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“Nuisance Bear” Captures How Polar Bears Collide With Modern Life
Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman attend the premiere of “Nuisance Bear,” an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. © 2026 Sundance Institute
Gregg Araki’s Provocative “I Want Your Sex” Is a Wickedly Smart Erotic Thriller
Set against the backdrop of a sexually charged Los Angeles gallery scene, “I Want Your Sex” pulses with the kind of provocative energy that has made Gregg Araki an indie film icon.
Relive the Magic of Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford Through These Speeches
Nia DaCosta, Michelle Satter, Chloe Zhao, Taika Waititi, David Lowery and Ryan Coogler. Photo by Chelsea Lauren for Shutterstock / Sundance Film Festival Last night
Merata Mita and Graton Fellows Celebrated at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Masami Kawai Selected as the 2026 Merata Mita Fellow; Isabella Madrigal and Tsanavi Spoonhunter Named 2026 Graton Fellows During Native Forum Celebration in Park City
Charli xcx Lifts the Curtain on Pop Power in “The Moment”
Aidan Zamiri’s “The Moment” plays like a tantalizing fever dream, feeding our obsession with Charli xcx as she shifts from pop icon to cinema darling.
“Josephine” Explores the Lingering Impact of Violence Through a Child’s Eyes
“Josephine” unfolds from a moment that fractures childhood innocence: An 8-year-old girl witnesses an act of violence, and her sense of safety never fully returns.
“Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” Encourages Us to Keep Dancing
“Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” is a colorful, occasionally surreal story about what happens when the body remembers what joy feels like, even as it’s still processing grief.
“THE DISCIPLE” Tells the Story of the Most Radical Wu-Tang Clan Album Ever Made
The movie unpacks how “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” materialized over five to six years, accumulating 31 tracks featuring not just Wu-Tang members but unexpected contributors like Cher.
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Gregg Araki, the Director of “I Want Your Sex”
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
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Alysa Nahmias, the Director of “Cookie Queens”
“My tween kids asked me to please make a documentary they’d actually want to watch with their friends,” Nahmias recalls about the origins of her latest project. “Mom-challenge accepted.”
“Carousel” Is a Tender Reckoning With Love and the Lives We Settle Into
The quiet confidence in “Carousel” is the kind that leans on restraint and emotional precision over spectacle.
Meet the TikTok Creators Covering the 2026 Festival
As the 2026 Sundance Film Festival starts today, the news and excitement of our premieres and events will be blasted throughout the world through #FilmTok!
Sundance Institute–Supported “Train Dreams,” “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” and More Land Oscar Nominations
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
Welcome to the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
“Everyone has a story.” That simple yet powerful message, shared with us last year by our founder Robert Redford, sums up the purpose of our
Lyrical “Seeds” Is a Stunning Portrait of Black Generational Farmers
Brittany Shyne attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Seeds” at The Ray Theatre on January 25, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by