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Release Rundown: What to Watch in March, From “Opus” to “The Fishbowl”
Ayo Edebiri appears in “Opus” by Mark Anthony Green, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by

Doris Duke Foundation and Sundance Institute Announce 2025 Building Bridges Completion Fund Recipients
The Building Bridges Completion Fund reaffirms a commitment to showcasing and creating opportunities for U.S. Muslim narratives NEW YORK, NY – (March 5, 2025) –

Buckle Up for “The Accidental Getaway Driver”
By Stephanie Ornelas (L–R) Kenner Bolt, Brendon Boyea, Hiep Tran Nghia, Sing J. Lee, Andy Sorgie and Dustin Nguyen attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival

Sundance Institute–Supported “A Real Pain” and “No Other Land” Claim 2025 Oscar Wins
The 2025 Academy Awards were a shining moment for Sundance-supported films, underscoring the Festival’s role as a launchpad for powerful storytelling and groundbreaking talent. With

Sundance Institute Has Long History of Oscar-Winning Documentaries
by Vanessa Zimmer, updated by Sundance Editorial Staff This Sunday marked the 97th Academy Awards and we’re beyond honored to have several nominations, including all

Inside the Archives: Cinematic Snapshots from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
Director Rashad Frett and actor Stephan James share a hug on stage following the premiere of “Ricky.” Photo by Jason Peters By the Archives

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Elegance Bratton, the Director of “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House”
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

“A Real Pain,“ “Dìdi (弟弟),” and More Sundance Institute–Supported Winners at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Today, the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards filmmakers took over Santa Monica State Beach to showcase the indie film world’s boldest voices. This isn’t your

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Gianluca Matarrese, the Director of “GEN_”
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

In Park City and Parked On the Couch: Here’s What We Saw and Did at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
It’s only been a few days since the 2025 Sundance Film Festival finished up, but we’re still thinking about all our friends and films from

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Flora Lau, the Writer-Director of “LUZ”
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

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Alireza Khatami, the Director of “The Things You Kill”
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

Film Festival Watch: The 11 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Screening at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon While we’re still riding high over our incredible 2025 Sundance Film Festival (we can’t believe it’s over!), our excitement continues for the

Learn From the Sundance Collab Artists Making a Big Impact on Awards Season
By Jessica Herndon As awards season heats up, a handful of celebrated filmmakers and artists are grabbing our attention, and many of them have shared

Release Rundown: What to Watch in February, From “The Accidental Getaway Driver” to “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
Sly Stone appears in “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.