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Release Rundown: What to Watch This March, From “Love Lies Bleeding” to “Shayda”
(L–R) Katy O’Brian and Kristen Stewart star in Rose Glass’ thriller “Love Lies Bleeding,” which premiered in the Midnight section at the 2024 Sundance Film
Film Festival Watch: Catch These 10 Sundance Institute–Supported Docs at True/False Film Fest
By Stephanie Ornelas One of the rewards of being part of a filmmaker’s journey from the beginning is witnessing their stories reach wider audiences. We
Cinépolis and Sundance Institute partner to launch the first edition of the Sundance Film Festival CDMX
Sundance Film Festival CDMX 2024 will take place from April 25th to 28th in Cinépolis Diana and Cinépolis Miyana Mexico City, 29th February 2024 –
Inside the Archives: One Degree of Sundance Institute at the 2024 Oscars
Director Mira Nair and cinematographer Edward Lachman on the set of Mississippi Masala. Photo by Mitch Epstein by the Archives Team With the Spirit Awards
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know 6 Black Filmmakers With Shorts at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
A still from Tajana Tokyo’s “Salone Love,” which screened as part of Short Film Program 3 at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. By Lucy Spicer
Sundance Institute and The Walt Disney Company Announce First Cohort of The Muslim Artist Fellowship, Cultivating Diverse Voices in Film and Television
Sundance Institute, the nonprofit film organization behind the Sundance Film Festival and labs and The Walt Disney Company, announced the first cohort of the “Sundance
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know J.M. Harper, the Director of “As We Speak”
By Bailey Pennick One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
More Life: An Appreciation of Steve Buscemi in “Parting Glances”
Parting Glances. 1986. USA. Written and Directed by Bill Sherwood. Courtesy First Run Features By Matthew Eng Parting Glances is at once an introduction and
“Past Lives” Wins Big as Sundance Institute Projects Are Honored at the 2024 Spirit Awards
The vibe inside the big white tent of the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards was that of a warm family reunion. With so many projects
5 Takeaways From a Sundance Collab Conversation With Alexander Payne, Director of “The Holdovers”
By Stephanie Ornelas Alexander Payne has deep roots with Sundance Institute, having been a lab fellow, creative advisor, and a Festival juror over the last
Sundance Institute Announces 2024 Momentum Fellows
PARK CITY, UTAH, February 22, 2024 — Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced eight storytellers selected for the 2024 Momentum Fellowship. Now in its sixth
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Nzingha Stewart and Keyonna Taylor, the Director and Co-Writer of “Me/We”
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
Film Festival Watch: 12 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Screening at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival
By Stephanie Ornelas “If your film is ready for Sundance, that means you’re ready for all the other festivals that are coming for the year.
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Titus Kaphar, the Filmmaker Behind “Exhibiting Forgiveness”
By Bailey Pennick One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
“Hard Eight,” “Velvet Buzzsaw,” and More Celebrate Anniversaries in February
Rene Russo and Jake Gyllenhaal star in Dan Gilroy’s darkly comic “Velvet Buzzsaw.” By Lucy Spicer February may be the shortest month (though we do