
How “sex, lies and videotape” Turns Our Gaze Inward
By Shahnaz Mahmud Thirty-five years ago, Steven Soderbergh debuted his feature film sex, lies and videotape at the Sundance Film Festival, forever changing the filmmaking

By Shahnaz Mahmud Thirty-five years ago, Steven Soderbergh debuted his feature film sex, lies and videotape at the Sundance Film Festival, forever changing the filmmaking

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

(L-R) Clay Pateneaude, Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga, director Kate Beecroft, Leanna Shumpert, Jesse Thorson, and Jennifer Ehle attend the premiere of “East of Wall” at

(L-R) Amy Berg, Mary Guibert, and Ben Harper attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival “It’s Not Over, Jeff Buckley” premiere The Ray Theatre. (Photo by

By Jessica Herndon In writer-director Marielle Heller’s feature debut, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, a scene opens with titular teen Minnie (Bel Powley) and

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

Alison Brie and Dave Franco at the premiere of “Together” (photo by George Pimentel/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Bailey Pennick “Well, Dave read it

The 2025 Directors Lab fellows gather together for a group photo. Photo by Gabe Rovick Dear friends, As I sit outside in the long golden

The 2009 Directors Lab fellows share a moment together outside at the Sundance Resort. Photo by Fred Hayes By Archives team While many know the

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.