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Get to Know This Fall and Winter’s Filmmakers Through These 24 Sundance Institute–Supported Films
By Ramona Flume and Lucy Spicer There’s a particular kind of magic that happens once September hits: The air turns crisp, golden hour creeps in
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Andrius Blaževičius, the Writer-Director Behind “How to Divorce During the War”
By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
Release Rundown: What to Watch in September, From “The Weight” to “Barbara Forever”
Ethan Hawke and Austin Amelio appear in “The Weight” by Padraic McKinley, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute
Macon Blair’s “Idiots” Is a Wild, Swerving Ride
(L–R) Lee Eddy, Macon Blair, Kiernan Shipka, Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Nicholas Braun, Macon Blair attend the premiere of “Idiots” by Macon Blair,
“Buddy” Turns Childhood Comfort into Midnight Terror
(L–R) Topher Grace, Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Casper Kelly, and Keegan-Michael Key pose with the character Buddy at the “Buddy” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance
“Teenage Wasteland” Shows You’re Never Too Young (or Old) to Effect Change
(L–R) Jeff Dutemple, Rachel Raimist, Fred Isseks, Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss, David Birmingham, and Mike Regan attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Teenage
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Brydie O’Connor, the Director Behind “Barbara Forever”
As the documentary “Barbara Forever” opens, iconic filmmaker Barbara Hammer, the subject of the film, can be heard saying, “I’m creating a lesbian history in a world where we’re invisible.”
“American Doctor” Reveals the Distressingly Urgent Need for Medical Care in Gaza
(L–R) Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Poh Si Teng, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, and Dr. Mark A. Perlmutter attend the premiere of “American Doctor” by Poh Si Teng,
UNIVERSAL FILM AND FOCUS FEATURES RENEW EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH SUNDANCE INSTITUTE TO SUPPORT RISING FILMMAKERS
Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Breakthrough | Focus Features Fellows LOS ANGELES – August 25, 2026 – Universal Film and Focus Features have announced a
Inside the 2027 Sundance Film Festival Venues: Creativity Thrives at the Dairy Arts Center
By Jessica Herndon Before the lights dim and the first premieres begin, we’re taking you inside the places that will define the Sundance Film Festival
Macon Blair on Filmmaking and the Long Road to “Idiots”
O’Shea Jackson Jr., Dave Franco, and Mason Thames appear in “Idiots” by Macon Blair, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of
So ’90s! 11 Sundance Film Festival Titles That Defined a Decade
By Jessica Herndon The 1990s are back, and the obsession with the era is showing no signs of slowing down. Baby tees and baggy denim
Sundance Institute Names 2026 Episodic Intensive Fellows
By Jandiz Estrada Cardoso Join me in celebrating the fourth edition of the Sundance Institute Episodic Intensive! This commemorates the end of a long Institute
“Filipiñana” Sets the Class Divide on a Golf Course in the Philippines
(L–R) Rafael Manuel and Isabel Sicat attend the “Filipiñana” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026, in
Sundance Institute and University of Colorado Boulder Deepen Partnership Ahead of Festival’s Boulder Debut
New agreement expands academic, volunteer, and internship opportunities for CU Boulder students and establishes community engagement commitments as the Sundance Film Festival prepares to open