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Film Festival Watch: 11 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Showing at the Toronto International Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon The buzz in Toronto for the next 11 days will be all about the Toronto International Film Festival, and we’re so here
Release Rundown: What to Watch in September, From “My Old Ass” to “In The Summers”
Elliott (Maisy Stella) meets an older version of herself (Aubrey Plaza) in Megan Park’s “My Old Ass.” By Lucy Spicer September — whether you’re mourning
Asmae El Moudir Uncovers Her Family’s Truth in “The Mother of All Lies”
Asmae El Moudir with her “Granny” puppet (Marc Sagliocco/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) One could attempt to summarize The Mother of All Lies by filmmaker
“Seeking Mavis Beacon” Searches for an Icon of Black Representation in Technology
By Lucy Spicer “Did you think Mavis Beacon was a real person?” This is a question that pervades Jazmin Renée Jones’ feature directorial debut, Seeking
Film Festival Watch: Sundance Institute–Supported Films to Catch at the Telluride Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon The 51st Telluride Film Festival kicks off tomorrow in Colorado, and we’re proud to see a great selection of Sundance-supported films in
Dreams of Music Come True in “Going Varsity in Mariachi”
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 22: The cast attends the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “Going Varsity in Mariachi” premiere at Park Avenue Theater on January
Inside the Archives: The Summer Trivia Season Finale
By the Archives team As the weather starts to cool down, our trivia games are also wrapping up! In this final summer 2024 edition,
Film Festival Watch: See These 5 Sundance Institute–Supported Films at the Venice International Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon There is no denying the Venice International Film Festival is a hot one! From the usually steamy temperature in the Italian “City
How Filmmaking Mirrors the Identity Journey of Trans Storytellers Zackary Drucker and River Gallo
By Jessica Herndon Making a film can be unpredictable. Clearance issues may cause a beloved moment to be cut, or a kismet connection could lead
Love Is Weird and Wonderful in “Between the Temples“
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 19: Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane attend the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Between the Temples” premiere at the Library Center
“I’ll Be Your Mirror” (2022 Festival’s “blood”) Listens In on One Woman’s Reluctance to Release Her Grief
[Editor’s note: This film has changed its title since this feature originally was published during the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Due to the nature of
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, the Filmmakers Behind “Sugarcane”
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
From Concept to Edit, Four Sundance Festival Filmmakers Discuss the Process of Making Their First Feature
By Jessica Herndon Most filmmakers will agree that there is nothing like that instant when the lights dim in a theater and their work illuminates
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, the Co-Directors of “Daughters”
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 Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss, the Filmmakers Behind “War Game”
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