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In Memoriam: Rebecca “Becky” Stover (1957–2023)
By Melissa Bowers and Brian Marquez Rebecca Stover, Sundance’s Institute’s longest standing active volunteer, passed away at the age of 65. Rebecca was the epitome
Release Rundown: Michael J. Fox, Julia Louis-Dreyfus Films Open in May
Michael J. Fox looks pensive in “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” by Davis Guggenheim, a documentary at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo courtesy
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Kayla Abuda Galang, the Writer-Director of “When You Left Me On That Boulevard”
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
Get an Inside Look at Vuk Lungulov-Klotz’s Journey Through Sundance Institute’s Feature Film Development Track
By Stephanie Ornelas “Raw, truthful, collaborative.” These were the three words writer-director Vuk Lungulov-Klotz uses to describe the labs at Sundance Institute. When Lungulov-Klotz applied
Meet the Sundance Institute 2023 Directors, Screenwriters, and Native Lab Fellows
The heart of Sundance Institute’s work begins with our labs each spring/summer and continues year-round with the nurturing of diverse, dynamic voices. Today we are
These 31 Sundance-Supported Films Are Screening at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Sundance-supported “Razing Liberty Square” will have its world premiere at the 2023 Hot Docs Festival. (Photo courtesy of Hot Docs) We never fail to get
Perchance a Shakespearean Movie Awaits Your Idle Hours
Jennifer Saunders and Joan Collins are members of the ensemble cast in Kenneth Branagh’s hilarious “A Midwinter’s Tale,” the story of an amateur theatrical production
Earth Day: These Films Uplift Our World
By Vanessa Zimmer On Earth Day 2023, we could use a hefty dose of optimism. With so much evidence suggesting we’re in a downward spiral,
What to Watch: It’s 420, and These 6 Sundance-Supported Films Should Be High on Your List
[Pictured: Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical] By Stephanie Ornelas It’s April 20, so chances are you’ll hear someone crack a joke about cannabis today. It’s simply
Tips on Breaking a Story in the Writers Room According to Dara Resnik
By Stephanie Ornelas “The reason I call it story breaking is [because] you’re cracking the story open. So anytime I need to crack open a
What to Watch: 5 Sundance-Supported Films to Watch During World Autism Awareness Month… and Long After
By Stephanie Ornelas There’s so much beauty in seeing the world differently. Independent filmmakers have done a lot to help open our eyes to unique
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Tracy Droz Tragos, the Filmmaker Behind “PLAN C”
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
Rain Scenes Enhance the Mood in These Festival Films
Andie MacDowell and Hugh Grant star in “Four Weddings and a Funeral.” By Vanessa Zimmer In addition to the causal relationship between April showers and
2023 Peabody Awards: 6 Sundance-Supported Projects Nominated, Shari Frilot Honored with Inaugural Visionary Award
“Fire of Love” is one of six Sundance-supported projects nominated for a 2023 Peabody Award. This week, the nominees for the 83rd annual Peabody Awards