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Identifying What Matters: Anne Carey on Shaping Films at the Sundance Institute Producers Lab
By Jessica Herndon Producer Anne Carey’s history with the Sundance Institute runs deep. The first film she produced, The Laramie Project, based on the play
Filmmakers’ Favorites: Sundance Film Festival Alums on “Little Miss Sunshine”
By Lucy Spicer At Sundance Institute, we’re always in awe of the power independent film has to bring people together. That’s why we love asking
“FOLKTALES” Captures Students Surviving and Thriving in Arctic Norway
(L–R) Heidi Ewing, Iselin Breivold, Hege Birch Wik, Thor-Atle Svortevik, and Rachel Grady attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “FOLKTALES” premiere at Library Center Theatre.
Diane Quon on Care and Community at Sundance Institute’s Producers Lab
Diane Quon speaks with an advisor at Sundance Institute’s 2019 Creative Producing Lab. (Photo by Jen Fairchild) By Lucy Spicer When producer Diane Quon joins
“Oh, Hi!” Comically Confronts the Pitfalls of Modern Dating
(L–R) Molly Gordon, Sophie Brooks, and Logan Lerman attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Oh, Hi!” at Eccles Theatre on January 26, 2025,
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, the Directors of “FOLKTALES”
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
“Realm of Satan” Disturbs the Comfortable at 2024 Sundance Film Festival
Blanche Barton, Peter Gilmore, Scott Cummings, Sundance Institute Director of Programming Kim Yutani, and Peggy Nadramia throwing horns. (Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By
Summer of Love Watchlist: Sundance Institute–Supported Films For Lovers of “Fake Relationship” and “Second Chance Romance” Stories
By Jessica Herndon This summer, we’re turning up the heat with a watchlist series dedicated to exploring some of the most irresistible dynamics in love
Sundance Institute–Supported “Will & Harper,” “Pee-wee as Himself,” “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius),” and More Land Emmy Nominations
It’s Emmy nominations day, and Sundance Institute storytellers are basking in the glow of primetime glory with nods for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, Outstanding
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Sam Feder, the Filmmaker Behind “Heightened Scrutiny”
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
Retracing Ryan Coogler’s Sundance Institute Journey
Feature Film Program Founding Director Michelle Satter recalls Sundance Institute’s journey with and support of Ryan Coogler and his feature directorial debut Fruitvale Station.I met Ryan Coogler in the fall of 2011 when he came in to have a conversation about his script, Fruitvale Station. As I listened to Ryan speak about why he needed to tell this story, his deep, personal commitment to the project became evident.
2025 Sundance Institute Producers Lab Fellows Announced
PARK CITY, UTAH, July 11, 2025 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 11 producers chosen for its annual Producers Labs, returning to Ucross
As “Tangerine” Hits 10, Relive Its Groundbreaking Sundance Film Festival Premiere in Photos
Tangerine director Sean Baker and cast member Mya Taylor attend the film’s premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. By Jessica Herndon When Tangerine premiered
Through Their Lens: What Cinematographer Jomo Fray Saw at the 2025 Directors Lab
By Bailey Pennick There’s something arresting about the way Jomo Fray captures the world. The cinematographer, now best known for his unparalleled work on 2024’s
Directors Lab at 45: Sterlin Harjo Thinks Back to Gaining a Seat at the Table During the 2004 Lab
Director Sterlin Harjo and creative advisor Mike White at the 2004 Screenwriters Lab. By Jessica Herndon As the Sundance Institute Directors Lab turns 45, we’re