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In Memoriam: Julia Reichert (1946–2022)
A true trailblazer within the documentary film world, Julia Reichert passed away yesterday at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. Over
Release Rundown: What to Watch in December, from “Living” to “Framing Agnes”
Bill Nighy’s performance in “Living” received accolades at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. By Vanessa Zimmer As 2022 comes to a close, there’s never been
A Year of Supporting Artists, and New Opportunities
Dear Sundance Community, Here at the Sundance Institute, this time of year is always a period of reflection. As we prepare for the Festival and
Dance on Film: Director Jamila Wignot Discusses the Experiential Aspect of “Ailey”
By Shahnaz Mahmud The power of dance lies in its ability to touch our emotions solely through the body’s expression. Wordless verse, poetry in motion,
Who Was… Adrienne Shelly?
Waitresses, from left, Dawn (Adrienne Shelly), Becky (Cheryl Hines), and Jenna (Keri Russell) share a conversation at the diner. By Vanessa Zimmer Adrienne Shelly was
Sundance-supported Projects Take Home Four 2022 Gotham Awards Wins
Last night, the Gotham Film and Media Institute unveiled the winners of their 2022 Gotham Awards and, while the Best Feature statuette went to Everything
From the Page to the Screen: How Conscious Collaboration is the Key to Successful Book-to-Film Adaptation
By Stephanie Ornelas There’s a unique partnership between the director, the screenwriter, and the author when adapting a book for the big screen. When handled
What to Watch: 17 Sundance Festival Films About Farming for Your Harvest Celebration
Mary J. Blige (on left, in front seat of the wagon) was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in “Mudbound,” which played the 2017
“Emily the Criminal,” “Aftersun” Lead Wave of Sundance-Supported Nominees for 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards
If you’ve been wracking your brain for topics to discuss with your family during this holiday week, may we suggest the just-unveiled nominee list for
Sundance Institute Announces Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance Presented by IMDbPro
Ryan Coogler To Be Honored with Sundance Institute | Variety Visionary Award W. Kamau Bell and Nikyatu Jusu To Receive the Annual Vanguard Awards Presented
Sundance Institute Announces Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance Presented by IMDbPro
Join us for Sundance Institute’s Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance presented by IMDbPro. Get ready to celebrate the Sundance Institute and artists changing the
Ancestry & Art: Jamie John on Indigenous Identity, Multiculturalism and How It Influences Expression
by Ianeta Le’i For Native American Heritage Month, the Sundance Institute is proud to highlight conversations with former and current Indigenous Program fellows that focus
Get to Know Euzhan Palcy: The Sundance Alum Adding Honorary Oscar to Voluminous Accolades
Robert Redford (left) personally invited Euzhan Palcy to the 1985 Directors Lab at the Sundance Institute. By Vanessa Zimmer Robert Redford was so impressed with
Why the 1993 Sundance Film Festival Was the Best Ever
Wes Anderson hangs a poster for his short film “Bottle Rocket” at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival. We here at the Sundance Institute have been
The Power of “Bantú Mama” and the Need for Authentic Afro Caribbean Storytelling in Film
photo courtesy of ARRAY by Latoya Austin Recently, Caribbean and African films have appeared more frequently in film festival programs. Given their sparse appearance historically,