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Film Festival Watch: 17 Sundance Institute–Supported Films to Screen at the 2026 Hot Docs Festival
Championing documentaries that illuminate and expand the artform is at the core of what we do at the Sundance Institute. It’s a mission we share
How to Access the Subconscious and Unlock Creativity Through Dreamwork
By Jessica Herndon Things move so quickly these days that finding stillness can feel almost radical. However, according to dreamwork specialist Kim Gillingham, that pause
“Ricky” Sensitively Portrays a Post-Incarceration Coming-of-Age
Rashad Frett attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Ricky” at Eccles Theatre on January 24, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by George
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Cole Webley, the Director of “Omaha”
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
“Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo)” Brings Bronx Hustle and Heart
Joel Alfonso Vargas and the cast and crew of “Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo)” attend the 2025 Sundance Film
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Joel Alfonso Vargas, the Writer-Director Behind “Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo)”
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
“Bunnylovr” Is Katarina Zhu’s Daring Take on Digital Connection
(L–R) Rachel Sennott and Katarina Zhu attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “Bunnylovr” premiere at Library Center Theatre. (Photo by Chad Salvador/Shutterstock for Sundance Film
“No Other Land,” “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,”and More Sundance Institute–Supported Films Nominated for Peabody Awards
The Peabody Awards don’t just recognize great storytelling, they spotlight the work that shifts the cultural conversation. Each year, the honors spotlight an enigmatic range
Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026 by Cinépolis Unveils Official Program for Its Third Edition
15 feature films, including fiction and documentaries, along with six short films make up the Official Selection of Sundance Film Festival: CDMX 2026. All feature
What to Watch: Debut Features From the Sundance Film Festival 101 List
(L-R): Olive (Abigail Breslin), Sheryl (Toni Collette), Frank (Steve Carell) and Richard (Greg Kinnear) in Little Miss Sunshine. Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox/Eric Lee By
Announcing the 2026 Fellows for the Sundance Institute Cultural Impact Residency on Sundance Collab
Seven Fellows Selected for Second Year of Residency in Honor of Social Justice Leader Michael Latt Sundance Collab is pleased to announce the group of
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Katarina Zhu, the Writer-Director Behind “Bunnylovr”
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
Release Rundown: What to Watch in April, From “Bunnylovr” to “Omaha”
(L–R) Molly Belle Wright, Wyatt Solis, and John Magaro appear in “Omaha” by Cole Webley, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo
“DJ Ahmet” Calls Us to Dance and Be Brave
(L–R) Ivana Shekutkoska, Georgi M.Unkovski, Arif Jakup, and Ivan Unkovski attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “DJ Ahmet” at The Egyptian Theatre on
Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Native Lab Fellows
LOS ANGELES, CA, April 7, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the fellows selected for the 2026 Native Lab, the signature initiative of