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.
Sixteen world-premiere American documentaries that illuminate the ideas, people, and events that shape the present day.
Films from emerging filmmaking talents around the world offer fresh perspectives and inventive styles.
Documentaries by some of the most courageous and extraordinary international filmmakers working today.
This showcase of world premieres presents highly anticipated narrative films of the coming year.
Films about far-reaching subjects by renowned directors comprise this section, highlighting our ongoing commitment to documentaries. Each is a world premiere.
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.
The Spotlight program is a tribute to the cinema we love, and presents films that have played throughout the world.
One-of-a-kind moments highlighting new independent works that add to the unique Festival experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Driven by innovation and experimentation, the Shorts Programs call out filmmaking’s most original voices. Shorts Programs Presented by YouTube.