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Inside the Archives: Spotlighting Sundance Institute–Supported Alums in the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Program
Rashad Frett shares a moment with Michelle Satter at the 2023 Directors Lab. Photographer: Jonathan Hickerson By the Archives team The 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Release Rundown: The 100 Sundance Institute–Supported Projects Released in 2024
[Pictured: a still from “Love Lies Bleeding,” one of the 100 Sundance-supported titles that opened to wider audiences in 2024] By Lucy Spicer Are you

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Sam Feder, the Filmmaker Behind “Heightened Scrutiny”
By Lucy Spicer 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 Bill Condon, the Writer-Director Behind “Kiss of the Spider Woman”
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

What to Watch at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival: 11 Coming-of-Age Stories on the Mess and Beauty of Growing Up
By Jessica Herndon Ah, the raw delight and messiness of youth! Whether on the brink of adulthood or deep in the throes of maturity, coming-of-age

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know 9 Hispanic and Latine Filmmakers With Short Films at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
[Pictured: a still from Natalia León’s “Como si la tierra se las hubiera tragado,” which is playing in the Animated Short Film Program at the

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Erin Williams-Weir and David Anthony Ngo, the Showrunners Behind “Never Get Busted!”
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 Bryn Chainey, the Writer-Director of “Rabbit Trap”
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

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know 4 Black Filmmakers With Shorts at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
[Pictured: a still from Quintessa Swindell’s “THE LILY (เดอะลิลลี่),” which is playing in Short Film Program 4 at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival] By Lucy

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Cole Webley, the Director of “Omaha”
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

James Mangold to Be Honored With Trailblazer Award; Cynthia Erivo to Be Honored With Visionary Award at 2025 Sundance Film Festival Gala Celebrating Sundance Institute Presented by Google TV
Tables and Tickets Available Now: Annual Event Recognizes Outstanding Independent Storytellers and Raises Funds to Support Nonprofit’s Year-Round Programs December 18, 2024, Park City,

2025 Sundance Film Festival Unveils Short Film Program Presented by Vimeo
Top L–R: View From the Floor, THE LILY (เดอะลิลลี่), Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites, Hold Me Close Center Row L-R: Azi, Debaters, Platanero, Sweetheart Bottom

Your Guide to the Projects by First-Time Feature Directors at the 2025 Festival
One of the best parts about putting on the Sundance Film Festival every year is being able to introduce a new feature filmmaker to their

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, the Writer-Director of “Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears)”
By Lucy Spicer One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

Your Guide to the 2025 Festival Projects Supported by Sundance Institute Programs
With our first program reveal for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival out the door, we wanted to start celebrating all of the inspiring artists and