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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Albert Birney, the Filmmaker Behind “OBEX”
By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

What to Watch: 7 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Featuring Brilliant Performances by Trans Actors
By Jessica Herndon It’s vital to keep pushing for a world where all identities are valued and seen in all their authenticity. Through Sundance Institute–supported

“The Ballad of Wallis Island” Proves That a Good Story Is Worth the Wait
Tom Basden, Tim Key, and Carey Mulligan (Photo by George Pimentel / Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick “The whole thing was 18

Sundance Institute Announces Boulder, Colorado, as the New Home for the Sundance Film Festival Beginning in 2027
Boulder’s Vibrant Community of Artists, Enthusiastic Audiences, and Breathtaking Rocky Mountains Will Provide the Setting for the Future of Independent Film Thursday, March 27, 2025

Inside the Archives: Celebrating the Power of Women-Driven Cinema
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood reviews the script for her beloved film “Love and Basketball,” which she workshopped at the 1998 Directors Lab before it premiered at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. Photo by Sandria Miller

“La Pecera (The Fishbowl)” Finds Strength in Grief
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 23: (L–R) José Esteban Alenda, Maximiliano Rivas, Glorimar Marrero Sánchez, Isel Rodríguez, Pedro Juan Lopez, and Amaya Izquierdo attend the

Announcing the 2025 Fellows for the Inaugural Sundance Institute Cultural Impact Residency on Sundance Collab
Residency Honoring the Legacy of Social Justice Leader Michael Latt Selects Eight Fellows for Virtual Program Sundance Collab is pleased to announce the first group

16 Looks From Sundance-Supported Films To Inspire Your Spring Wardrobe
By Jessica Herndon Spring is finally here, and it’s time to swap out the heavy layers of winter for something that feels fresh, breezy, and

“AUM: The Cult at the End of the World” Examines How Evil Can Hide in Plain Sight
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 20: (L–R) Shoko Egawa, Chiaki Yanagimoto, Ben Braun, and Andrew Marshall attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “AUM: The Cult

Introducing Nonfiction Core Application 3.0: Streamlining the Application Process and Pushing the Field Forward
By Keisha Knight and Hajnal Molnar-Szakacs In the ever-evolving world of filmmaking, one of the biggest challenges faced by filmmakers is navigating the often complex

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Emilie Blichfeldt, the Writer-Director of “The Ugly Stepsister”
By Lucy Spicer One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

You Will Leave “Opus” Singing the Original Bops Performed by John Malkovich
(L–R) Stephanie Suganami, Tatanka Means, John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri, and Juliette Lewis attend the premiere of “Opus” at Eccles Theatre in Park City. (Photo by

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Amanda Kramer, the Writer-Director Behind “By Design”
By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Amel Guellaty, the Writer-Director of “Where the Wind Comes From”
By Lucy Spicer One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Shoshannah Stern, the Director of “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore”
By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent