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Sundance Institute Names 2026 Episodic Intensive Fellows
By Jandiz Estrada Cardoso Join me in celebrating the fourth edition of the Sundance Institute Episodic Intensive! This commemorates the end of a long Institute
“Filipiñana” Sets the Class Divide on a Golf Course in the Philippines
(L–R) Rafael Manuel and Isabel Sicat attend the “Filipiñana” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026, in
Sundance Institute and University of Colorado Boulder Deepen Partnership Ahead of Festival’s Boulder Debut
New agreement expands academic, volunteer, and internship opportunities for CU Boulder students and establishes community engagement commitments as the Sundance Film Festival prepares to open
“How to Build a Library” Transforms a Community in Kenya
(L–R) Christopher King and Maia Lekow attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Egyptian Theatre on January 26, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by
Inside the 2027 Sundance Film Festival Venues: Across Boulder’s Campuses
By Jessica Herndon Before the lights dim and the first premieres begin, we’re taking you inside the spaces that will shape the Sundance Film Festival
Love, Separation, and the Cost of Comfort in “How to Divorce During the War”
Writer-Director Andrius Blaževičius and crew attend the premiere of “How to Divorce During the War” at The Ray Theatre on January 26, 2026, in Park
Gregg Araki’s “Mysterious Skin” Is Still a Staggering and Devastating Triumph
PARK CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 28: (L-R) Gregg Araki and Joseph Gordon Levitt attend the Park City Legacy Screening of “Mysterious Skin” during the 2026
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.”
Release Rundown: What to Watch in August, From “American Doctor” to “Idiots”
O’Shea Jackson Jr., Dave Franco, and Mason Thames appear in “Idiots” by Macon Blair, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of
How Olivia Wilde and Adam Newport-Berra Crafted the Visual Language of “The Invite”
By Jessica Herndon Before cameras rolled on The Invite, director Olivia Wilde and cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra immersed themselves in the work of filmmakers they admired.
“Union County” Paints an Authentic Picture of Recovery and Community
Adam Meeks attends the premiere of his film “Union County,” an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Sundance Institute) By
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.
“Cookie Queens” Is Sweet With Substance
(L–R) Nyah B., Nala B., Shannon Elizabeth S., Celia K., Olive G., and Nikki B. attend the Q&A for “Cookie Queens” by Alysa Nahmias, an
Reflecting on the 2026 Summer Season of Our Sundance Institute Labs
The 2026 Sundance Institute Directors Lab fellows in Estes Park, Colorado (Photo by Gabe Rovick) Dear Friends, This has been an extraordinary year for our
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE NAMES TRISTA SCHROEDER GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
LOS ANGELES, CA, July 30, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced the promotion of Trista Schroeder to General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer