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“Coexistence, My Ass!” Dares Peacemaking to Not Be So Serious
(L-R) Amber Fares and Noam Shuster Eliassi attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Coexistence, My Ass!” at the Egyptian Theatre on January 26,
The Insider’s Guide to the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
It’s a celebration! Join us in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, from January 22–February 1 for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival! Be among
Together in Time: Alan Domínguez on the Common Themes in his Films and Sundance Institute’s Support
By Alan Dominguez Recently I have been thinking about the intersection of two elements of my creative work — time and community. Timing is everything,
2026 Sundance Film Festival Announces Park City Legacy Program Featuring Archival Screenings, Special Talks, and Culmination Event
Top L–R: Mysterious Skin, American Dream Second Row L-R: Little Miss Sunshine, Downhill Racer, Half Nelson Bottom Row L-R: Humpday, House Party, Saw Honoring Sundance Institute
What to Watch: 6 Indigenous-Led Contemporary Stories Supported by the Documentary Film Program
Indigenous storytelling has been at the heart of the work of the Sundance Institute since its inception. Through our labs and fellowships, we’re dedicated to
WATCH: 13 Meet the Artist Videos From Fest Alums Who Won Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic Award
By Jessica Herndon Each year, our Meet the Artist series on YouTube gives Sundance Film Festival audiences a rare peek into the minds of the
Carmen Emmi’s “Plainclothes” Evokes the Rawness and Sensuality of New Queer Cinema
(L–R) Maria Dizzia, Carmen Emmi, and Russell Tovey attend the “Plainclothes” premiere at The Ray Theater in Park City. (Photo by Robin Marshall/Shutterstock for Sundance Film
Cooper Raiff Returns to the Sundance Film Festival With His Independent Series “Hal & Harper”
(L–R) Christopher Meyer, Addison Timlin, Cooper Raiff, Lili Reinhart, Alyah Chanelle Scott, and Havana Rose Liu attend the premiere of “Hal & Harper” at The
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Sarah Dowland, the Filmmaker Behind “Sue Bird: In The Clutch”
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
Watch These 11 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Set in Utah
Kyle Mooney co-wrote and stars in Utah-set “Brigsby Bear,” which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. By Lucy Spicer With cityscapes, small towns, arid
Sundance Film Festival: The Beginner’s Guide
First Time at the Sundance Film Festival? We’ve got you covered. Table of contents Key Dates Create Your Account Choose Your Festival Dates Get Your
The “Remaining Native” Team on the Sundance Institute Labs, Community and More
By Paige Bethmann Before my grandmother passed away in 2019, I went to visit her in the hospital where she’d been for a few weeks.
“To Have All Is to Share All”: A Spotlight on Sundance Institute’s Merata Mita Fellowship
By Katie Arthurs Whether told through dance, ceremony, spoken word, or visual art, storytelling in all its forms is a long held tradition for many
Filmmakers’ Favorites: Sundance Film Festival Alums on “Whiplash”
Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons in “Whiplash,” which premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. By Lucy Spicer At Sundance Institute, we’re always in awe
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