
Introducing the Sundance Film Festival 101 Watchlist
The Sundance Film Festival is impossible to summarize because it has never followed one straight path. There is no set history of the Festival because

The Sundance Film Festival is impossible to summarize because it has never followed one straight path. There is no set history of the Festival because

By Lucy Spicer If you’re someone who goes to the movies for the acting performances, a strong ensemble cast is a cinematic feast. Good chemistry

Great filmmaking starts with great writing. At the heart of every incredible movie is the script that lays the groundwork for its vision. Through our

(L-R) Suzette Quintanilla, Isabel Castro, and Chris Pérez attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “Selena y Los Dinos” premiere at Library Center Theatre. (Photo by

By Bailey Pennick One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent

By Lucy Spicer It takes a village to bring together an event like the Sundance Film Festival. While avid audiences fill seats in theaters, scores

(L–R) Kali Reis, Josh O’Connor, and Max Walker-Silverman attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Rebuilding” at Eccles Theatre on January 26, 2025, in

By Lucy Spicer In a cinematic landscape teeming with sequels, remakes, and reboots, indie films by risk-taking artists are a breath of fresh air. Projects

Ben Whishaw at the premiere of “Peter Hujar’s Day” (photo by Robin Marshall / Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick The premise is

Kahlil Joseph attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions” premiere at Egyptian Theatre. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival)

Mark Borchardt appears in Chris Smith’s documentary “American Movie,” which premiered at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. By Lucy Spicer At Sundance Institute, we’re always

Never-before-seen footage of Selena Quintanilla and her family’s band offers new insights into the musician’s legacy in Isabel Castro’s documentary “Selena y Los Dinos.” By