The Latest

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Axel Danielson and Maximilien Van Aertryck, the Filmmakers Behind “And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine”
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: Hilarious “Theater Camp” and Heartbreaking “20 Days in Mariupol” Open in July
Rebecca-Diane (Molly Gordon) and Amos (Ben Platt) are dedicated employees at AdirondACTS in “Theater Camp.” By Lucy Spicer It’s summertime! Sun and surf are divine

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Marija Kavtaradze, the Writer-Director of “Slow”
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

2023 Sundance Film Festival: Local Lens Announced
PARK CITY, UT, June 27, 2023 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 2023 Sundance Film Festival: Local Lens program, a free summer screening

D. Smith: Fighting for a Better World for Trans Women
Director D. Smith speaks during a panel at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Jen Fairchild) By Vanessa Zimmer As a child of 5

2023 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellows Announced
Artist-Development Program Supporting Emerging Filmmakers Ages 18 to 25 LOS ANGELES, CA, June 26, 2023 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 2023 Sundance

Sundance Institute Names 2023 Women to Watch x Adobe Fellows
LOS ANGELES, CA, June 22, 2023 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the eight women selected for the 2023 Sundance Women to Watch x

Kristen Lovell: The Trans Community Deserves to Thrive
[Above: A still from “The Stroll,” coming to HBO and Max tonight at 9 p.m.] By Stephanie Ornelas Kristen Lovell wants you to know that

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Catherine Hoffman, Co-Director of “Parker”
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

To Listen Is to Learn: A Conversation With Bethann Hardison
[Above: A still from Invisible Beauty] By Stephanie Ornelas “Just get to know someone that doesn’t look like you.” This was the response Invisible Beauty

6 Powerful Sundance Documentaries to Watch Before Juneteenth
“Descendant” [pictured] received the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award: Creative Vision at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. By Lucy Spicer Juneteenth commemorates the day that


A Brief History of the Movie Musical
“Sing Street” is the second of three movie musicals that writer-director John Carney has brought to the Sundance Film Festival. By Laura Studarus How about

Furthering Opportunities for Indigenous Talent From California Tribes Through $4 Million Endowment Gift From Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
The nonprofit Sundance Institute has announced the largest endowment gift in its history, a $4 million dollar endowment to the Institute’s Indigenous Program from the

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Tari Wariebi, the Filmmaker Behind “We Were Meant To”
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