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“Birds of War” Documents an Inspiring Love Story Against the Backdrop of Conflict
Abd Alkader Habak and Janay Boulos unveiled their personal new film in Park City.

Let Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, and Bikini Kill Be Your Travel Buddies in “The Best Summer”
(L-R) Tamra Davis, Kim Gordon, and Kathleen Hanna attend the premiere of The Best Summer by Tamra Davis, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance

2026 Sundance Film Festival Producers Celebration Honors Two Producers With Sundance Institute | Amazon MGM Studios Producers Awards
L—R: Dawne Langford, Shane Boris, Apoorva Guru Charan Featuring a keynote from Shane Boris (Navalny, Fire of Love), the event recognized Apoorva Guru Charan (Take

Kogonada Put Together the Perfect “Heist” Crew for “zi”
Jin Ha, Michelle Mao, and Haley Lu Richardson share in the wonder of a film made with true independence.

Cathy Yan’s “The Gallerist” Turns the Art World Into a High-Stakes Farce
(L-R) Jenna Ortega, Natalie Portman, Cathy Yan and Charli xcx attend “The Gallerist” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on

“Silenced” Examines How Defamation Lawsuits Seek to Suppress Women’s Voices
(L–R) Jennifer Robinson, Selina Miles, Catalina Ruiz-Navarro, and Brittany Higgins attend the “Silenced” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on

“Nuisance Bear” Captures How Polar Bears Collide With Modern Life
Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman attend the premiere of “Nuisance Bear,” an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. © 2026 Sundance Institute

A Lonely Race to Grow Up in “Big Girls Don’t Cry”
In “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, a 14-year-old girl navigates teenage sexuality and social dynamics over the course of a summer break in 2006.

“Levitating (Para Perasuk)” Is a Trance Party with a Soul
(L-R) The cast and crew of “Levitating (Para Perasuk)” attend its Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Yarrow Theatre on January 24,

Relive the Magic of Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford Through These Speeches
Nia DaCosta, Michelle Satter, Chloe Zhao, Taika Waititi, David Lowery and Ryan Coogler. Photo by Chelsea Lauren for Shutterstock / Sundance Film Festival Last night

Tender Romance “Bedford Park” Unites Two Lost Souls
Moon Choi and Son Sukku deliver nuanced performances in director Stephanie Ahn’s new film.

Inspiration Takes Flight, Gives Hugs, and Gets Ground Down in the Animated Short Film Program
Don Hertzfeldt, Nicolas Fong, Rami Jarboui, and others present a bounty of inventive premises and varied techniques.

Merata Mita and Graton Fellows Celebrated at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Masami Kawai Selected as the 2026 Merata Mita Fellow; Isabella Madrigal and Tsanavi Spoonhunter Named 2026 Graton Fellows During Native Forum Celebration in Park City

Charli xcx Lifts the Curtain on Pop Power in “The Moment”
Aidan Zamiri’s “The Moment” plays like a tantalizing fever dream, feeding our obsession with Charli xcx as she shifts from pop icon to cinema darling.

“Public Access” Remembers the Wild West of American Television
(L-R) David Shadrack Smith and Jake Fogelnest attend the “Public Access” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23,