The Screener

The Screener
Directed by	Jim Cummings PJ McCabe
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of episodes	5
Production
Producers	Michael J. McGarry Thomas Cross

The Screener is a 2026 American five-episode limited series directed by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe and produced by Michael J. McGarry and Thomas Cross. ^[1] It had its world premiere in the Episodic program at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. ^{[1] [2]}

Premise

An independent film screener leaks from a talent agency, triggering a cover-up and a criminal investigation. ^{[1] [3]}

Cast

• Shereen Lani Younes
• Jon Rudnitsky
• B.K. Cannon
• Boni Mata
• Shaun Brown
• Nicolette Doke

Release

The Screener premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival (January 22 to February 1, 2026) as part of the festival's Episodic program, with the first three episodes screening in person. ^{[1] [2] [4]}

References

1. "2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils 97 Projects Selected for the Feature Film and Episodic Program". Sundance Institute. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
2. Kay, Jeremy (December 10, 2025). "2026 Sundance Film Festival unveils final Park City lineup". Screen Daily. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
3. "The Screener". 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
4. "Sundance 2026 list: Here's all the movies that will screen at the festival's last Utah run — including 54 you can stream at home". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved December 30, 2025.