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How “sex, lies and videotape” Turns Our Gaze Inward
By Shahnaz Mahmud Thirty-five years ago, Steven Soderbergh debuted his feature film sex, lies and videotape at the Sundance Film Festival, forever changing the filmmaking
Summer of Love Watchlist: 6 Intoxicating “Enemies to Lovers” Sundance Institute–Supported Films
By Jessica Herndon This summer, we’re turning up the heat with a watchlist series dedicated to exploring some of the most irresistible dynamics in love
An Emotional “East of Wall” Premiere Brings Cast and Crowd To Grateful Tears
(L-R) Clay Pateneaude, Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga, director Kate Beecroft, Leanna Shumpert, Jesse Thorson, and Jennifer Ehle attend the premiere of “East of Wall” at
20 Years Later, “Grizzly Man” Still Stuns Filmmakers and Audiences Alike
By Lucy Spicer In a world where film serves as a form of escapism to many, it’s rare to see a documentary grab hold of
“It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” is a Tender Tribute to the Alt-Rock Idol
(L-R) Amy Berg, Mary Guibert, and Ben Harper attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “It’s Not Over, Jeff Buckley” premiere The Ray Theatre. (Photo by
“The Diary of a Teenage Girl” Is 10! How One of Cinema’s Most Honest Coming-of-Age Films Came Together
By Jessica Herndon In writer-director Marielle Heller’s feature debut, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, a scene opens with titular teen Minnie (Bel Powley) and
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Kate Beecroft, the Filmmaker Behind “East of Wall”
By Lucy Spicer One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
Alison Brie and Dave Franco Have Attachment Issues in “Together”
Alison Brie and Dave Franco at the premiere of “Together” (photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick “Well, Dave read it
Release Rundown: What to Watch in August, From “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” to “A Little Prayer”
A still from Amy Berg’s documentary “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. By Lucy Spicer Devotees of independent
Reflecting on the 2025 Summer Season of the Sundance Institute Labs
The 2025 Directors Lab fellows gather together for a group photo. Photo by Gabe Rovick Dear friends, As I sit outside in the long golden
Inside the Archives: Building Community through the Creative Process at the 2009 Directors Lab
The 2009 Directors Lab fellows share a moment together outside at the Sundance Resort. Photo by Fred Hayes By Archives team While many know the
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Michael Shanks, the Writer-Director of “Together”
By Jessica Herndon One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent
2025 Sundance Institute Trans Possibilities Intensive Announced
T, from L-R: Logan Alcosiba, Chica Andrade, Rraine Hanson; B, from L-R: Jameson P. Murray, Jesse Waters, Grace Zhang Six Fellows Selected for Program Supporting
Identifying What Matters: Anne Carey on Shaping Films at the Sundance Institute Producers Lab
By Jessica Herndon Producer Anne Carey’s history with the Sundance Institute runs deep. The first film she produced, The Laramie Project, based on the play
Filmmakers’ Favorites: Sundance Film Festival Alums on “Little Miss Sunshine”
By Lucy Spicer At Sundance Institute, we’re always in awe of the power independent film has to bring people together. That’s why we love asking