Sundance 2017: NEXT in pictures

by Claire Folger, Federica Valabrega, Dustin Lane, Jason McCormick, Courtesy of Sundance Film Festival, Ante Cheng, Andrew Droz Palermo, Amber Wilkinson, Fred Hayes, Ashley Connor, Elisha Christian

The festival describes this section as: "Pure, bold works distinguished by an innovative, forward-thinking approach to storytelling populate this program. Digital technology paired with unfettered creativity promises that the films in this section will shape a 'greater' next wave in American cinema." Ten films make up the section - click on the images for a larger view.

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