Co-Presented by Letterboxd BOULDER, Colorado, October 21, 2026 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the Legacy program for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, marking the first announcement of selections for the Festival’s inaugural edition in its new home of Boulder, Colorado. The Legacy program, formerly known as From the Collection, features projects from the […]

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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 filmmaking. While we can learn a lot about the filmmakers from the 2026 Sundance Film Festival through the art that these storytellers share with us, there’s always more we can […]

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Noah Segan's new movie longs for the Big Apple where John Turturro and Giancarlo Esposito made Do the Right Thing.

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Grant from Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg’s foundation  will also expand direct funding for independent artists   LOS ANGELES, CA, October 22, 2026 — Sundance Institute

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