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Amy Redford Reflects on the Power and Emotions of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
I think it’s going to be an extraordinary year, so thank you for coming with your kindness, your curiosity, and your hard-fought toolbox. And let’s make it a great Festival of celebration and remembrance. And hope for all that is possible.
A Recluse Goes on a Quest To Save His Dog and Fight a Demon in “OBEX”
By Jordan Crucchiola It’s a desire you hear so often among those in filmmaking circles. I just want to make cool stuff with my
Catch These Main Street Activations During the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
You’ve arrived. Your tickets are secured. Now it’s time to explore everything the 2026 Sundance Film Festival has to offer. This year, Main Street is
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know John Wilson, the Filmmaker Behind “The History of Concrete”
When asked who he wants this film to reach, Wilson responds “Anyone who has a relationship with concrete.”
Centering the Artist: Why We’re Launching the AI Literacy Initiative
The Gotham, Film Independent, and Creators Coalition on AI Join Alliance by Michelle Satter, Founding Senior Director, Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs At the heart of
What to Watch at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival: 8 Visionary Movies for Music Lovers
At the Sundance Film Festival, support of films that focus on music dates back to the ’80s. The 2026 slate continues that legacy with projects about the fast, messy, and influential lives of musicians.
Sundance Institute Names 2026 Screenwriters Lab and Screenwriters Intensive Fellows
Eleven Projects to Be Developed at Annual January Screenwriters Lab; Nine Projects to Be Supported at Screenwriters Intensive in March PARK CITY, UTAH, January 16,
Your Guide to the Projects Directed by Women at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Across feature films, episodic works, and short films, more than 70 new projects by women are premiering and screening this year, each offering a distinct lens on love, identity, power, and more.
Sundance Institute Appoints David Linde as CEO
LOS ANGELES, CA, January 15, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced the appointment of David Linde as Chief Executive Officer. Linde will assume
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Josef Kubota Wladyka, the Director Behind “Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!”
In “Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!,” writer-director Josef Kubota Wladyka tackles grief with motion, crafting a deeply felt story about what it means to keep moving when life threatens to bring you down.
2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils Jury Members
Top Row L–R: Ana Katz, Natalia Almada, Bao Nguyen, Tatiana Maslany, A.V. Rockwell, Dr. Heather BerlinSecond Row L–R: Sophie Barthes, Azazel Jacobs, Janicza Bravo, Martin
Your Guide to the 2026 Sundance Film Festival Projects by Black Filmmakers About the Black Experience
The slate of films by Black artists, across documentaries, narrative features, episodic storytelling, and short films, asks audiences to recognize and understand Black life as multifaceted.
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Cherien Dabis, the Filmmaker Behind “All That’s Left of You (اللي باقي منك)”
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
2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils Beyond Film Talks and Events Featuring Olivia Wilde, Richard Linklater, Billie Jean King, Ava DuVernay, John Turturro, Salman Rushdie, Antoine Fuqua, Nicole Holofcener, Elijah Wood, Ta-Nehisi Coates, James Wan, Gregg Araki, and more
Top L–R: William David Caballero, Nicole Holofcener, Salman Rushdie, Billie Jean King, Antoine FuquaSecond Row L–R: James Wan, Ava DuVernay, John Turturro, Olivia Wilde, Richard
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Tamra Davis, the Director Behind “The Best Summer”
Tamra Davis’ “The Best Summer” captures the raw energy of the 1995 Summersault indie music festival in Australia, where bands like Sonic Youth, Foo Fighters, Beastie Boys, and Bikini Kill hit the stage.