
Get to Know This Fall and Winter’s Filmmakers Through These 36 Sundance Institute–Supported Films
By Ramona Flume and Lucy Spicer There’s a particular kind of magic that happens once September hits: The air turns crisp, golden hour creeps in

By Ramona Flume and Lucy Spicer There’s a particular kind of magic that happens once September hits: The air turns crisp, golden hour creeps in

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

(L–R) Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Poh Si Teng, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, and Dr. Mark A. Perlmutter attend the premiere of “American Doctor” by Poh Si Teng,

By Jessica Herndon Before the lights dim and the first premieres begin, we’re taking you inside the places that will define the Sundance Film Festival

By Jessica Herndon The 1990s are back, and the obsession with the era is showing no signs of slowing down. Baby tees and baggy denim

(L–R) Rafael Manuel and Isabel Sicat attend the “Filipiñana” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026, in

By Jessica Herndon Before the lights dim and the first premieres begin, we’re taking you inside the spaces that will shape the Sundance Film Festival

By Jessica Herndon Before cameras rolled on The Invite, director Olivia Wilde and cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra immersed themselves in the work of filmmakers they admired.

Adam Meeks attends the premiere of his film “Union County,” an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Sundance Institute) By

(L–R) Nyah B., Nala B., Shannon Elizabeth S., Celia K., Olive G., and Nikki B. attend the Q&A for “Cookie Queens” by Alysa Nahmias, an

By Jessica Herndon For editor Affonso Gonçalves, the work of shaping a film doesn’t begin in the cutting room. It starts much earlier, with the

By Jessica Herndon Before the lights dim and the first premieres begin, we’re taking you inside the spaces that will shape the Sundance Film Festival