Festival Program
Films
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Award Winners
The culmination of the Sundance Film Festival is the Awards Ceremony. Individuals from the worldwide film community select films to receive a range of awards.
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U.S. Dramatic
Presenting the world premieres of sixteen narrative feature films, the Dramatic Competition offers Festivalgoers a first look at groundbreaking new voices in American independent film.
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U.S. Documentaries
World-premiere American documentaries that illuminate the ideas, people, and events that shape the present day.
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World Dramatic
Films from emerging filmmaking talents around the world offer fresh perspectives and inventive styles.
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World Documentaries
Documentaries by some of the most courageous and extraordinary international filmmakers working today.
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Premieres
This showcase of world premieres presents highly anticipated narrative films of the coming year.
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Documentary Premieres
Films about far-reaching subjects by renowned directors comprise this section, highlighting our ongoing commitment to documentaries. Each is a world premiere.
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NEXT
Pure, bold works distinguished by an innovative, forward-thinking approach to storytelling. Digital tech paired with unfettered creativity promises they will shape a “greater” next wave in American cinema.
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Spotlight
The Spotlight program is a tribute to the cinema we love, and presents films that have played throughout the world.
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Special Events
One-of-a-kind moments highlighting new independent works that add to the unique Festival experience.
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From The Collection
Rediscover classic works of indie cinema from the vaults of our partnership with the Sundance Collection at UCLA which now contains more than 1,800 films.
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Kids
Especially for our youngest independent film fans. In cooperation with Utah Film Center who present the annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival, a premiere festival for children and youth.
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Midnight
From horror flicks to bizarre comedies to works that defy any genre, these unruly films will keep you on the edge of your seat and wide awake.
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New Frontier
Champions films that expand, experiment with, and explode traditional storytelling. The crossroads of film, art, and media technology as a hotbed for innovation, showcasing cutting-edge new media work and panels that explore the expansion of cinema culture.
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Shorts
Driven by innovation and experimentation, the Shorts Programs call out filmmaking’s most original voices. Shorts Programs Presented by YouTube.
Panels
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Power of Story
Sundance Film Festival’s Power of Story series looks to deepen public engagement with storytelling, explore cinema culture, and celebrate artists whose work propels the form.
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Cinema Café
Cinema Café revives the culture of conversation, offering audiences the opportunity to engage with an array of filmmakers and artists in an informal dialogue over coffee and treats. #CinemaCafe
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Art of Film
Exploring cinema, body and soul, these events celebrate the art and craft of filmmaking and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creative, collaborative spirit of the artists who make movie magic.
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Panels
Festival panels take on compelling themes emerging from Festival films and explore broader trends in contemporary independent cinema.
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New Frontier Panels
Featuring innovative tech, forward-thinking strategies, and the possibilities of what the future might bring, New Frontier panels explore pushing the boundaries of storytelling.
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Film Music Events
This new venue won’t be missing a beat when the curtains are raised at Festival Base Camp Presented by Canada Goose. A dynamic cross-programmatic harbor where film and music meet.
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Music Café
The Sundance ASCAP Music Café brings live music to the heart of the Sundance Film Festival. Open from 2-5pm from Friday, January 20 through Friday, January 27, the Music Café presents a diverse line up of solo performers and bands.
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Hosted Presentations
Hosted presentations bring the latest and greatest from our sponsor community to Festivalgoers throughout the ten days.