By Ramona Flume Behind every headline about borders and immigration policy are real people with complex lives, families, and dreams of their own. Few art

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David France, Jesse Short Bull, Mato Wayuhi, N. Bird Runningwater, Jodi Archambau, Jhane Myers, Paul McGuire, Amber Morning Star Byars, Holly Macarro, Nick Tilsen, James

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Funded by the Doris Duke Foundation, fellows will receive financial, creative, and career support, including participation in the Building Bridges Artist Retreat at Duke Farms

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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

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Olivia Colman stars in “Wicker,” which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.  By Ramona Flume Fall is finally here. And now that there’s a

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Sundance Institute’s 2026 Documentary Producers Lab fellows and advisors (Photo by Jenae Neeson) By Kristin Feeley “The past is our definition. We may strive with

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Nairobi journalist Bea Wangondu and Andrew H. Brown co-direct the new film.

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  The Partnership Will Support Filmmakers Worldwide Through Original Short Films Inspired by Merrell’s “It Starts Outside” Global Brand Platform ROCKFORD, Mich. (Oct. 1, 2026)

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