YouTube is about to make it a lot easier for independent filmmakers to reach fans by partnering up with the Sundance Film Festival to make five indie films from the 2009 and 2010 festivals available for rental starting this Friday, Jan. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 31.

Unfortunately only users in the United States will be able to view the award-winning movies. According to YouTube’s blog, an additional “collection of rental videos from other U.S. partners across different industries, including health and education, will be made available in the weeks ahead.” 

The five films that will be available for rental are The Cove and Children of Invention from 2009 as well as Homewrecker, One Too Many Mornings, and Bass Ackwards from 2010. Watch the trailers after the jump.