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Release Rundown: What to Watch in August, From “American Doctor” 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
How Olivia Wilde and Adam Newport-Berra Crafted the Visual Language of “The Invite”
By Jessica Herndon Before cameras rolled on The Invite, director Olivia Wilde and cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra immersed themselves in the work of filmmakers they admired.
“Union County” Paints an Authentic Picture of Recovery and Community
Adam Meeks attends the premiere of his film “Union County,” an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Sundance Institute) By
Gregg Araki’s Provocative “I Want Your Sex” Is a Wickedly Smart Erotic Thriller
Set against the backdrop of a sexually charged Los Angeles gallery scene, “I Want Your Sex” pulses with the kind of provocative energy that has made Gregg Araki an indie film icon.
“Cookie Queens” Is Sweet With Substance
(L–R) Nyah B., Nala B., Shannon Elizabeth S., Celia K., Olive G., and Nikki B. attend the Q&A for “Cookie Queens” by Alysa Nahmias, an
Reflecting on the 2026 Summer Season of Our Sundance Institute Labs
The 2026 Sundance Institute Directors Lab fellows in Estes Park, Colorado (Photo by Gabe Rovick) Dear Friends, This has been an extraordinary year for our
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE NAMES TRISTA SCHROEDER GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
LOS ANGELES, CA, July 30, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced the promotion of Trista Schroeder to General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer
Affonso Gonçalves on Bringing an Editor’s Eye to the Sundance Institute Directors Lab
By Jessica Herndon For editor Affonso Gonçalves, the work of shaping a film doesn’t begin in the cutting room. It starts much earlier, with the
What to Know About the 2027 Sundance Film Festival
Hello friends! When I think about the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder, Colorado (January 21–31, 2027), I think about you, our artists, our supporters, industry
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Gregg Araki, the Director of “I Want Your Sex”
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
Get to Know Marco Rosas: 2026 Sally Menke Memorial Editing Fellow and Editor of “Sender”
Marco Rosas at the 2026 Sundance Institute Directors Lab (Courtesy of Sundance Institute, Photo by Gabe Rovick) By Ramona Flume Few relationships in filmmaking run
Filmmakers’ Favorites: Sundance Film Festival Alums on “Little Miss Sunshine”
By Lucy Spicer At Sundance Institute, we’re always in awe of the power independent film has to bring people together. That’s why we love asking
Your Next Double Feature: “Daughters of the Dust” and “The Farewell”
A still from “The Farewell” by Lulu Wang, an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance
Inside the 2027 Sundance Film Festival Venues: The Boulder Theater
By Jessica Herndon Before the lights dim and the first premieres begin, we’re taking you inside the spaces that will shape the Sundance Film Festival
2026 Sundance Institute Trans Possibilities Intensive Celebrates its Fifth Year Supporting Projects From Transgender Storytellers of Color
Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute shared the names of this year’s cohort for the 2026 Sundance Institute Trans Possibilities Intensive, taking place online from July