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Sundance Collab Advisor Studio: A Conversation with Tonia Davis

In this one hour session, Tonia Davis, Head of Film Development & Production at Higher Ground Productions founded by Barack and Michelle Obama, will share what she looks for in creatives and how to balance entertainment with socially conscious storytelling.

Release Rundown: What to Watch This March, From “Love Lies Bleeding” to “Shayda”

March has arrived, bringing with it longer days, the promise of spring, and a new batch of Sundance-supported releases. 

Sundance Collab: How to Navigate Film Festivals, Marketing, & Distribution as a Filmmaker

You’ve made a film and now it’s time to find your audience. In this four-week online course, you will learn how to find your film’s audience – from navigating film festivals to creating deliverables.

Upcoming Events

Events

Advisor Studio: Inside Higher Ground Productions founded by Barack and Michelle Obama: A Conversation with Tonia Davis
Join us on March 15 for this live and interactive discussion.

Master Class: Building and Sustaining Your Career as a Writer and Director with Kasi Lemmons
Join us on March 20 to gain the tools you need to carve your own path in the film industry.

Creating the Visual Landscape of The American Society of Magical Negroes with Kobi Libii and Doug Emmett
Join us March 27 for this live event presented by the Dolby Institute.

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know India Donaldson, the Filmmaker Behind “Good One”

Learn more about Donaldson and the making of the 2024 Festival film Good One, including the challenges of filming outdoors and how the director found the perfect actor to play Sam.

About The Sundance Institute

Founded by Robert Redford in 1981 with the mission of fostering new voices in American storytelling, the nonprofit Sundance Institute is a champion and curator of stories for the screen. Today, our team of 165 employees works year-round to offer 12 labs and intensives, grants exceeding $3 million, and ongoing mentorships that support more than 1000 artists each year. Each January, the Sundance Film Festival brings artists and audiences together for the premieres of groundbreaking work, and year-round, the Institute hosts a variety of public programs to amplify original voices, inspire new ideas, and rally our community in support of independent storytelling.

Artist Opportunities

OPEN APPLICATIONS

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