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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
The Spring Fling Effect: 11 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Where No-Strings Turns Into the Real Thing
By Jessica Herndon Spring has always had a reputation for stirring things up. Longer days, lighter moods, and irresistible possibilities define the season. It’s a
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Grace Glowicki, the Filmmaker Behind “Dead Lover”
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
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Meera Menon, the Director and Co-Writer of “Didn’t Die”
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
“The AI Doc” Asks the Question No One Wants to Answer
(L–R) Charlie Tyrell and Daniel Roher attend “The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Tony Benna, the Filmmaker Behind “André is an Idiot”
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
Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund Grantees
16 Science-Focused Nonfiction Projects Selected for Funding LOS ANGELES, CA, March 23, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute and Sandbox Films announced today the names
16 Looks From Sundance Institute–Supported Films To Inspire Your Spring Wardrobe
By Jessica Herndon Spring is finally here, and it’s time to swap out the heavy layers of winter for something that feels fresh, breezy, and
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Addison Heimann, the Writer-Director of “Touch Me”
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
The Premiere of “Dead Lover” Showcases Grave Robbing and Sex With a Giant Finger
(L-R) The cast and crew of “Dead Lover” at The Ray Theater for its premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Robin Marshall/Shutterstock
“Touch Me” Brings Therapy Into Sci-Fi Erotica
(L–R) Marlene Forte, Lou Taylor Pucci, Addison Heimann, Jordan Gavaris, and Olivia Taylor Dudley attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Touch Me” at
Sundance Institute Has Long History of Oscar-Winning Documentaries
by Vanessa Zimmer, updated by Sundance Institute Editorial Staff This Sunday marked the 98th Academy Awards and we’re beyond honored to have several nominations, including