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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
Trust Us, These are the Best Places to Stay During the 2026 Festival
Get ready to bundle up and head to Utah for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. From January 22 to February 1, Park City and Salt
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Max Walker-Silverman, the Writer-Director of “Rebuilding”
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
Inside the Archives: Celebrating Archives Month Through Sundance Film Festival Films
A still from 306 Hollywood, a film by sibling filmmakers Jonathan Bogarín and Elan Bogarín, which documents the brother and sister inventorying and archiving items
“If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You,” “East of Wall,” and More Sundance Institute–Supported Films Nominated for 35th Gotham Awards
As the year comes to a close, we can feel the invigorating wind sweeping in for awards season. Yesterday, The Gotham Film & Media Institute
“The Thing with Feathers” Brings the Horror of Grief to the Screen
Dylan Southern and Benedict Cumberbatch at the premiere of “The Thing with Feathers” (photo by George Pimentel / Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey
Sundance Institute Response to Sundance Institute Workers United
We, the Board and Leadership of the Sundance Institute, acknowledge the decision from a group of staff to organize as a union under the Communications
“Life After” Examines the Implications of a Growing Right-to-Die Movement
Reid Davenport attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Life After” at The Ray Theatre on January 27, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo
Music on Film: 15 Documentaries on Iconic Musicians That Screened at the Sundance Film Festival
A still from “The Greatest Night in Pop,” which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. By Jessica Herndon There’s a line in LCD Soundsystem’s
Director Justin Lin Returns to His Independent Roots With “Last Days”
(L–R) Director Justin Lin with his cast and producers at Eccles Theatre for the premiere of “Last Days” in Park City. (Photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock
Filmmakers’ Favorites: Sundance Film Festival Alums on “Reservoir Dogs”
The cast of “Reservoir Dogs” during the film’s iconic slow-motion opening credits scene. By Lucy Spicer At Sundance Institute, we’re always in awe of the
“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