Sundance and FIPRESCI Partner to Launch New Jury for First-Time International Filmmakers
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Brent Lang
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The Sundance Film Festival and the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) are partnering to establish a new jury that will evaluate debut films from first-time international filmmakers. The FIPRESCI jury, launching at next year's festival, will consist of three critics who will assess entries in the World Narrative and World Documentary feature competitions, presenting two awards for best narrative and best documentary. This collaboration coincides with Sundance's relocation from Park City, Utah to Boulder, Colorado.
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VarietySundance and FIPRESCI Partner to Launch New Jury for First-Time International Filmmakersvariety.comKey quotes
· 1 pulledThe FIPRESCI jury will consist of three critics and will evaluate debut films from the World Narrative and World Documentary feature film competitions, presenting two awards for the best narrative and best documentary.
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