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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
7 Sundance-Supported Films Won Awards at SXSW
Sundance-supported “Another Body” won the Special Jury Award for Innovation in Storytelling at the 2023 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival. Photo by Another
Watchlist: 12 Sundance-Supported Basketball Films to Fuel March Madness
By Vanessa Zimmer
The TVs down at the pub are turned to all-NCAA, all the time. Office workers are talking about brackets, throwing down bets, and wearing team jerseys over their business clothes.
Sundance’s Glance at the Caribbean: Five Films Exploring Adversity and Serenity
By Josie Meléndez To be born in the Caribbean is to be raised by the sea and the earth. A destination deemed as paradise from
2023 Oscars: “Navalny” Wins Best Documentary Feature, Academy Honors Sundance Alums
As the 2023 awards season comes to a close, it’s been exciting to see so many Sundance-supported projects take center stage. From the Film Independent
The Long and the Short of it: Sundance Shorts That Transformed Into Features
By Shahnaz Mahmud “And the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor goes to…J.K. Simmons for Whiplash!” That’s one among three Academy Awards the film won that