
“Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” Gets Big Cameos, Bigger Laughs in Crowd-Pleasing Premiere
(L–R) Ken Marino, Zoey Deutch, and David Wain attend the Q&A for “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” by David Wain, an official selection

(L–R) Ken Marino, Zoey Deutch, and David Wain attend the Q&A for “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” by David Wain, an official selection

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

Jeff Zimbalist, Ivan Beerkus, Angela Nikolau, and Maria Bukhonina at the premiere of “Skywalkers: A Love Story” at The Ray Theatre in Park City, Utah, on January

Olivia Wilde speaks onstage during “The Invite” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 24, 2026, in Park City,

John Cooper is the emeritus director of the Sundance Film Festival, a role he stepped into this summer after serving as Festival director from 2010 to 2020. He originally joined Sundance Institute in 1989.
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By Lucy Spicer 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) Stacy Clausen and Joe Bird attend the “Leviticus” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026, in

Director Sara Dosa’s new film explores a present-day Iceland impacted by climate change and ponders connections to both past and future.

Director Sterlin Harjo and creative advisor Mike White at the 2004 Screenwriters Lab. By Jessica Herndon As the Sundance Institute Directors Lab turns 45, we’re

(L–R) Midori Francis and Natalie Erika James attend the “Saccharine” premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 22, 2026,

A buzzy opening-day screening at the Eccles Theater, “Tuner” lands laughs, gasps and real momentum.

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