Sundance 2025 Awards: ‘Seeds’ & ‘Atropia’ Grand Jury Prize Winners
by Alex Billington | January 31, 2025 | Source: Sundance.org
The official awards for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival have been announced, with ‘Seeds’ and ‘Atropia’ taking home the Grand Jury Prizes. The festival, held annually in Utah, featured a lineup of 88 feature films, showcasing a variety of indie gems. The winners were revealed at a small ceremony in person in Utah, marking the end of the festival.
This year’s main winners include ‘Atropia,’ which won the Grand Jury Prize in the Dramatic category. The film follows the story of an aspiring actress who falls in love with a soldier during a military role-playing exercise. The Grand Jury Prize for Documentary went to ‘Seeds,’ an exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South.
The Audience Awards were received by ‘Twinless’ and ‘Andre is an Idiot,’ reflecting the positive reactions they garnered from audiences. Despite some amazing films at Sundance this year, many deserving films did not receive awards. It is recommended to make note of these winners and watch them at your earliest convenience.
For a full list of winners and their synopses, see below:
2025 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL JURY AWARDS:
The U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic – ‘Atropia’
The U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary – ‘Seeds’
The World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic – ‘Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears)’
The World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary – ‘Cutting Through Rocks’
And more…
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Keep an eye out for these films in theaters or at future festivals. Each film offers a unique and compelling cinematic experience that is worth exploring. For more information, visit Sundance.org.