While the Grand Jury Prize-winning films of Sundance have launched a few notable directorial careers --Todd Haynes, Todd Solondz, Bryan Singer--, it is the past recipients of the Filmmakers Trophy who are now among the top dogs of directing in both the indie world and Hollywood.
The following films and directors were entrants during the previous decade of the Sundance Film Festival. Their credits range from legendary independents to highly-acclaimed television series to Eddie Murphy vehicles, but no matter the size or scope or subject matter, are equally impressive.
1990
Entry: Houseparty
Director: Reginald Hudlin
Credits: Boomerang, The Great White Hype
1991
Entry: Privilege
Directress: Yvonne Rainer
Credits: MURDER and murder
1992
Entry: Zebrahead
Director: Anthony Drazan
Credits: Hurlyburly, “The West Wing”
1993
Entry: Fly By Night
Director: Steve Gomer
Credits: Barney’s Great Adventure
1994
Entry: Clerks
Director: Kevin Smith
Credits: Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma
Entry: Fresh
Director: Boaz Yakin
Credits: A Price Above Rubies
1995
Entry: Angela
Directress: Rebecca Miller
Credits: From Shore To Shore (writer)
1996
Entry: Girls Town
Director: Jim McKay
Credits: American Movie (producer)
1997
Entry: In The Company Of Men
Director: Neil LaBute
Credits: Your Friends & Neighbors, Nurse Betty
1998
Entry: Smoke Signals
Director: Chris Eyre
Credits: Things We Do
1999
Entry: Tumbleweeds
Director: Gavin O’Connor
Credits: Comfortably Numb
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