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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
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Kate Beecroft, the Filmmaker Behind “East of Wall”
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 Gianluca Matarrese, the Director of “GEN_”
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 Cristina Costantini, the Director of “SALLY”
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 Park City and Parked On the Couch: Here’s What We Saw and Did at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
It’s only been a few days since the 2025 Sundance Film Festival finished up, but we’re still thinking about all our friends and films from
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Flora Lau, the Writer-Director of “LUZ”
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 Alireza Khatami, the Director of “The Things You Kill”
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
Film Festival Watch: The 11 Sundance Institute–Supported Films Screening at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival
By Jessica Herndon While we’re still riding high over our incredible 2025 Sundance Film Festival (we can’t believe it’s over!), our excitement continues for the
Learn From the Sundance Collab Artists Making a Big Impact on Awards Season
By Jessica Herndon As awards season heats up, a handful of celebrated filmmakers and artists are grabbing our attention, and many of them have shared
Release Rundown: What to Watch in February, From “The Accidental Getaway Driver” to “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)”
Sly Stone appears in “SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)” by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Tony Benna, the Filmmaker Behind “André is an Idiot”
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 Amber Fares, the Director of “Coexistence, My Ass!”
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