kent Collins) sports a half-zip and plugs a wire into a metal box while surrounded by deep blue lights. The UCLA alumnus, Craig Cockerill’s new film “Deep Fake: Rise of Whisper Breach” will be in theaters early 2025. (Courtesy of Deep Fake)


Q&A: Cast of ‘Companion’ discusses optimistic AI approach, character relationships

This post was updated Feb. 4 at 9:22 p.m. It’s only human nature to have a “Companion.” Drew Hancock’s psychological thriller and first feature film “Companion” will slash into theaters Jan. Read more...

Photo: Sophie Thatcher (Iris) displays an apprehended look while shedding a tear. The actress stars in the thriller film “Companion” releasing in theaters everywhere Jan. 31. (Courtesy of IMDb)


Sundance 2025: In Creator Day fireside chat, viral YouTubers discuss origins, industry changes

YouTube’s top creators are expanding the small screen – let’s talk about that. Saturday, industry organization BrandStorytelling hosted its inaugural Creator Day, a sanctioned event of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as part of its 11-day run in Park City, Utah. Read more...

Photo: Antonia Blyth moderates a panel with Sean Evans, Link Neal and Rhett McLaughlin. The discussion was part of BrandStorytelling’s inaugural Creator Day. (left to right) (Zimo Li/Photo editor)


Sundance 2025 Q&A: Hailey Gates’ satire film ‘Atropia’ critiques US war involvement through humor

Weaving absurdism and romance, “Atropia” interrogates the Western perspective of the Middle East. Directed by Hailey Gates, the war satire film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Read more...

Photo: Callum Turner, cast member in “Atropia” dons a brown and beige checkered cardigan and speaks into the microphone. “Atropia” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)


Sundance 2025 Q&A: ‘Rabbit Trap’ captures the eerie sound of Welsh folktales

This post was updated Feb. 2 at 8:09 p.m. There is nothing fluffy about Bryn Chainey’s feature film debut. Distributed by horror production company SpectreVision, “Rabbit Trap” premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as part of the Midnight category. Read more...

Photo: “Rabbit Trap” star Jade Croot smiles and looks past the camera while walking through a crowd of people at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)


Sundance 2025 Q&A: ‘Brides’ cast, screenwriter reflects on film’s theme of female friendship

“Brides” is inviting viewers on a journey of introspection and faith. Screened at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Nadia Fall’s directorial debut is an entry into the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. Read more...

Photo: Nadia Fall smiles while sporting two gold earrings and a multicolored outfit. Fall’s directorial debut “Brides” competed in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)


Sundance 2025 Q&A: ‘The Thing with Feathers’ adapts Max Porter’s novella on grief to the big screen

“The Thing with Feathers” is exploring grief in its most shadowy stages. Screened at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the thriller stars Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch as a father of two mourning the unexpected loss of his wife. Read more...

Photo: Benedict Cumberbatch speaks to journalists on the Sundance Film Festival press line. The actor stars in Dylan Southern’s “The Thing with Feathers.” (Zimo Li/Photo editor)



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