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“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
Eight Nonfiction Films Highlighting Diversity In Science Selected For The 2023 Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund
Los Angeles, CA – The nonprofit Sundance Institute and Sandbox Films today announced eight projects selected for the 2023 Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund. The
Celebrating Community through Cinema: Anpa’o Locke Reflects on Shooting “Kawá”
By Adam Piron In celebration of Indigenous People’s Day, Indigenous Program Director, Adam Piron, spoke with Anpa’o Locke (Hunkpapha Lakota and Ahtna Dené) about her
Watch These 8 Documentaries to Fuel Your Fight for Gun Violence Prevention
By Paola Mottura Over the past seven years, thanks to the generous support of The Kendeda Fund, the Sundance Documentary Film Program has nurtured, supported,
Release Rundown: What to Watch This October, From Uplifting “Radical” to Eye-Opening “Beyond Utopia”
Eugenio Derbez plays real-life teacher Sergio Juárez Correa in the inspiring “Radical.” By Lucy Spicer As the year stretches on, we love to see Sundance-supported
Supporting Our Resilient Nonfiction Filmmakers
Fellows, advisors, and staff at DFP Producers Lab © 2023 Sundance Institute _ Photo by Jonathan Hickerson by Kristin Feeley Another Doctober is here at
Our Community of Artists Supported This Year
Dear friends, When some people hear “Sundance,” they think of those magical days in January when we come together on the mountain to celebrate independent
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know C.J. “Fiery” Obasi, the Writer-Director of “Mami Wata”
One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we
Inside the Archives: Registering for the Sundance Film Festival When Postage was Required
By Tanya De Angelis Let’s travel to the days of dial-up internet, NES games, sticker albums, chat rooms, and asking your grandparent or a friend
2023 Merata Mita Fellow Caroline Monnet on the Power of Art and Film
During the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, the Indigenous Program announced Caroline Monnet (Anishinaabe/French) as the recipient of this year’s Merata Mita Fellowship in support of
Get Familiar With This Fall’s Filmmakers Through These 20 Sundance Films
Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz in Yorgos Lanthimos’ black comedy “The Lobster” By Lucy Spicer It’s official: Tomorrow is the first day of fall. As
Introducing Sundance ELEVATE, presented by MUBI, the Institute’s Professional Development Track
By Shira Rockowitz, Director, Producing & Artist Support, Feature Film Program What strategic steps should I take to make my project a reality? How do
7 Tips for Navigating a Career as a Cinematographer According to the DPs of “Mudbound” and “The Woman King”
By Stephanie Ornelas 2018 was a year of progress for the field of cinematography. Rachel Morrison (Fruitvale Station, Dope) made Oscar history when she became
How to Dress for Success — and Warmth — at the Sundance Film Festival
By Vanessa Zimmer So, you’re coming to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival! Welcome, we are eager to show you our fantastic independent films — and
One Thing You Need to Pack for the Sundance Film Festival According to the Institute Team
The snow is falling in the Wasatch mountains, and we’re gearing up for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Whether you’re heading to the Festival for