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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
Carmen Emmi’s “Plainclothes” Evokes the Rawness and Sensuality of New Queer Cinema
(L–R) Maria Dizzia, Carmen Emmi, and Russell Tovey attend the “Plainclothes” premiere at The Ray Theater in Park City. (Photo by Robin Marshall/Shutterstock for Sundance Film
Cooper Raiff Returns to the Sundance Film Festival With His Independent Series “Hal & Harper”
(L–R) Christopher Meyer, Addison Timlin, Cooper Raiff, Lili Reinhart, Alyah Chanelle Scott, and Havana Rose Liu attend the premiere of “Hal & Harper” at The
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Sarah Dowland, the Filmmaker Behind “Sue Bird: In The Clutch”
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
Watch These 11 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Set in Utah
Kyle Mooney co-wrote and stars in Utah-set “Brigsby Bear,” which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. By Lucy Spicer With cityscapes, small towns, arid