Selena documentary removed from Sundance online platform due to piracy concerns

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On Friday, the team working on the documentary “Selena y Los Dinos,” about Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla and her family band, experienced a rollercoaster of highs and lows.

In a remarkable turn of events, Isabel Castro’s film received a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for its exceptional archival storytelling. The jury praised the movie for its ability to transport viewers to a distinct era and location, stirring emotions around family, tradition, affection, and youth.

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At Park City, Utah, we arrived with voracious hunger for the 41st Sundance Film Festival. However, we’re now narrowing down our favorite choices to only the absolute cream of the crop.

As a devoted movie buff, I was looking forward to catching the film on the festival’s online platform, but later in the day, I learned that it had been taken down due to copyright issues. It seems that some enthusiastic viewers were sharing clips from the movie on various social media sites, which led to copyright violations.

As a movie enthusiast, I understand and share the festival’s sentiment when it comes to changes in the lineup. While I regret any potential disappointment this might cause, it’s essential to remember that our mission is to support independent filmmakers. This includes safeguarding their unique works and ensuring they can sustain themselves—both now and in the future. We treat copyright infringement with utmost gravity and are committed to working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement to address any such issues.

For the first time during its five-year history with an online platform, Sundance has taken down a movie while the festival was ongoing.

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2025-02-01 03:31