Paloma Schneiderman Makes Stunned Transition with Sundance Breakout ‘Big Girls Don't Cry’ — Watch the First Trailer

Independent Hollywood is welcoming a formidable new filmmaking voice. Paloma Schneiderman, who first captured audiences in the hit series ‘Summer of Friendship,’ is making a striking transition to the director's chair with her feature debut, ‘Big Girls Don't Cry,’ which has just debuted its first high-voltage official trailer.

The critically acclaimed LGBTQ+ coming-of-age drama originated under “A Wave in the Ocean,” the artist-incubator initiative founded by two-time Oscar winner Jane Campion. Campion serves as an executive producer, lending her singular artistic vision and mentorship to shepherd the project to the screen.

Assembled with an eclectic mix of seasoned talent and fresh faces, the cast features ‘Game of Thrones’ alum Noah Taylor as the protagonist Sid's father. A dynamic supporting ensemble includes Beatrix Rain Wolfe, Ngataitangirua Hita, and Sophia Kirkwood-Smith.

Since its splashy premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, the film has cut a swath through the international festival circuit, notably taking home top honors at the Biarritz Film Festival. This edition of Sundance carried profound historic weight, serving as both the first festival following the passing of legendary founder Robert Redford and the final iteration hosted in Park City.

Critical reception has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Collider senior critic Tyler Gates awarded the film an 8/10 rating, singling out Schneiderman's assured directorial command and a breakout performance from lead actor Palmer, hailing the feature as “a transcendent, soul-cleansing experience driven by a dreamlike score and stunning visuals.”

‘Big Girls Don't Cry’ currently holds a pristine 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. With the drop of its first official trailer, this powerhouse indie—backed by heavy-hitting creative forces and a fiercely talented rising generation—is rapidly cementing its market momentum ahead of its upcoming global theatrical rollout and anticipated awards-season campaign.