Get to Know This Fall and Winter’s Filmmakers Through These 24 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
(L–R) Topher Grace, Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Casper Kelly, and Keegan-Michael Key pose with the character Buddy at the “Buddy” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance
Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Breakthrough | Focus Features Fellows LOS ANGELES – August 25, 2026 – Universal Film and Focus Features have announced a
O’Shea Jackson Jr., Dave Franco, and Mason Thames appear in “Idiots” by Macon Blair, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of
(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
Writer-Director Andrius Blaževičius and crew attend the premiere of “How to Divorce During the War” at The Ray Theatre on January 26, 2026, in Park
O’Shea Jackson Jr., Dave Franco, and Mason Thames appear in “Idiots” by Macon Blair, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of
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
The 2026 Sundance Institute Directors Lab fellows in Estes Park, Colorado (Photo by Gabe Rovick) Dear Friends, This has been an extraordinary year for our
LOS ANGELES, CA, July 30, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced the promotion of Trista Schroeder to General Counsel & Chief Operating Officer
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