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From Sundance Institute to Chile’s Oscar Contender: Diego Céspedes and Giancarlo Nasi on the Making of “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo”
By Jessica Herndon When Chilean filmmakers Diego Céspedes and Giancarlo Nasi arrived at the Cannes Film Festival this past May, they brought with them a
WATCH: 6 Meet the Artist Videos From Sundance Film Festival’s Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award Winners
Great filmmaking starts with great writing. At the heart of every incredible movie is the script that lays the groundwork for its vision. Through our
From Family Band to Icon: “Selena y Los Dinos” Is a Loving Tribute to the Queen of Tejano
(L-R) Suzette Quintanilla, Isabel Castro, and Chris Pérez attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “Selena y Los Dinos” premiere at Library Center Theatre. (Photo by
Dinner and a Movie: “Remaining Native” and Chicken Adobo for the Soul
By Roni Jo Draper My father was born and raised in the Yurok village of Weitpus, in what is now considered Northern California. There at
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
2026 Sundance Film Festival Annual Event Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford
L–R: Ed Harris, Gyula Gazdag Inaugural Robert Redford Luminary Award to Honor Ed Harris and Gyula Gazdag PARK CITY, UTAH, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 — The
Take a Peek Backstage at Sundance Film Festival Premieres Past Through These Candid Photos
By Lucy Spicer It takes a village to bring together an event like the Sundance Film Festival. While avid audiences fill seats in theaters, scores
“Rebuilding” Reminds Us to Seek the Balm of Community
(L–R) Kali Reis, Josh O’Connor, and Max Walker-Silverman attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Rebuilding” at Eccles Theatre on January 26, 2025, in
“Fire Through Dry Grass”: Remembering My Co-Director, Andres “Jay” Molina
By Alexis Neophytides For Jay and me, filmmaking wasn’t just a response to crisis, it was a way through it. I first met Jay in
Watch These 16 Winners of Special Jury Awards for Vision at the Sundance Film Festival
By Lucy Spicer In a cinematic landscape teeming with sequels, remakes, and reboots, indie films by risk-taking artists are a breath of fresh air. Projects
“Peter Hujar’s Day” Makes the Ordinary Monumental
Ben Whishaw at the premiere of “Peter Hujar’s Day” (photo by Robin Marshall / Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick The premise is
“BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions” is a Cinematic Symphony of Black Greatness and Resilience
Kahlil Joseph attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions” premiere at Egyptian Theatre. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)
Filmmakers’ Favorites: Sundance Film Festival Alums on “American Movie”
Mark Borchardt appears in Chris Smith’s documentary “American Movie,” which premiered at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. By Lucy Spicer At Sundance Institute, we’re always
Release Rundown: What to Watch in November, From “Selena y Los Dinos” to “Come See Me in the Good Light”
Never-before-seen footage of Selena Quintanilla and her family’s band offers new insights into the musician’s legacy in Isabel Castro’s documentary “Selena y Los Dinos.” By
WATCH: Revisit Five Years of Sundance Film Festival Opening Day Moments
Writer/moderator Barbara Chai, Sundance Institute President and Founder Robert Redford, former Sundance Institute Executive Director Keri Putnam, and former Sundance Film Festival Director John Cooper