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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Ethan Hawke and Austin Amelio appear in “The Weight” by Padraic McKinley, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute

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(L–R) Lee Eddy, Macon Blair, Kiernan Shipka, Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Nicholas Braun, Macon Blair attend the premiere of “Idiots” by Macon Blair,

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(L–R) Topher Grace, Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Casper Kelly, and Keegan-Michael Key pose with the character Buddy at the “Buddy” Premiere during the 2026 Sundance

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(L–R) Jeff Dutemple, Rachel Raimist, Fred Isseks, Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss, David Birmingham, and Mike Regan attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Teenage

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SAN FRANCISCO — The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and the Sundance Institute today announced the fourth cohort of the “Sundance Institute | The Asian American

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As the documentary "Barbara Forever" opens, iconic filmmaker Barbara Hammer, the subject of the film, can be heard saying, “I’m creating a lesbian history in a world where we’re invisible.”

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(L–R) Dr. Thaer Ahmad, Poh Si Teng, Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, and Dr. Mark A. Perlmutter attend the premiere of “American Doctor” by Poh Si Teng,

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Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Breakthrough | Focus Features Fellows LOS ANGELES – August 25, 2026 – Universal Film and Focus Features have announced a

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By Jessica Herndon Before the lights dim and the first premieres begin, we’re taking you inside the places that will define the Sundance Film Festival

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