Filmmaking duo The Turner Brothers have brought Ohio culture to Sundance Film Festival with the pilot of their upcoming show FreeLance.
Starring Spence Moore II (Creed III, The Wonder Years, All-American), the series follows a young filmmaker working on his debut film with the help of equally ambitious friends. While navigating the competitive entertainment field, the group takes on odd jobs to bring their film into existence and survive.
The Turner Brothers, composed of real-life siblings Julien and Justen Turner, are also known for their work on sneaker-related visual projects for LeBron James and James Whitner.
The 41-minute FreeLance pilot premieres at Sundance 2026 on Tuesday (Jan. 27) at 11:30 MST at The Ray Theater in Park City, Utah. After its succeeding four screenings at The Yarrow, Broadway 3 and more, the pilot wil be in the running for the Pilot Presentation to generate further awareness about FreeLance to reach distribution and network partners.
Also starring in FreeLance is Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks, Lou Young, Lou Ratchett, Bernard “B Nard” Clark, René Vac and more.
"Being at the last Sundance in Park City with FreeLance feels surreal. This festival has always been one of the highest recognitions in the art, and a place where so many of our heroes first got their shot," the Turner Brothers said in a statement, per Shadow and Act.
"To bring a story we built from Columbus, about creators betting on themselves, their friendships, and their city, into a space that’s launched the kind of filmmaking we grew up studying is an honor we don’t take lightly."
