Shailene for V Magazine

V Magazine chats with Shailene about TFIOS, White Bird in a Blizzard, and more.

Here are the highlights:

On Sundance Film Festival:

I find Sundance to be nothing but pure magic every year,” she says. “I’ve been going for a while, whether I’m with a film or not. The weather, the people, the dance moves, the films, the cozy attire…it’s swoon-worthy.”

On TFIOS:

“It’s a beautiful cancer movie that isn’t about cancer,” she says. It’s about internal exploration, eternal connection, and universal, unconditional love.”

On indie films:

I love indie films, because there’s no slacking off,” she says. “The budget is so tight and the shooting schedule is so precise, there’s no room for error. Everyone is there for the love of the craft. [Indie films] are able to explore beyond the boundaries of what studios will allow.

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