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What to Watch at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival: 14 Projects to Inspire Social Change
By Ramona Flume Paralysis can be a common response to the overwhelming modern pressures that most people face on a daily basis, from political extremism
Eight People Hold On for Their Lives in “Hanging by a Wire”
“Hanging by a Wire,” the nail-biting new documentary, chronicles a cable car disaster in Pakistan.
“Carousel” Is a Tender Reckoning With Love and the Lives We Settle Into
The quiet confidence in “Carousel” is the kind that leans on restraint and emotional precision over spectacle.
“The Lake” Chronicles the Urgent Mission to Save the Great Salt Lake from Catastrophic Decline
The new documentary premiered during the opening of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival — elevating one of the most pressing ecological crises in the United States to the world stage.
Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall Bring the Noise in Daniel Roher’s “Tuner”
A buzzy opening-day screening at the Eccles Theater, “Tuner” lands laughs, gasps and real momentum.
“American Pachuco” Gives a Legend of Stage and Screen His Due
Luis Valdez, “the father of Chicano theater and film,” receives a powerful tribute.
Meet the TikTok Creators Covering the 2026 Festival
As the 2026 Sundance Film Festival starts today, the news and excitement of our premieres and events will be blasted throughout the world through #FilmTok!
“The Last First: Winter K2” Tells the Thrilling Story of a Fatal Pursuit
“The Last First: Winter K2” chronicles the K2 disaster and traces why it happened.
Sundance Institute–Supported “Train Dreams,” “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” and More Land Oscar Nominations
Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones appear in Train Dreams by Clint Bentley, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute
Welcome to the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
“Everyone has a story.” That simple yet powerful message, shared with us last year by our founder Robert Redford, sums up the purpose of our
Lyrical “Seeds” Is a Stunning Portrait of Black Generational Farmers
Brittany Shyne attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Seeds” at The Ray Theatre on January 25, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by
Amy Redford Reflects on the Power and Emotions of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
I think it’s going to be an extraordinary year, so thank you for coming with your kindness, your curiosity, and your hard-fought toolbox. And let’s make it a great Festival of celebration and remembrance. And hope for all that is possible.
Your Guide to the Projects by LGBTQ+ Filmmakers at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Noe appears in “Jaripeo” by Efraín Mojica and Rebecca Zweig, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute. The Sundance
A Recluse Goes on a Quest To Save His Dog and Fight a Demon in “OBEX”
By Jordan Crucchiola It’s a desire you hear so often among those in filmmaking circles. I just want to make cool stuff with my
Catch These Main Street Activations During the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
You’ve arrived. Your tickets are secured. Now it’s time to explore everything the 2026 Sundance Film Festival has to offer. This year, Main Street is