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Inside the Archives: Preserving and Saving At-Risk Films Takes a Village
Film elements held at the Deluxe warehouse in March of 2015. Photo by Luis Silva By Archives team Because we have endless information and media
“Deaf President Now!” Resurfaces a Pivotal Civil Rights Struggle
(L–R) Tim Rarus, Bridgetta Bourne, Nyle DiMarco, Jerry Covell, Greg Hlibok, and Davis Guggenheim attend the premiere of “Deaf President Now! at Eccles Theater in
“The Legend of Ochi” Takes Families on an Adventure
Emily Watson, Isaiah Saxon, Helena Zengel, and Finn Wolfhard at “The Legend of Ochi” premiere (photo by Soul Brother/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey
Film Festival Watch: Catch These 13 Sundance Institute–Supported Films at the 2025 Hot Docs Festival
We’re huge fans of shining a spotlight on the documentaries that empower, enlighten, and push boundaries here at the Sundance Institute. The Hot Docs Canadian
“Boxcutter” Director Reza Dahya on His Path From the Sundance Institute to SXSW
By Jessica Herndon In 2022, Reza Dahya took a pivotal step in shaping his debut feature, Boxcutter, by enrolling in the Sundance Institute Collab’s “Directing:
Amalia Ulman Breaks the Rules With “Magic Farm”
Chloe Sevigny at the “Magic Farm” premiere (photo by Michael Hurcomb/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick As writer-director Amalia Ulman makes her way
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Nadia Fall, the Director of “Brides”
By Lucy Spicer One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
Everyone Is Cordially Invited to Celebrate Queer Joy in “The Wedding Banquet”
Director Andrew Ahn, alongside actors Youn Yuh-jung and Joan Chen, takes a photo of the audience after the premiere of his film “The Wedding Banquet”
“The Ugly Stepsister”: A Cinderella Body Horror Story That Will Leave a Crowd in Shambles
Emilie Blichfeldt attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “The Ugly Stepsister” at Library Center Theatre on January 23, 2025, in Park City, UT.
What to Watch: 7 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Featuring Brilliant Performances by Trans Actors
By Jessica Herndon It’s vital to keep pushing for a world where all identities are valued and seen in all their authenticity. Through Sundance Institute–supported
“Queendom,” “Sugarcane,” and “Will & Harper” Among Sundance Institute–Supported Films To Earn Peabody Nominations
It’s an understatement to say that the Peabody Awards are major. The winners — a mix of fresh voices within the documentary, news, public service,
Intimacy Coordinator Marci Liroff’s Rules for Shooting Safe and Authentic Intimate Scenes
By Jessica Herndon When Gwyneth Paltrow sat down with Vanity Fair for its April 2025 cover story, she admitted she had no idea there was
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Andrew Ahn, the Filmmaker Behind “The Wedding Banquet”
By Bailey Pennick One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
“One to One: John & Yoko” is an Immersive ’70s Viewing Experience
(L–R) Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “One to One: John & Yoko” at The Ray Theatre on
What to Watch: 6 Sundance Institute–Supported Films by North African Directors
A still from “Captains of Zaatari” by Ali El Arabi, an official selection of the World Cinema Documentary Competition at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.