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2023 Merata Mita Fellow Caroline Monnet on the Power of Art and Film
During the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, the Indigenous Program announced Caroline Monnet (Anishinaabe/French) as the recipient of this year’s Merata Mita Fellowship in support of
Get Familiar With This Fall’s Filmmakers Through These 20 Sundance Films
Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz in Yorgos Lanthimos’ black comedy “The Lobster” By Lucy Spicer It’s official: Tomorrow is the first day of fall. As
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
How to Dress for Success — and Warmth — at the Sundance Film Festival
By Vanessa Zimmer So, you’re coming to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival! Welcome, we are eager to show you our fantastic independent films — and
One Thing You Need to Pack for the Sundance Film Festival According to the Institute Team
The snow is falling in the Wasatch mountains, and we’re gearing up for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Whether you’re heading to the Festival for
What to Know About the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
Dear Sundance Community, Hello from New York! I’ve just returned from Utah, our home state, where we celebrated some of the films from last year’s
“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