The 46th annual News & Documentary Emmys are just around the corner, and this year, Sundance Institute–supported projects have gained impressive recognition. Six of these films are on the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences list. Among the standouts are King Coal and FRIDA, which lead the pack with three nominations each. 

King Coal, Elaine McMillion’s exploration of the coal mining community in Central Appalachia, received nods in the Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary, Outstanding Writing — Documentary, and Outstanding Cinematography — Documentary categories, while Carla Gutiérrez’s FRIDA, a tribute to the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, earned nominations for Outstanding Direction, Outstanding Graphic Design, and Outstanding Music Composition. 

Claiming two nominations for Outstanding Social Issues Documentary and Outstanding Direction — Documentary is Angela Patton and Natalie Rae’s Daughters, focusing on a group of girls who join their incarcerated fathers for a daddy-daughter dance.

Keep scrolling to see all the Sundance Institute–supported films nominated for 2025 News & Documentary Emmys, and join us as we root for these incredible projects with nods in multiple categories when winners are announced on June 26 at the Palladium Times Square in New York City.