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Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Bryn Chainey, the Writer-Director of “Rabbit Trap”
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
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know 4 Black Filmmakers With Shorts at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
[Pictured: a still from Quintessa Swindell’s “THE LILY (เดอะลิลลี่),” which is playing in Short Film Program 4 at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival] By Lucy
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Cole Webley, the Director of “Omaha”
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
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Andrew Ahn, the Filmmaker Behind “The Wedding Banquet”
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
Your Guide to the Projects by First-Time Feature Directors at the 2025 Festival
One of the best parts about putting on the Sundance Film Festival every year is being able to introduce a new feature filmmaker to their
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, the Writer-Director of “Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears)”
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
Your Guide to the 2025 Festival Projects Supported by Sundance Institute Programs
With our first program reveal for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival out the door, we wanted to start celebrating all of the inspiring artists and
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Eva Victor, the Writer-Director Behind “Sorry, Baby”
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
This Is Your First Look at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Program
For what seems like, well, forever you’ve been asking us to drop the lineup for the 2025 Festival. Today we’re happy to oblige with our
Meet Mal Ward: The 2024 Gayle Stevens Volunteer Award Recipient
The Gayle Stevens Volunteer Award is given annually to a volunteer who has demonstrated a long-standing passion for and commitment to the work of the
10 Directors Who Launched Their Careers With Sundance Film Festival Shorts
By Jessica Herndon Sometimes, keeping things short is key when you’re looking to make a lasting first impression. Each year at the Sundance Film Festival,
The 7 Most-Loved Sundance Titles According to Filmmakers at the 2024 Festival
Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris’ feature directorial debut, “Little Miss Sunshine,” premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and remains a favorite among audiences and
