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Sundance Hit 'The Screener' Tackles Hollywood's Film Leaks

3/24/2026

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The five-part miniseries The Screener, directed by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe, drew attention at Sundance.
It explores Hollywood's unauthorized film leaks, centering on a young filmmaker.
Cummings notes a cavalier attitude toward sharing unreleased films and harm to creators.
The duo conducted extensive interviews with industry professionals to inform the project.
The project is produced independently to maintain creative control and distribution options include traditional or direct-to-consumer.

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Story summary

The five-part miniseries The Screener, directed by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe, drew attention at Sundance.
It explores Hollywood's unauthorized film leaks, centering on a young filmmaker.
Cummings notes a cavalier attitude toward sharing unreleased films and harm to creators.
The duo conducted extensive interviews with industry professionals to inform the project.
The project is produced independently to maintain creative control and distribution options include traditional or direct-to-consumer.