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Introducing Sundance ELEVATE, presented by MUBI, the Institute’s Professional Development Track
By Shira Rockowitz, Director, Producing & Artist Support, Feature Film Program What strategic steps should I take to make my project a reality? How do

7 Tips for Navigating a Career as a Cinematographer According to the DPs of “Mudbound” and “The Woman King”
By Stephanie Ornelas 2018 was a year of progress for the field of cinematography. Rachel Morrison (Fruitvale Station, Dope) made Oscar history when she became

“After Tiller” and “Thumbsucker” Among Films With September Anniversaries
Heart-wrenching documentary “After Tiller” released to wider audiences in September 2013. By Lucy Spicer September is a month that invites change. Kids are starting another

Sundance Institute Announces 2023 Latine Fellows & Collab Scholarship Recipients
Los Angeles, CA, September 6, 2023 – The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the recipients of the 2023 Latine Fellowship and Collab Scholarship, launched last

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Liz Sargent, the Writer-Director of “Take Me Home”
One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we

Release Rundown: What to Watch This September, From Suspenseful “Fair Play” to Inspiring “Invisible Beauty”
Alden Ehrenrich and Phoebe Dynevor heighten the tension in thriller “Fair Play.” By Lucy Spicer Summer may be over, but movie nights are forever. The

5 Transformative Sports Films Based on True Stories
Gael García Bernal portrays the titular role in “Cassandro,” a biographical drama about the “Liberace of lucha libre.” By Shahnaz Mahmud Major moments in sports

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Richie Mehta, the Director of “Poacher”
One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we

Grief, Hustling, and Kindness Center the Brilliant “Scrapper”
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 22: Director Charlotte Regan and Lola Campbell attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival “Scrapper” Premiere at Prospector Square Theatre on

A Magical Summer At Sundance Labs
Fellows, staff, and mentors at the 2023 Directors and Screenwriters Lab. Dear friends — We’ve just completed a magical summer at the Sundance Resort and

A Look Back at the Summer 2023 Sundance Institute Labs
Advisors and fellows gather for a meal at Sundance Institute’s 2023 Native Lab. As summer comes to a close, we’re thinking back to the magical

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Aleeza Chanowitz, the Creator of “Chanshi”
One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we

Sundance Institute Announces the 2023 Documentary Fund Grantees
23 projects to receive grants totaling over $1,000,000 Los Angeles, CA – The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced this year’s grantees for the Sundance Institute

“Thirteen” Turned the Teen Flick Inside Out
By Aramide Tinubu Thirteen begins with a slap across the face. Tracy (Evan Rachel Wood) and her new bestie Evie (Nikki Reed) sit cross-legged in

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Veerle Baetens, the Filmmaker Behind “When It Melts”
One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we