Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Sam Feder, the Filmmaker Behind “Heightened Scrutiny”
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
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
One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we
(Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Patty Consolazio This one’s for any person who’s ever felt put down, left out, marginalized, oppressed, alone, defeated,
By Jessica Herndon Welcome to the first edition of Take 5, where we invite you to get familiar with the talented instructors behind our Sundance
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
On the set of Leslie McCleave’s “The Shamrocks” with Mount Timpanogos as a backdrop during the 1999 Directors Lab. Photo by Sandria Miller By Archives
Louis Greatorex, Amrou Al-Kadhi and Bilal Hasana. (Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Veronika Lee Claghorn The world premiere of Amrou Al-Kadhi’s Layla, which
Aubrey Plaza getting ready for My Old Ass (photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance) Here at the Sundance Institute, we talk a lot about film.
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