Sundance 2015: Robert Redford Gala Premiere, Kids Slate & Wild Installation Revealed

The main slates were rolled out over the last two weeks but the 2015 Sundance Film Festival isnt done just yet offering a few surprises. Just over a month before Park City becomes Hollywood North, the Robert Redford-founded fest today unveiled a couple more premieres and New Frontier installations plus the second year slate for Sundance Kids. Among those unveiled today is the world premiere Salt Lake City gala of the Redford, Nick Nolte and Emma Thompson starrer A Walk In The Woods. And, of course, this being Sundance, there is another film with James Franco on the offering with True Story with Felicity Jones and Jonah Hill. Check out the full list of SFF additions, including what looks like a very interesting look at the Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern starrer Wild, below.

With the fest running from January 22 to February 1, Deadlines co-Editor-in-Chief, and myself Film Mike Fleming Jr will be covering Sundance as we have in years past. This looks like its going to be a good one indeed.

PREMIERES

A Walk in the Woods / U.S.A. (Director: Ken Kwapis, Screenwriters: Rick Kerb, Bill Holderman) An aging travel writer sets out to hike the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail with a long-estranged high school buddy. Along the way, the duo face off with each other, nature, and an eccentric assortment of characters. Together, they learn that some roads are better left untraveled. Cast: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, Nick Offerman, Kristen Schaal. World Premiere. SALT LAKE CITY GALA FILM

True Story / U.S.A. (Director: Rupert Goold, Screenwriters: Rupert Goold, David Kajganich) When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo who has taken on Finkels identity his investigation morphs into an unforgettable game of cat and mouse.Based on actual events, Finkels relentless pursuit of Longos true story encompasses murder, love, deceit, and redemption. Cast: Jonah Hill, James Franco, Felicity Jones.

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SUNDANCE KIDS

This section of the Festival is especially for our youngest independent film fans. Programmed in cooperation with Tumbleweeds, Utahs premiere film festival for children and youth.

The Games Maker / Argentina, Canada, Italy (Director and screenwriter: Juan Pablo Buscarini) Ivan Dragos love of board games catapults him into the fantastical world of game invention and pits him against the inventor Morodian, who wants to destroy the city of Zyl. To save his family, Ivan must come to know what it is to be a true Games Maker. Cast: David Mazouz, Joseph Fiennes, Ed Asner, Megan Charpentier, Tom Cavanagh, Valentina Lodovini. U.S. Premiere

Operation Arctic / Norway (Director and screenwriter: Grethe Be-Waal) This modern-day Robinson Crusoe adventure is set in the Arctic. Through a misunderstanding, 13-year-old Julia and her eight-year-old twin siblings, Ida and Sindre, are left on a deserted island. The children have to find ways to survive, battling fierce winter weather, hungry polar bears, and loneliness. Cast: Kaisa Gurine Antonsen, Ida Leonora Valestrand Eike, Leonard Valestrand Eike, Nicolai Cleve Broch, Kristofer Hivju, Line Verndal. International Premiere

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