Sundance 2025 Wraps Up with Major Wins for ‘Twinless’ and ‘Atropia’, Celebrating Innovative Storytelling in Film

Park City, Utah — The Sundance Film Festival wrapped up its 2025 season with an awards ceremony on Friday morning, spotlighting the artistic achievements of filmmakers who participated this year. Dylan O’Brien’s riveting performance in “Twinless” secured the Audience Award in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category, making it one of the standout films at the festival due to its compelling narrative on companionship and bereavement. The film, helmed by James Sweeney, explores the connection between two individuals who meet in a support group for those who have lost their twins. “Twinless” received praise not only … Read more

Sundance Film ‘Twinless’ Withdrawn from Online Viewing Due to Piracy Concerns After High Initial Ratings

PARK CITY, Utah — In a recent development at the Sundance Film Festival, the film “Twinless” has been withdrawn from the festival’s online platform following an incident of piracy. This marks the second film to be removed from the digital venue after another title faced similar issues. “Twinless,” which quickly gained popularity at Sundance, features Dylan O’Brien in a dual role as twin brothers Rocky and Roman. The plot thickens as Roman navigates through the grief of losing his brother Rocky, whose lover, Dennis, played by James Sweeney—who also directs and writes the film—feels a … Read more

Sundance Hit ‘Twinless’ Removed from Online Platform Amid Piracy Concerns, Despite Award Wins

PARK CITY, Utah — The Sundance Film Festival, a premier showcase for independent films, found itself grappling with the challenges of digital piracy this year, leading to the withdrawal of one of its celebrated entries, “Twinless.” The film, which had garnered significant acclaim including a special jury award for star Dylan O’Brien and an audience award in the U.S. Dramatic competition, was removed from the festival’s online platform following concerns over copyright violations. “Twinless” features O’Brien in a dual role as Roman and his deceased twin Rocky, alongside a notable cast including Lauren Graham, Aisling … Read more

Sundance Festival Celebrates Fresh Voices: ‘Twinless,’ ‘Andre Is An Idiot’ Among Top Audience Picks

Festival-goers at Sundance Film Festival chose their favorites on Friday, resulting in a variety of films receiving the coveted Audience Awards across several categories. Diverse storytelling and unexpected humor marked this year’s accolades, reflecting the wide-ranging tastes of the festival audience. “Twinless” emerged as a standout, securing the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award, while “Andre Is An Idiot” captivated viewers in the documentary section, earning the U.S. Documentary Audience Award. The international categories also saw significant recognition, with the drama “DJ Ahmet” and the documentary “Prime Minister” each winning audience awards in their respective genres. “Innovative … Read more