Presenting the world premieres of 16 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.
Twelve films from emerging filmmaking talents around the world offer fresh perspectives and inventive styles.
Twelve documentaries by some of the most courageous and extraordinary international filmmakers working today.
Pure, bold works distinguished by an innovative approach to storytelling populate this program that will shape a "greater" next wave in American cinema. Presented by Adobe.
Driven by innovation and experimentation, the Shorts Programs call out filmmaking's most original voices. Presented by YouTube.
New Frontier showcases films that expand, experiment with, and explode traditional storytelling as well as cutting-edge new media work and panel discussions.
From horror flicks to comedies to works that defy any genre, these unruly films will keep you edge-seated and wide awake.
Regardless of where these films have played throughout the world, the Spotlight program is a tribute to the cinema we love.
A showcase of world premieres of some of the most highly anticipated narrative films of the coming year.
Renowned filmmakers and films about far-reaching subjects comprise this section highlighting our ongoing commitment to documentaries. Each is a world premiere.
To reach our youngest independent film fans, we have created a new section of the Festival especially for them. Programmed in cooperation with Tumbleweeds, Utah's premiere film festival for children and youth.
One-of-a-kind moments highlighting new independent works that add to the unique Festival experience.
A selection from The Sundance Collection at UCLA, a film preservation program established in 1997.
Sundance Film Festival's "Power of Story" series looks to deepen public engagement with storytelling, explore cinema culture and celebrate artists whose work pushes the form.
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
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.
At the Lodge panels take up the compelling themes emerging from festival films and explore broader trends in contemporary independent film.
New Frontier panels explore diverse topics that celebrate boundary pushing storytellers; featuring innovative technologies, fascinating insights, forward thinking strategies and the possibilities of what the future may bring.
Live performances and lively panels celebrate the art and business of film music.
The Sundance ASCAP Music Cafe brings live music to the heart of the Sundance Film Festival. Open from 2-5 p.m. from Friday, January 23 through Friday, January 30, the Music Cafe presents a diverse line up of solo performers and bands.
Hosted presentations bring the latest and greatest from our sponsor community to Festivalgoers throughout the ten days.
With installations, performances, transmedia experiences, panels, films, and more, New Frontier highlights work that expands cinema culture through the convergence of film, art, and new media technology.
New Frontier showcases films that expand, experiment with, and explode traditional storytelling as well as cutting-edge new media work and panel discussions.
New Frontier panels explore diverse topics that celebrate boundary pushing storytellers; featuring innovative technologies, fascinating insights, forward thinking strategies and the possibilities of what the future may bring.