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Posted May 9, 2013, by Sundance Institute
Meet the 2013 Hilton LightStay Sustainability Award Winners
As part of Hilton Worldwide’s support of the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program (DFP), the winners of this year’s…
Posted Dec 10, 2012, by Hajnal Molnar-Szakacs, Film Fund Coordinator, Documentary Film Program
Sundance Institute Salutes Human Rights Day 2012
The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program and Fund (DFP) salutes filmmakers working to shed light on the human rights of…
Posted Nov 26, 2012, by Sundance Institute
2013 Sundance Film Festival Program Announcements
Our staff wants to sincerely thank the thousands of artists who have generously submitted their work to be considered for the…
Posted Oct 10, 2012, by Nate von Zumwalt, Editorial Coordinator
Alumni Spotlight: Rory Kennedy’s Fascinating Account of a Political Dynasty in Ethel
Documentary filmmaker and Sundance alumna Rory Kennedy’s new film Ethel—titled after the director’s mother and the delightful…
Posted Jul 24, 2012, by Jarreth Merz, director, An African Election
Political Safari
An African Election illuminates a beacon of hope for Africa and for the value and vitality of democracy today." - Sundance Film…
Posted May 2, 2012, by Jessica Oreck
Kick It: “Aatsinki - The Story of Arctic Cowboys”
Jessica Oreck is a filmmaker whose work focuses on issues of ethnobiology. Her first feature, "Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo" was…
Posted Feb 26, 2012, by Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson
Kickstart American Promise
Can you imagine spending 12 years shooting one film about your own family? Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson, a…
Posted Feb 7, 2012, by Zan McQuade
Court Overturns Gay Marriage Ban Explored in 8: The Mormon Proposition
A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage in California is unconstitutional. In…
Posted Jan 25, 2012, by Karim El Hakim, director, 1/2 Revolution
The Director of ½ Revolution Recounts his Experience on the Front Lines of the Egyptian Revolution
Exactly one year ago, a group of activist friends armed with cameras walked out their front door to the epicenter of the…
Posted Jan 24, 2012, by Bridgette Bates
Sundance 2012 Shorts Awards Honor Pirates, Robots, and More
Recognizing what is dubbed the Festival’s most innovative and experimental program, the Sundance Film Festival Awards for…
