Pax Jolie-Pitt quietly made waves this week with an unexpected appearance at one of the most talked-about film events of the year. The 22-year-old son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt was spotted at the Sundance Film Festival, a rare public outing for someone who usually keeps a very low profile.
Pax attended the festival in support of the short thriller Self-Custody. During the event, he joined a celebration for the film and posed for photos alongside director Garrett Patten and producer Fernando Ferro, marking a rare moment where he allowed himself to be photographed at a high-profile industry gathering.
In the images circulating online, Pax looks calm and confident as he faces the camera. He was dressed for Utah’s winter conditions in a red-and-blue flannel jacket, layered over a black T-shirt and finished with a silver necklace. The look was casual, practical, and understated — fitting for someone who clearly isn’t chasing attention.
Self-Custody is a short thriller starring Henry Cejudo, Adrian Grenier, and Adley Pearl Jones. This year’s festival is also notable as the final Sundance edition to be held in Utah before the event relocates to Boulder, Colorado.
Pax’s appearance immediately sparked curiosity. Known for staying out of the spotlight, he rarely attends public events, and his presence raised quiet questions about his creative path and whether he may be carving out a future in film — just not in front of the camera.
While there’s no public confirmation that Pax is directly involved in Self-Custody, his interest in filmmaking isn’t new. In 2017, he worked as a still photographer on First They Killed My Father, the film directed by his mother, Angelina Jolie. The role placed him firmly behind the scenes rather than in front of audiences.
He’s also had limited on-screen and voice work over the years, including voicing the character Yoo in Kung Fu Panda 3 and making a brief appearance in Maleficent. Industry reports suggest that Pax is currently focused on film production rather than acting.
Angelina Jolie has previously spoken openly about her children’s relationship with fame, explaining that they have little interest in the celebrity side of the industry. She has said they prefer creative work that doesn’t require constant public exposure.
That approach appears consistent across the family. Maddox has already taken on multiple production roles, while Vivienne recently worked closely with her mother on the Broadway production The Outsiders. Vivienne also joined Jolie at the Tony Awards in a coordinated appearance that quietly stole attention.
Speaking in 2023, Jolie described Vivienne as someone more interested in supporting creative work than standing at the center of it — a description that seems to fit Pax just as well. His brief Sundance appearance may have been low-key, but it was enough to remind people that he’s watching, learning, and moving through the industry in his own way.
