Hailey Gates’ ‘Atropia’ Scores Top Dramatic Honors at Sundance 2025, Amidst a Strong Field of Debut Features and Notable Performances
Park City, Utah – The 2025 Sundance Film Festival culminated with “Atropia,” the directorial debut of Hailey Gates, receiving the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic. Gates’ feature, set against a fabricated military training base rather than an actual war zone in Iraq, made a significant impact and lifted her into the spotlight at this year’s festival. Meanwhile, James Sweeney’s “Twinless” not only captivated the audience, earning the Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic, but also celebrated Dylan O’Brien’s performance with a U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting. The festival, an annual convergence for creatives and industry … Read more