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From the Archives: Revisit Robert Redford’s Words of Wisdom
To much of the world Robert Redford is Roy Hobbs, Bill McKay, Jeremiah Johnson, or invariably, The Sundance Kid. He is an artist, an activist, and a creative leader. But Robert Redford also inhabits another world, one where he’s known simply as “Bob.
From the Archives: Sundance Institute Founder Robert Redford on Why He’s Always Believed in the Power of Documentary Filmmaking
The Sundance Film Festival’s longstanding commitment to documentary has been driven by the personal connection founder and president Robert Redford feels for the form. Leading up to the premiere of Chicago 10, the second doc to ever open the Festival, we talked to Redford about the past, present, and possible future of documentaries.You made an early commitment to documentary.
WATCH: Be a Fly on the Wall for a Conversation Between Robert Redford and Michelle Satter
Editor’s Note: The loss of our founder and friend Robert Redford, leaves us bereft and grateful for his life’s work. Bob’s vision of a space
Get to Know This Fall’s Filmmakers Through These 27 Sundance Institute–Supported Titles
Steve Zahn, Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, and Janeane Garofalo star in Ben Stiller’s “Reality Bites,” which premiered at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival. By Lucy
“Rabbit Trap” Pulsates With Folklore Dread
(L–R) Jade Croot, Rosy McEwen, and Bryn Chainey attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Rabbit Trap” at Eccles Theatre on January 24, 2025,
“Social Studies” Director Lauren Greenfield on the Art of Documenting America’s Most Connected Generation
By Jessica Herndon Lauren Greenfield has always had an eye for America’s obsessions. For over two decades, the Emmy Award–winning filmmaker has focused her lens
“Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” Cinematically Narrates a Short Story Collection of Place
& & & Sierra Falconer attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)” at The Ray Theatre on
Short and Sweet: Indigenous Program Short Films’ Past, Present, and Future
By Katie Arthurs The phrase “we stand on the shoulders of giants” was a sentiment taught to me as a child, but one that’s meaning
“The Pitt” Director Amanda Marsalis Unpacks the Art of Crafting Raw Emotion and Visual Flair
By Jessica Herndon When it comes to high-stakes television, few shows have captured the intensity and heart of trauma medicine quite like The Pitt. HBO
“Love, Brooklyn” is a Testament to the Power and Beauty of Community
Director Rachael Abigail Holder introduces the premiere of her film “Love, Brooklyn” at the Eccles Theater in Park City. (Photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance
“Twinless” Is James Sweeney’s Darkly Comic Exploration of Loss and Connection
(L—R) Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “Twinless” premiere at Eccles Theatre. (Photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)
Film Festival Watch: 9 Sundance Institute–Supported Must-Sees to Catch at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival
(Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones appear in Train Dreams by Clint Bentley, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Bryn Chainey, the Writer-Director of “Rabbit Trap”
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
Release Rundown: What to Watch in September, From “Twinless” to “Eleanor the Great”
June Squibb stars in Scarlett Johansson’s “Eleanor the Great,” which was supported by Sundance Institute’s Feature Film Program. By Lucy Spicer Fall is just around
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know James Sweeney, the Writer-Director of “Twinless”
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