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5 Tips on Staying Relevant in an Evolving Film Industry According to Brian Newman and Ted Hope
By Stephanie Ornelas Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said that the only constant in life is change. It’s safe to say the phrase continues to resonate

“STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie” and “The Territory” Among Sundance-Supported Projects Nominated for the 2023 Emmys
It’s Emmy season, and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has spoken. We’re thrilled to see that six Sundance Festival projects have made the

PAST LIVES wins Audience Award at the 10th edition of Sundance Film Festival: London
Picturehouse Central, 9 July 2023 — Sundance Institute and Picturehouse announced tonight that the 2023 Sundance Film Festival: London’s Audience Award is presented to Past


Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Axel Danielson and Maximilien Van Aertryck, the Filmmakers Behind “And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine”
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

Release Rundown: Hilarious “Theater Camp” and Heartbreaking “20 Days in Mariupol” Open in July
Rebecca-Diane (Molly Gordon) and Amos (Ben Platt) are dedicated employees at AdirondACTS in “Theater Camp.” By Lucy Spicer It’s summertime! Sun and surf are divine

From the Labs: 30 Years of Advising From Icons Joan Darling and Joan Tewkesbury
(L–R) Joan Tewkesbury and Joan Darling at the 2018 Sundance Institute Directors Lab (Photo by Brandon Cruz) By Lucy Spicer It’s easy to feel cynical

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Marija Kavtaradze, the Writer-Director of “Slow”
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

2023 Sundance Film Festival: Local Lens Announced
PARK CITY, UT, June 27, 2023 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 2023 Sundance Film Festival: Local Lens program, a free summer screening

2023 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellows Announced
Artist-Development Program Supporting Emerging Filmmakers Ages 18 to 25 LOS ANGELES, CA, June 26, 2023 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 2023 Sundance

D. Smith: Fighting for a Better World for Trans Women
Director D. Smith speaks during a panel at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. (Photo by Jen Fairchild) By Vanessa Zimmer As a child of 5

Sundance Institute Names 2023 Women to Watch x Adobe Fellows
LOS ANGELES, CA, June 22, 2023 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the eight women selected for the 2023 Sundance Women to Watch x

Kristen Lovell: The Trans Community Deserves to Thrive
[Above: A still from “The Stroll,” coming to HBO and Max tonight at 9 p.m.] By Stephanie Ornelas Kristen Lovell wants you to know that

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Catherine Hoffman, Co-Director of “Parker”
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

To Listen Is to Learn: A Conversation With Bethann Hardison
[Above: A still from Invisible Beauty] By Stephanie Ornelas “Just get to know someone that doesn’t look like you.” This was the response Invisible Beauty