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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Amanda Kramer, the Writer-Director Behind “By Design”
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
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Amel Guellaty, the Writer-Director of “Where the Wind Comes From”
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 Shoshannah Stern, the Director of “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore”
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
What to Watch: 10 Films Led by Strong Characters to Screen During Women’s History Month
By Jessica Herndon There’s something undeniably fierce about women — whether we’re breaking glass ceilings, asserting our power, regaining control, or fighting for change, we
Film Festival Watch: The 22 Sundance Institute–Supported Projects Showing at SXSW Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon We’re always thrilled when the films we’ve championed through Sundance Institute programs continue to make waves in the festival circuit. After 11
Sundance Collab Tips From 2025 Festival Award-Winners on Writing, Directing, and Making Their Mark
By Jessica Herndon What does it take to win an award at the Sundance Film Festival? Filmmakers Charlie Shackleton, Rashad Frett, Rohan Kanawade, Alireza Khatami,
Release Rundown: What to Watch in March, From “Opus” to “The Fishbowl”
Ayo Edebiri appears in “Opus” by Mark Anthony Green, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by
Doris Duke Foundation and Sundance Institute Announce 2025 Building Bridges Completion Fund Recipients
The Building Bridges Completion Fund reaffirms a commitment to showcasing and creating opportunities for U.S. Muslim narratives NEW YORK, NY – (March 5, 2025) –
Buckle Up for “The Accidental Getaway Driver”
By Stephanie Ornelas (L–R) Kenner Bolt, Brendon Boyea, Hiep Tran Nghia, Sing J. Lee, Andy Sorgie and Dustin Nguyen attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Institute–Supported “A Real Pain” and “No Other Land” Claim 2025 Oscar Wins
The 2025 Academy Awards were a shining moment for Sundance-supported films, underscoring the Festival’s role as a launchpad for powerful storytelling and groundbreaking talent. With
Film Festival Watch: 14 Sundance Institute–Supported Films to Catch at the 2025 True/False Film Fest
Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s that time of year for the annual True/False Fest to take over Columbia, Missouri. Dedicated to
Sundance Institute Has Long History of Oscar-Winning Documentaries
by Vanessa Zimmer, updated by Sundance Editorial Staff This Sunday marked the 97th Academy Awards and we’re beyond honored to have several nominations, including all
Inside the Archives: Cinematic Snapshots from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
Director Rashad Frett and actor Stephan James share a hug on stage following the premiere of “Ricky.” Photo by Jason Peters By the Archives
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Elegance Bratton, the Director of “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House”
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
“A Real Pain,“ “Dìdi (弟弟),” and More Sundance Institute–Supported Winners at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards
Today, the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards filmmakers took over Santa Monica State Beach to showcase the indie film world’s boldest voices. This isn’t your