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11 Sundance-Supported Documentaries Reaching Wider Audiences This Fall
Above: a still from Pascale Appora-Gnekindy and Ningyi Sun’s documentary “Eat Bitter” Sundance Institute’s artist programs were created to support independent storytellers working in a

Watchlist: Uncover These 9 DFP-Supported Documentaries about Trailblazing Journalists
By Stephanie Ornelas Journalism is crucial in preserving and strengthening our democracy. Some stories gain significant national attention, but many eye-opening reports can go under

Sundance After Dark: 8 Fang-tastic Films About Vampires to Watch this Halloween
By Stephanie Ornelas Few things are colder than the weather during the Sundance Film Festival, but one thing that stings more than the crisp Utah

“A Thousand and One,” “Passages,” and other Sundance-Supported Films Grace the 2023 Gotham Awards Nominations List
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has revealed their complete list of nominations for the 2023 Gotham Awards and we’re thrilled to see several familiar

Inside the Archives: Taking Up Residence at the House of Docs
Filmmakers William Greaves, Albert Maysles, and Jon Else share a moment with Sundance House of Doc organizers Nicole Guillemet and Meredith Lavitt. Photo by Jill

Learn What Happened When We Gave 20 Mediamakers $60,000 Each to Live, Work, and Grow as Creatives
Kathy Huang, production for My Uncle the Fugitive. Photo by Alex Bushe. by Hajnal Molnar-Szakacs In 2022, Artist Accelerator, a new program at Sundance Institute

Watchlist: 7 Impactful DFP-Supported Documentaries by Artists with Disabilities
By Stephanie Ornelas For years, independent filmmakers with disabilities have welcomed audiences into their personal narratives. They’ve worked to gain agency and bring authentic and

Sundance Institute Names Nina Fialkow, Pete Nicks, Kimberly Steward, and Tessa Thompson to Board of Trustees
Park City, UT — October 19, 2023 – The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced four newly appointed additions to the Institute’s Board of Trustees. Tessa

Save These Tips for the Ultimate 2024 Sundance Film Festival Experience
We’re gearing up for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and, with it being our 40th edition, there’s a lot to look forward to. This is

Sundance-Supported Films Stuff a Stacked 2023 Critics Choice Documentary Awards Nominations
With days getting shorter and the crisp feel of autumn swirling in the air, we know that the year-end celebrations are right around the corner.

2024 Sundance Film Festival Ticket Packages & Passes On Sale Starting Wednesday, October 18
PARK CITY, UTAH — Packages and passes for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival will be available for purchase at the Festival site this Wednesday, October

The Enduring Importance of Hoop Dreams
By Shahnaz Mahmud Once in a while a rare film comes along that demonstrates cinematic storytelling at its absolute finest, shaking us to our core

TAAF and Sundance Institute Announce Second Cohort of AAPI Artists for Fellowship and Collab Scholarship
12 AAPI Filmmakers Selected for the Annual Program to Strengthen Representation in Independent Media WASHINGTON, DC, October 12, 2023 — The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)

Watchlist: Six Sundance Festival Films About Latinx Musicians that Rock
By Stephanie Ornelas Nothing brings us together like music and art — especially when celebrating the unique stories and melodies of one’s culture. The abundance

“The Station Agent,” “American Promise,” and More Celebrate Anniversaries This October
Michelle Williams and Peter Dinklage in Tom McCarthy’s directorial debut, “The Station Agent” By Lucy Spicer Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Peter