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“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.
2027 Sundance Film Festival Reveals Legacy Programming
Co-Presented by Letterboxd BOULDER, Colorado, October 21, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the Legacy program for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, marking
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans, the Co-Directors Behind “Who Killed Alex Odeh?”
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
“The Invite,” “Josephine,” “Closure,” and More Sundance Institute–Supported Films Nominated for 36th Gotham Awards
Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton appear in “The Invite” by Olivia Wilde, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
Reimagining a National System
Pictured: Filmmaker Vero Kompalic (Photo by Gia Rigoli) By Vero Kompalic This is the last picture I ever took in Venezuela. I had seen the
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Joanna Natasegara, the Director of “The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable”
By Ramona Flume One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
What to Watch for LGBTQ+ History Month: 16 Sundance Institute–Supported Documentaries About Love, Resilience, and Self-Discovery
By Ramona Flume For members of the LGBTQ+ community around the world, love can be an act of joy, defiance, and survival, sometimes all at
“The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” Premiere Salutes the Pasts of the Big Apple and the Sundance Film Festival
Noah Segan’s new movie longs for the Big Apple where John Turturro and Giancarlo Esposito made Do the Right Thing.
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Michał Marczak, the Director of “Closure”
By Ramona Flume One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
Film Festival Watch: 12 Sundance Institute–Supported Films to Watch at the 2026 AFI Fest
Gemma Chan, Mason Reeves and Channing Tatum appear in Josephine by Beth de Araújo, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES RETURN OF DIRECTORS LAB TO SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN RESORT, SUPPORTED BY $3 MILLION GIFT FROM HEARTHLAND FOUNDATION
Grant from Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg’s foundation will also expand direct funding for independent artists LOS ANGELES, CA, October 22, 2026 — Sundance Institute
“Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” Is a Portrait of Your Favorite Comedian’s Favorite Comedian
Maria Bamford attends the “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 22,
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE NAMES TRACY BRADY AS CHIEF MARKETING, BRAND AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Veteran Entertainment and Brand Executive to Lead Global Communications Strategy as the Sundance Film Festival Begins Historic New Chapter in Boulder PARK CITY, Utah –