(L–R) Lindsay Utz, Michelle Walshe, and The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern attend the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of “Prime Minister” at Eccles Theatre

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Director Nia DaCosta and Tessa Thompson at the 2015 Directors Lab. (Photo by Brandon Cruz) By Jessica Herndon For Nia DaCosta, the 2015 Sundance Institute

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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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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

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By Jessica Herndon The Tribeca Festival is back, bringing a whirlwind of world premieres and bold screenings shaping today’s cinematic landscape. Running from June 4–15,

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