Curtains Rise with ‘Do No Harm’, Fall with ‘Captain Tsunami’: Dances With Films 2025 Unveils Dramatic Lineup

Dances With Films, Los Angeles' largest independent film festival, has unveiled its 2025 slate with the promise of 254 pioneering films to be shown in historic TCL Chinese Theatres from June 19-29. It opens with Chris Hartwell's riveting drama Do No Harm and closes with Aaron Sherry's highly anticipated Captain Tsunami, bookending a slate that honors emerging talent and boundary-pushing storytelling.

 

Now in its 28th year, Dances With Films continues to be a launching pad for new talent, earning accolades for its sold-out screenings, industry panels, and commitment to independent vision. This year's festival continues to defy Hollywood convention, featuring a diverse lineup of features, documentaries, shorts, and pilots—many of which have their world or North American premieres.

 

With my record for unearthing future stars and Academy Award nominees, DWF 2025 will be an unmissable event for my fans and industry professionals.

 

Source: IMDb, Deadline, Dances With Films, FilmFreeway