
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Michael Shanks, the Writer-Director of “Together”
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
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
By Jessica Herndon Producer Anne Carey’s history with the Sundance Institute runs deep. The first film she produced, The Laramie Project, based on the play
(L–R) Heidi Ewing, Iselin Breivold, Hege Birch Wik, Thor-Atle Svortevik, and Rachel Grady attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “FOLKTALES” premiere at Library Center Theatre.
(L–R) Molly Gordon, Sophie Brooks, and Logan Lerman attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Oh, Hi!” at Eccles Theatre on January 26, 2025,
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
Blanche Barton, Peter Gilmore, Scott Cummings, Sundance Institute Director of Programming Kim Yutani, and Peggy Nadramia throwing horns. (Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By
By Jessica Herndon This summer, we’re turning up the heat with a watchlist series dedicated to exploring some of the most irresistible dynamics in love
It’s Emmy nominations day, and Sundance Institute storytellers are basking in the glow of primetime glory with nods for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, Outstanding
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
Feature Film Program Founding Director Michelle Satter recalls Sundance Institute’s journey with and support of Ryan Coogler and his feature directorial debut Fruitvale Station.I met Ryan Coogler in the fall of 2011 when he came in to have a conversation about his script, Fruitvale Station. As I listened to Ryan speak about why he needed to tell this story, his deep, personal commitment to the project became evident.
Tangerine director Sean Baker and cast member Mya Taylor attend the film’s premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. By Jessica Herndon When Tangerine premiered
By Bailey Pennick There’s something arresting about the way Jomo Fray captures the world. The cinematographer, now best known for his unparalleled work on 2024’s
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