Oscar-Nominated Director Chloé Zhao on Making “Hamnet” and Coping With Creative Blocks
By Jessica Herndon Filmmaker Chloé Zhao has a singular way of channeling poetic and visceral energy, both on screen and off. It’s nearly impossible to
By Jessica Herndon Filmmaker Chloé Zhao has a singular way of channeling poetic and visceral energy, both on screen and off. It’s nearly impossible to
Chloé Zhao, Michelle Satter, and Ryan Coogler. Photo by Chelsea Lauren for Shutterstock / Sundance Film Festival By Jessica Herndon While accepting her Trailblazer Award
(L–R) Christos Passalis, Myrsini Aristidou, and Maria Petrova attend the “HOLD ONTO ME (Κράτα Με)” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center
(L–R) Minos Papas, Apoorva Guru Charan, Marceline Hugot, Shane Harper, Victor Slezak, Anna Sargent, Liz Sargent, and Ali Ahn attend the Q&A for “Take Me
Mileva Gara Jovanović and Nada Stanišić appear in “To Hold a Mountain” by Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance
(L–R) Programmer Emily Doe, Gregory Barnes, Leah Vlemmiks, Jamie Kiernan O’Brien, Eduardo Braun Costa, Jen Nee Lim, Samuel Suffren, and Adam Curley attend the premiere
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
Alexander Heller, Nevada Jose, Will Brill, and Giselle Bonilla pose with cast members at “The Musical” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles
(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
(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
(L–R) Jennifer Robinson, Selina Miles, Catalina Ruiz-Navarro, and Brittany Higgins attend the “Silenced” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on
(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,