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“Skeleton Twins” Is 10! Reminisce Over Surprise Musical Moments From the Comedy-Drama and Other Fest Faves
By Jessica Herndon We all have moments from movies that we love to rewatch. Some of the most unforgettable and adored scenes in indie movies
Sundance Institute Selects Three Finalists to Host the Sundance Film Festival Beginning in 2027
Final Phase of RFP Process Will See a Decision Announced in Q1 of 2025 PARK CITY, UTAH, September 12, 2024 — Today, the nonprofit Sundance
The Latinx House, Netflix, Shondaland, and The Sundance Institute Launch New Cohort of Director Fellowship to Fuel Latine Excellence in Television & Film
The Adelante Directors Fellowship, now in its second year, supports the professional development of Latine directors looking for opportunities to break through in the entertainment
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Shuchi Talati, the Writer-Director of “Girls Will Be Girls”
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
“In The Summers”: A Roller-Coaster Rite of Passage With Dad
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 22: (L-R) Alessandra Lacorazza, Emma Ramos, Kimaya Thais Limon, René Pérez Joglar, Dreya Castillo, Luciana Elisa Quinonez, Lío Mehiel, Allison Salinas,
“Look Into My Eyes” Peers Into the Lives of New York City Psychics
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 22: (L–R) Eugene Grygo, Phoebe Hoffman, Lana Wilson, Michael Kim, and Nikenya Hall attend the 2024 Sundance Film Festival “Look
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Asmae El Moudir, the Filmmaker Behind “The Mother of All Lies”
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
Film Festival Watch: 11 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Showing at the Toronto International Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon The buzz in Toronto for the next 11 days will be all about the Toronto International Film Festival, and we’re so here
Release Rundown: What to Watch in September, From “My Old Ass” to “In The Summers”
Elliott (Maisy Stella) meets an older version of herself (Aubrey Plaza) in Megan Park’s “My Old Ass.” By Lucy Spicer September — whether you’re mourning
Asmae El Moudir Uncovers Her Family’s Truth in “The Mother of All Lies”
Asmae El Moudir with her “Granny” puppet (Marc Sagliocco/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) One could attempt to summarize The Mother of All Lies by filmmaker
“Seeking Mavis Beacon” Searches for an Icon of Black Representation in Technology
By Lucy Spicer “Did you think Mavis Beacon was a real person?” This is a question that pervades Jazmin Renée Jones’ feature directorial debut, Seeking
Film Festival Watch: Sundance Institute–Supported Films to Catch at the Telluride Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon The 51st Telluride Film Festival kicks off tomorrow in Colorado, and we’re proud to see a great selection of Sundance-supported films in
Dreams of Music Come True in “Going Varsity in Mariachi”
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 22: The cast attends the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “Going Varsity in Mariachi” premiere at Park Avenue Theater on January
Inside the Archives: The Summer Trivia Season Finale
By the Archives team As the weather starts to cool down, our trivia games are also wrapping up! In this final summer 2024 edition,
Film Festival Watch: See These 5 Sundance Institute–Supported Films at the Venice International Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon There is no denying the Venice International Film Festival is a hot one! From the usually steamy temperature in the Italian “City