News
Sundance Institute names Keri Putnam executive director
The Sundance Institute has found its replacement executive director following the departure nearly one year ago of Ken Brecher.
HBO takes US broadcast rights to Smash His Camera
HBO Documentary Films has acquired US broadcast rights to Sundance winner Smash His Camera.
First Independent takes US rights to Holy Rollers
Gary Rubin’s First Independent Pictures has acquired US rights to the Sundance premiere Holy Rollers starring Jesse Eisenberg.
Features
Buzz nation
Which films will generate heat in Utah’s mountain cool? Jeremy Kay picks a selection of titles from across the festival
One on One
Nigel Thomas, producer, Matador Pictures
UK producer Nigel Thomas explains why his production company Matador Pictures is going from strength to strength.
In Focus
Alice unlocks the windows
Disney’s move to shorten the theatrical window on Alice In Wonderland caused a major spat with exhibitors. John Hazelton looks at whether the film has set a precedent for a shift in studio distribution



