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Dogwoof Acquires 'Sentient' to Premiere at Sundance 2026

12/12/2025

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Dogwoof has acquired world sales rights to Sentient, directed by Tony Jones.
Sentient will premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
The film explores hidden realities of animal testing in high-security laboratories and the fate of monkeys used in experiments.
The film features Dr. Lisa Jones Engel, a primatologist who reflects on harm caused by her work.
Production funding came from Screen Australia and other partners.

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Story summary

Dogwoof has acquired world sales rights to Sentient, directed by Tony Jones.
Sentient will premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
The film explores hidden realities of animal testing in high-security laboratories and the fate of monkeys used in experiments.
The film features Dr. Lisa Jones Engel, a primatologist who reflects on harm caused by her work.
Production funding came from Screen Australia and other partners.