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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

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