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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Laurel Parmet, the Writer-Director of “The Starling Girl”
One of the most exciting things about starting each year with the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of
Release Rundown: Documentaries on Brooke Shields, Little Richard, Judy Blume Among Festival Films Opening in April
Little Richard displays his piano-pounding style in archive footage in “Little Richard: I Am Everything.” By Vanessa Zimmer As we inch toward summer, an increasing
Grand Jury Prize Winner: Writer-Director A.V. Rockwell and the Road to “A Thousand and One”
Director A.V. Rockwell pauses backstage after winning the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize for “A Thousand and One.” (Photo by Stephen Speckman) By Vanessa Zimmer
Effective Trans Storytelling Starts with Authenticity
“My radical existence is my art.” – Aitch Albertowriter-director By Stephanie Ornelas Today is Trans Day of Visibility, a day to honor the contributions and
The Importance of Trans Visibility
By Félix Endara – Félix, a creative advisor in the 2023 Sundance Institute Trans Possibilities Intensive (which took place 3/27–3/29), is a transgender New York–based independent
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know D. Smith, the Filmmaker Behind “KOKOMO CITY”
This Friday, March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility, a day to honor the contributions and existence of our trans community — from artists to
What to Watch: 9 Films by Trans Filmmakers to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility
By Lucy Spicer This week we are uplifting the voices of trans artists within our community in honor of Trans Day of Visibility on Friday,
Meet the 2023 Sundance Institute Trans Possibilities Intensive Fellows
At Sundance Institute, trans storytellers will always have a place to cultivate their artistic craft, their sense of community, and most importantly, their joy. Supporting
The Inspiring History of Poster Art at the Sundance Film Festival
Chelsea Christensen (right) greets a Festival volunteer at the Park City building that houses official merchandise for the Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet)
Tips to Help You Transform Your Short Into Your First Feature According to Adamma and Adanne Ebo
By Stephanie Ornelas When a short is expanded and reimagined into a feature film, it allows audiences to dive deeper into a story that captivated
What to Watch: 9 Historical Films About Women to Watch Throughout Women’s History Month
By Stephanie Ornelas Women continue to break barriers every day, and it’s happening all around us. In January, the world saw Angela Bassett (Black Panther:
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Jake Van Wagoner, the Filmmaker Behind “Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out”
One of the most exciting things about starting each year with the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of
What to Watch: 11 Films Available to Watch Now in Honor of Persian New Year
[Above: Shayda, 2023 Sundance Film Festival] By Stephanie Ornelas Iranian cinema is recognized as one of the most innovative and exciting in the world, tackling
You’re in Luck: 7 Films for St. Patrick’s Day
Bruce Willis and Rebecca Hall (center) star in “Lay the Favorite,” a film about sports betting. By Vanessa Zimmer Betting on a good theme for
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Rebecca Zlotowski, the Writer-Director of “Other People’s Children”
One of the most exciting things about starting each year with the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of