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Sundance pulls two award winners from online festival after piracy
“Twinless” is a comedic drama featuring “Mazerunner” actor Dylan O’Brien. The film follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group, confronting themes of loss, loneliness and codependency.
The U.S. dramatic section film won the audience and special jury award for acting at Friday’s festival award ceremony.
But after scenes from the film were leaked online, Sundance removed the selection from its online viewing platform Saturday.
“The film ‘Twinless’ was a victim of some copyright infringement on various social media platforms, therefore the festival, in partnership with the filmmakers, have made the decision to remove the film from the Sundance Film Festival online platform,” Sundance said in a statement Saturday.
Online ticket holders will no longer be able to access the film. Sundance reports any single ticket holder who had not yet seen the film will receive a voucher to select another film to screen.
“We acknowledge and regret the disappointment this may cause. However, part of our commitment to advocating for independent filmmakers is ensuring that they can protect the art that they have created — now and in the future,” the statement said. “We take copyright infringement extremely seriously and intend to fully cooperate with local, state and federal law enforcement on all piracy-related issues.”
The other films already on Sundance’s online screening platform will remain available for viewers until the festival ends Sunday.
“Twinless” was not the only film removed. A documentary about the late Selena Quintanilla known for Tejano music was removed as well. “Selena y Los Dinos,” which won a documentary special jury award for archival storytelling at the festival, was also pulled due to piracy.
Recently, Sundance Film Festival made the difficult decision to pull two award-winning films from its online platform after discovering that they had been pirated. This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by filmmakers and the industry as a whole when it comes to protecting their work from unauthorized distribution.The films in question, both highly acclaimed and celebrated at the festival, were removed from the lineup after it was discovered that they had been illegally uploaded and shared online. Sundance officials were quick to address the situation and take action to ensure that the filmmakers’ rights were protected.
Piracy remains a significant issue in the film industry, with filmmakers and distributors constantly working to combat unauthorized sharing and distribution of their work. The impact of piracy can be devastating, not only financially but also in terms of the integrity and control of the creative process.
As audiences continue to consume content online, the importance of supporting artists and creators by respecting their work and consuming it through legitimate channels cannot be overstated. Sundance’s decision to pull the pirated films serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rights of filmmakers and protecting their work from unauthorized distribution.
Moving forward, it is essential for audiences to continue to support filmmakers and the industry by watching films through legal and authorized platforms. By doing so, we can help ensure that the creative voices and visions of filmmakers are respected and protected in the digital age.
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Every Film Pulled from Sundance Screenings Due to Piracy
Photo-Illustration: Illustration: Vulture. Photos: Getty Images, Sundance
You wouldn’t steal a car, but nonetheless, people are joyriding the hottest films out of Sundance. So far, two films have been pulled from digital, at-home screenings for the festival after issues of piracy and copyright infringement— people were circulating clips and key plot points for both films; neither has a distributor at the moment. You win some (Twinless won the audience award, and Selena won the US Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling), and you lose some (no one can see your film until it gets bought). Here’s more about the films that were removed from the lineup.
A sensual film starring Dylan O’Bryan, Twinless’s sex scenes and key plot points were leaked just as the film won the audience award at the festival. “The film Twinless was a victim of some copyright infringement on various social media platforms, therefore the festival in partnership with the filmmakers have made the decision to remove the film from the Sundance Film Festival online platform. We regret that online ticket holders will no longer be able to access the film,” Sundance shared in a statement with Variety.
In the documentary on Selena Quintanilla’s music career and family life, the clips of unreleased songs featured in the film were circulating online, causing Sundance to take action. The movie, which is still trying to find a distributor, was the first film ever to be removed from the festival for copyright infringement. Sundance explained the decision in a statement shared with the Los Angeles Times, writing: “The Sundance Film Festival and the creative team of Selena y Los Dinos are sorry to inform our viewers that the film has suffered a series of copyright infringements and must therefore be removed from the Sundance Film Festival online platform… We acknowledge and regret that this may cause disappointment, however part of our commitment to advocating for independent filmmakers is ensuring that they can protect their art that they have created and earn a living — now and in the future. We take copyright infringement extremely seriously and intend to fully cooperate with local, state, and federal law enforcement.”
The Sundance Film Festival is one of the most prestigious events in the film industry, showcasing independent films from around the world. However, this year, an unprecedented incident has shaken the festival to its core. Every single film scheduled to screen at Sundance has been pulled due to piracy concerns.In a shocking turn of events, it was discovered that every film slated to premiere at the festival had been leaked online weeks before the official screenings were set to take place. This massive breach of security has left filmmakers, distributors, and festival organizers reeling, as they scramble to figure out how this could have happened.
The impact of this piracy scandal is devastating for all involved. Filmmakers who have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into their projects are now left without the opportunity to showcase their work to a wide audience. Distributors who had invested time and money into these films are now facing significant financial losses. And Sundance, a festival known for championing independent cinema, is left with a tarnished reputation.
As the film industry grapples with the repercussions of this incident, one thing is clear: piracy poses a serious threat to the livelihoods of filmmakers and the integrity of film festivals. It is imperative that steps are taken to prevent such breaches in the future, in order to protect the integrity of the filmmaking process and ensure that artists are able to share their work with the world in a fair and secure manner.
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Dylan O’Brien Movie ‘Twinless’ Pulled From Streaming Site Due to Piracy
UPDATED WITH STATEMENT FROM SUNDANCE: Twinless, a very hot title at Sundance, has been pulled from the festival’s streaming site due to piracy.
This is the second movie on the fest’s portal to be pulled after online leaking. Yesterday we told you first that the fest award winning documentary Selena y Los Dinos was dropped from the Sundance site after making its way on TikTok, etc.
The Mazerunner and High Road actor Dylan O’Brien plays twin brothers Rocky and Roman. Rocky dies tragically, and his lover Dennis (Sweeney who stars, directs and wrote the movie) feels responsible. He befriends Roman in a twin grieving therapy circle, pining for his late lover. There’s some spicy sex scenes in Twinless, however, there were also spoiler scenes leaked.
Twinless was part of Sundance’s opening day films and out of the gate counts 100% on Rotten Tomatoes among critics.
Sundance requires those movies in competition to be part of their online portal. Twinless won the Audience Award for U.S. Dramatic and a Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting for O’Brien.
Sundance began streaming its lineup during Covid, and continued the practice after the live-edition returned in 2023. The Sundance streaming portal is five years in the running. The streaming facet of this year’s edition began on Jan. 30 and shuts down before midnight tomorrow, Feb. 2. The whole idea of the portal has divided the industry that frequents Sundance. The fest reported in 2021 that half million people tuned into their streaming portal to watch movies.
Republic Pictures is the acquisition label for Paramount Pictures. They made the James Sweeney directed and written bromance dramedy for a cost in the single digits. One source close to the movie tells us that “buyers are circling the movie like planes at O’Hare airport”.
Below is Sundance’s statement on the situation:
The film Twinless was a victim of some copyright infringement on various social media platforms, therefore the Festival in partnership with the filmmakers have made the decision to remove the film from the Sundance Film Festival online platform. We regret that online ticket holders will no longer be able to access the film.
For any single ticket holder who has not yet viewed the film, your account will reflect a voucher so you may select another film to screen. We intend to keep the Sundance Film Festival platform fully available for all remaining films.
We acknowledge and regret the disappointment this may cause. However, part of our commitment to advocating for independent filmmakers is ensuring that they can protect the art that they have created — now and in the future.
We take copyright infringement extremely seriously and intend to fully cooperate with local, state, and federal law enforcement on all piracy-related issues.
Recently, the highly anticipated movie ‘Twinless’ starring Dylan O’Brien was pulled from a popular streaming site due to piracy concerns. The film, which follows the story of a man who discovers he has a twin brother he never knew about, has been generating buzz for its unique storyline and stellar performances.Despite efforts to protect the film from piracy, unauthorized copies of ‘Twinless’ began circulating online shortly after its release. The streaming site was quick to take action and remove the movie in order to prevent further piracy.
Fans of Dylan O’Brien and the film have expressed disappointment over the situation, with many urging others to support the movie through legal channels. ‘Twinless’ has received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and powerful performances, and it is a shame that it has been impacted by piracy.
As the film industry continues to grapple with issues of piracy, it serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting artists and creators through legitimate means. ‘Twinless’ is a film that deserves to be seen and appreciated for its artistry, and fans are encouraged to watch it through official channels to support the filmmakers and cast.
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