AMBYR CHILDERS

Sundance Film: We Are What We Are

Age? “24.”

Where are you from? “I’m from Arizona. And yes, I still listen to country music—just like my parents.”

Big Break? “Doing Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie, The Master. And I have a small part in Gangster Squad.”

What’s special about this trip? “I’ve been to Sundance four or five times but this is the first year I’ve had a film there.”

What’s not to love, right? “It’s breathtakingly beautiful. And you get to play while you’re working, so I will find time to ski with my husband. I’m not nearly as skilled, so he’ll be waiting for me at the bottom!”

Describe your character in one sentence. “Iris is withdrawn and introverted yet she has an incredible amount of strength that she discovers throughout the movie.”

What’s the buzz? “I think it’s about Jim Mickle, my phenomenal director. William Morris are huge fans of his, and we’re not talking about some small agency here.”

Are you a fan of Robert Redford? “Love him! Oh, my gosh. Not only is he handsome but he started this festival—in Utah of all places. I’ve been to Cannes and Toronto but Sundance is a special place: It’s full of down-to-earth artists who just care about making films.”