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As the Sundance Film Festival weighs the possibility of leaving Utah, its rebellious younger sibling has already packed its bags.

Slamdance, the unaffiliated festival that has run parallel to Sundance and celebrated outsider cinema in Park City since 1995, has officially relocated to Los Angeles. The organization announced its presence in town with the inaugural Indie Awards ceremony in December, and will break from its Sundance-adjacent schedule for its 30th edition, which will runs from February 20-26.

In addition to its lineup — which features 146 films, with all competition titles hailing from first-time directors at budgets of $1 million or less — Slamdance has announced more details about its plans to run a Los Angeles festival. Screenings will take place at the Director’s Guild of America and Quixote West Hollywood, with a special opening night event at the Egyptian Theater on February 20. Films will also be available to stream on the Slamdance Channel...

We're back with another edition of Horror Highlights! Watch the new short film Cross My Heart, learn more about the new streaming series Red Rooms, and we have details on Fri's upcoming horror slate:

Watch Cross My Heart: "A young boy runs away from home after finding out about his mother’s pregnancy. While lost in the woods, he comes face to face with his inner demons who agree to do his bidding for him."

Written/Directed/Produced/Edited by Will Martinko Produced by Andrew John, Gaspare Interrante, Paul Malikkal Starring: Madison McKenzie Scott as Constance John Brocagh Lynn as Cole Eleanore Lynn as Big Marusia Isabella Lynn as Little Based off of the Works by Bernadette Emerson (@spookybirchart on Instagram) Assistant Director - Matthew Santangelo Director of Photography - Matt Connelly Composer - Marshall Via 1st Assistant Camera/Camera Operator - Kevin Johnson 2nd Assistant Camera - Brianna...