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Come See Me in the Good Light, in the Premieres category, received the Festival Favorite award at the 2025 edition of the Sundance Film Festival, voted for by the audiences from all the new feature films presented. Looking ahead to next year, the fest announced dates for the 2026 edition, taking place in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1.
“The past 11 days of the Festival have been a meaningful opportunity to connect as a community in support of independent storytelling,” acting CEO of the Sundance Institute Amanda Kelso said. “We look forward to being reunited with audiences, artists, industry, and press next January for another edition of the Festival.”
Kim Yutani, Sundance Film Festival director of programming, added: “Throughout the Festival we saw audiences moved by Andrea Gibson’s and Megan Falley’s journeys in Come See Me in the Good Light. Festival goers embraced the humor and heartbreak of this intimate documentary directed by Ryan White, as it speaks to art and love and reminds us what it means to be alive as we face mortality.”
In another statement, Eugene Hernandez, director of the Sundance Film Festival and Public Programming, said: “As this year’s Festival comes to a close, we’re already looking ahead to 2026 and what will no doubt be an unforgettable experience! We invite you to save the date and get ready to join us in Park City and Salt Lake City one year from now at Sundance 2026; it will be a Festival you won’t want to miss!”
From director and producer Ryan White, as well as producers Jessica Hargrave, Tig Notaro and Stef Willen, the documentary Come See Me in the Good Light features a logline as follows: “Two poets, one incurable cancer diagnosis. Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley go on an unexpectedly funny and poignant journey through love, life, and mortality.” The film screened in the World Premiere, Documentary category.
The top five runners-up for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Festival Favorite are as follows:
Deaf President Now! (U.S.) — Directors and Producers: Nyle DiMarco, Davis Guggenheim; Producers: Jonathan King, Amanda Rohlke, Michael Harte. “During eight tumultuous days in 1988 at the world’s only Deaf university, four students must find a way to lead an angry mob — and change the course of history.” World Premiere. Documentary. Available online for public.
The Alabama Solution (U.S.) — Directors, Producers: Andrew Jarecki, Charlotte Kaufman. “Incarcerated men defy the odds to expose a cover-up in one of America’s deadliest prison systems.” World Premiere. Documentary.
The Ballad of Wallis Island (U.K.) — Director: James Griffiths; Screenwriters: Tom Basden, Tim Key; Producer: Rupert Majendie. “Eccentric lottery winner, Charles, dreams of getting his favorite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer, back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.” Cast: Basden, Key, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Carey Mulligan. World Premiere. Fiction.
Andre is an Idiot (U.S.) — Director: Anthony Benna; Producers: Andre Ricciardi, Tory Tunnell, Joshua Altman, Stelio Kitrilakis, Ben Cotner. “Andre, a brilliant idiot, is dying because he didn’t get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.” World Premiere. Available online for public.
Prime Minister (U.S.) — Directors: Michelle Walshe, Lindsay Utz; Producers: Cass Avery, Leon Kirkbeck, Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane, Katie Peck. “A view inside the life of former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, capturing her through five tumultuous years in power and beyond as she redefined leadership on the world stage.” World Cinema Documentary Competition. Available online for public.
See the full list of award winners previously announced at a ceremony at The Ray Theatre in Park City Jan. 31.
