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Don’t Miss Out on Our Summer Shorts Program. Become a Member.
By Vanessa Zimmer From our London edition to our Indigenous shorts tour, by now you realize that the Sundance Film Festival doesn’t happen just in
From the Labs: Celebrating Black Cinema with Director Rick Famuyiwa
By Stephanie Ornelas There were several lessons director/screenwriter Rick Famuyiwa (The Wood, Dope) learned as he evolved into a successful filmmaker over the years. A
Brian and Charles wins Audience Favorite Award at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival: London
Picturehouse Central, 12 June 2022 — Sundance Institute and Picturehouse announced tonight that the 2022 Sundance Film Festival: London’s Audience Favourite award is presented to
“Happening” Q&A on Reproductive Rights Shows the Power of Conversation
By Stephanie Ornelas One powerful conversation between two opposing sides can truly shift the direction of change, and every honest conversation starts with active listening.
The Latinx House, Sundance Institute, Netflix, and Shondaland Announce Inaugural Cohort for Adelante Directors Fellowship
This program will support authentic and inclusive storytelling from up-and-coming Latina directors June 13, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) – Today, The Latinx House, the Sundance
From the Labs: Lessons From Cinematographers
Bradford Young won an Excellence in Cinematography Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival for his work on Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, featuring Rooney Mara
6 (Maybe 7) London-Set Movies to Celebrate Sundance Film Festival: London 2022
Steven Mackintosh, Emer McCourt, and Justin Chadwick star in London Kills Me, the story of street hustlers in England’s capital city. By Vanessa Zimmer As
Catch These Sundance Institute–Supported Films at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival
One of the most exciting parts of witnessing an artist’s filmmaking journey is seeing what happens to their projects once they reach audiences for the
Six Composers Selected for 2022 Sundance Institute Film Music Intensive
We are excited to kick off our Sundance Institute Film Music Intensive taking place from June 6-13. Six composers have been invited to participate in
“Smoke Signals” and “Swiss Army Man” Celebrate June Birthdays
Victor (Adam Beach, left) and Thomas (Evan Adams) go on a road trip to retrieve the ashes of Victor’s father, in Smoke Signals. By Vanessa
Director Sophia Banks applies Sundance Collab skills to “Black Site”
Director Sophia Banks attends a Los Angeles screening of her film Black Site. Not to make a huge deal of it, but director Sophia Banks
Don’t Miss the Sundance Institute Indigenous Shorts Tour This Weekend
By Stephanie Ornelas There’s no doubt that Indigenous cinema has blossomed over the years, with award-winning films like The Wild Indian, The Territory, and The
Sundance Institute Announces Local Lens Screenings and Community Events for the Summer
Park City, UT – Summer is around the corner, and Sundance Institute is back with a slate of free Local Lens screenings and events. On
“All That Breathes” Wins Top Documentary Award at Cannes
Pictured: Shaunak Sen at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival By Stephanie Ornelas The 2022 Sundance-supported film All That Breathes has won the L’Œil d’or “Golden
Release Rundown: What to Watch in June, From “Watcher” to “Brian and Charles”
By Vanessa Zimmer Seven films from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival — including the suspenseful Watcher and the warm and quirky comedy Brian and Charles