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Dance on Film: Director Jamila Wignot Discusses the Experiential Aspect of “Ailey”
By Shahnaz Mahmud The power of dance lies in its ability to touch our emotions solely through the body’s expression. Wordless verse, poetry in motion,
Who Was… Adrienne Shelly?
Waitresses, from left, Dawn (Adrienne Shelly), Becky (Cheryl Hines), and Jenna (Keri Russell) share a conversation at the diner. By Vanessa Zimmer Adrienne Shelly was
Sundance-supported Projects Take Home Four 2022 Gotham Awards Wins
Last night, the Gotham Film and Media Institute unveiled the winners of their 2022 Gotham Awards and, while the Best Feature statuette went to Everything
From the Page to the Screen: How Conscious Collaboration is the Key to Successful Book-to-Film Adaptation
By Stephanie Ornelas There’s a unique partnership between the director, the screenwriter, and the author when adapting a book for the big screen. When handled
What to Watch: 17 Sundance Festival Films About Farming for Your Harvest Celebration
Mary J. Blige (on left, in front seat of the wagon) was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in “Mudbound,” which played the 2017
“Emily the Criminal,” “Aftersun” Lead Wave of Sundance-Supported Nominees for 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards
If you’ve been wracking your brain for topics to discuss with your family during this holiday week, may we suggest the just-unveiled nominee list for
Sundance Institute Announces Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance Presented by IMDbPro
Ryan Coogler To Be Honored with Sundance Institute | Variety Visionary Award W. Kamau Bell and Nikyatu Jusu To Receive the Annual Vanguard Awards Presented
Sundance Institute Announces Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance Presented by IMDbPro
Join us for Sundance Institute’s Opening Night: A Taste of Sundance presented by IMDbPro. Get ready to celebrate the Sundance Institute and artists changing the
Ancestry & Art: Jamie John on Indigenous Identity, Multiculturalism and How It Influences Expression
by Ianeta Le’i For Native American Heritage Month, the Sundance Institute is proud to highlight conversations with former and current Indigenous Program fellows that focus
Get to Know Euzhan Palcy: The Sundance Alum Adding Honorary Oscar to Voluminous Accolades
Robert Redford (left) personally invited Euzhan Palcy to the 1985 Directors Lab at the Sundance Institute. By Vanessa Zimmer Robert Redford was so impressed with
Why the 1993 Sundance Film Festival Was the Best Ever
Wes Anderson hangs a poster for his short film “Bottle Rocket” at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival. We here at the Sundance Institute have been
The Power of “Bantú Mama” and the Need for Authentic Afro Caribbean Storytelling in Film
photo courtesy of ARRAY by Latoya Austin Recently, Caribbean and African films have appeared more frequently in film festival programs. Given their sparse appearance historically,
I Think I Understand: An Appreciation of Laura Dern’s Performance in “Smooth Talk”
by Matthew Eng In the opening sequence of Joyce Chopra’s 1985 Smooth Talk, three teenage girls wake from a late afternoon nap on the beach
Here’s Your In-Person Roadmap to Get You to the 2023 Sundance Film Festival
By Stephanie Ornelas It’s been two years since we’ve gathered together in Utah and we’re excited to return in person with more films, more accessibility,
Here’s Your In-Person Roadmap to Get You to the 2023 Sundance Film Festival
By Stephanie Ornelas It’s been two years since we’ve gathered together in Utah and we’re excited to return in person with more films, more accessibility,