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Artist on Artist: Quinne Larsen and Amanda Strong on Combining Indigeneity and Animation
By Katie Arthurs Community is the life blood of Indigeneity, and is a main pillar of the Sundance Institute Indigenous Program. With an alumni network
“TheyDream” Finds Beauty in the Art of Letting Go
William David Caballero and Milly Caballero attend the “TheyDream” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theatre on January 23, 2026 in
Film Festival Watch: See These Sundance Institute–Supported Films at the 2026 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak appear in Birds of War by Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance
2027 Sundance Film Festival Event Celebrating Sundance Institute: The Boulder Debut to Honor Jesse Eisenberg, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Beth de Araújo, and Dawn Porter
Top L–R: Beth de Araújo, Gine Prince-Bythewood Bottom L–R: Dawn Porter, Jesse Eisenberg Annual Fundraising Gala Emceed by Stanley Tucci Taking Place January 22,
Film Festival Watch: 22 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Screening at the 2026 DOC NYC Festival
Few festivals celebrate the art of bringing dynamic, real-life stories to the screen quite like DOC NYC. For more than 15 years, the New York
“Birds of War” Documents an Inspiring Love Story Against the Backdrop of Conflict
Abd Alkader Habak and Janay Boulos unveiled their personal new film in Park City.
Sundance Institute Appoints Allison Graff-Weisner as Chief Development Officer
PARK CITY, Utah (November 10, 2026) – The Sundance Institute today announced the appointment of Allison Graff-Weisner as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO). A
Release Rundown: What to Watch in November, From “When A Witness Recants” to “Josephine”
A still from “When A Witness Recants” by Dawn Porter, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | artwork
“Soul Patrol” Pays Moving Tribute to Elite Squad of Black Vietnam War Veterans
J.M. Harper’s new documentary marries archival footage, interviews, and re-enactment to tell powerful story.
Kogonada Put Together the Perfect “Heist” Crew for “zi”
Jin Ha, Michelle Mao, and Haley Lu Richardson share in the wonder of a film made with true independence.
“Nuisance Bear” Captures How Polar Bears Collide With Modern Life
Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman attend the premiere of “Nuisance Bear,” an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. © 2026 Sundance Institute
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know J.M. Harper, the Director of “Soul Patrol”
Using archival footage and reenactments interspersed with film and photos shot in Vietnam by the young men comprising the “soul patrol,” J.M. Harper crafts a backdrop of a country that was readily sending Black men to risk their lives in the jungle even as their civil rights were being disputed back home.
“Wicker” Spins Social Norms and Marriage Tropes Into a Charming, Comedic Fable
(L–R) Peter Dinklage, Alexander Skarsgård, and Olivia Colman attend the Q&A for “Wicker” by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer, an official selection of the 2026
What to Watch: 9 Sundance Institute–Supported Documentaries About Farming the Land and Fighting for a Sustainable Future
By Ramona Flume Each harvest season brings a sense of renewal and possibility. It’s a time to look ahead with hope, as well as honor
A Family’s Haunting Search in “Closure”
The beautiful, devastating documentary “Closure” follows a family’s search for their missing son.