Sundance with Star-Studded Interview Studio and Immersive Experiences
As the 2025 Sundance Film Festival approaches a list of interesting films and filmmakers have been announced along with Variety’s return with their annual Interview Studio, presented by Audible, the leading creator of premium audio storytelling. Running from Friday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 26, the Interview Studio will feature in-depth discussions with some of the most prominent talent and filmmakers from this year’s festival lineup.
In addition to the Interview Studio, Variety and Audible will host two exclusive Cocktails & Conversations panels, offering festival-goers rare insights into the evolving art of storytelling.
Here are the year’s Interview Studio participants including an impressive roster of talent:
- Sarah Jessica Parker, executive producer & Kim A. Snyder, director (The Librarians)
- Alia Shawkat, actor, Callum Turner, actor, & Hailey Gates, director and writer (Atropia)
- Dev Patel, actor, Rosy McEwen, actor, Jade Croot, actor, & Bryn Chainey, director and writer (Rabbit Trap)
- Dylan O’Brien, actor, Lauren Graham, actor, Aisling Franciosi, actor, & James Sweeney, writer, director, and actor (Twinless)
- Marlee Matlin, subject & Shoshannah Stern, director and producer (Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore)
- Olivia Colman, actor, John Lithgow, actor, Aud Mason-Hyde, actor, & Sophie Hyde, director and writer (Jimpa)
- Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, director and producer & Joseph Patel, producer (Sly Lives! [aka The Burden of Black Genius])
- James Griffiths, director, Tom Basden, screenwriter & actor, Tim Key, screenwriter & actor, & Carey Mulligan, actor (The Ballad of Wallis Island)
- Sheryl Lee Ralph, actor, Stephan James, actor, Titus Welliver, actor, & Rashad Frett, director (Ricky)
- Molly Gordon, actor, Logan Lerman, actor, Geraldine Viswanathan, actor, John Reynolds, actor, & Sophie Brooks, director, writer, and producer (Oh, Hi!)
- Rose Byrne, actor, Conan O’Brien, actor, & Mary Bronstein, director and writer (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
- Rachel Sennott, actor, Austin Amelio, actor, Perry Yung, actor, & Katarina Zhu, writer and director (Bunnylovr)
- Benedict Cumberbatch, actor, & Dylan Southern, writer and director (The Thing With Feathers)
- Josh O’Connor, actor, Meghann Fahy, actor, Kali Reis, actor, Lily LaTorre, actor, & Max Walker-Silverman, director and writer (Rebuilding)
- Finn Wolfhard, actor, Helena Zengel, actor, Emily Watson, actor, & Isaiah Saxon, director and writer (The Legend of Ochi)
- André Holland, producer & actor, Roy Wood Jr., actor, Nicole Beharie, actor, DeWanda Wise, actor, Cassandra Freeman, actor, & Rachael Holder, director (Love, Brooklyn)
- Dave Franco, actor, Alison Brie, actor, & Michael Shanks, director and writer (Together)
- Jennifer Lopez, actor, Tonatiuh, actor, & Bill Condon, director and writer (Kiss of the Spider Woman)
- Bowen Yang, actor (The Wedding Banquet)
- Cooper Raiff, director, writer, creator, & actor, Lili Reinhart, actor, Havana Rose Liu, actor, Addison Timlin, actor, & Alyah Chanelle Scott, actor (Hal & Harper)
- Jon Hamm, actor, Alia Shawkat, actor, Ana de la Reguera, actor, & Aaron Lipstadt, director (The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery)
- Ronan Farrow, host (Not a Very Good Murderer)
- Russell Tovey, actor, Maria Dizzia, actor, & Carmen Emmi, director and writer (Plainclothes)
- Glenn Kaino, director & producer, Alexys Feaster, executive producer, Afshin Shahidi, executive producer, & Jesse Williams, executive producer (Hoops, Hopes & Dreams)
Variety and Audible will present two discussions during Sundance:
- Friday, Jan. 24: A panel featuring Ronan Farrow (Not a Very Good Murderer), André Holland (Love, Brooklyn), Rachel Ghiazza (Audible’s Chief Content Officer), and Titus Welliver (Ricky), focusing on the evolution of storytelling.
- Sunday, Jan. 26: A deep dive into Audible’s The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery, featuring Jon Hamm, Alia Shawkat, Ana de la Reguera, Aaron Lipstadt, and Kate Navin, exploring the creation of its cinematic audio drama.
Attendees can request invitations to the panels at these links: Friday Session and Sunday Session.
Located at Kimball Terrace on Main Street, the Audible Listening Lodge will offer festival-goers a serene retreat, complete with stunning mountain views, complimentary refreshments, and a curated selection of Audible content. Open from Jan. 24-26, it’s the perfect spot to recharge and connect.
Videos from the Interview Studio and panels will be shared on Variety.com and social media (@Variety, @audible).
Explore exclusive content from Sundance creators at audible.com/sff.
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