Feature Film Program Founding Director Michelle Satter recalls Sundance Institute's journey with and support of Ryan Coogler and his feature directorial debut Fruitvale Station.I met Ryan Coogler in the fall of 2011 when he came in to have a conversation about his script, Fruitvale Station. As I listened to Ryan speak about why he needed to tell this story, his deep, personal commitment to the project became evident.

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PARK CITY, UTAH, July 11, 2025 — The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 11 producers chosen for its annual Producers Labs, returning to Ucross

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Tangerine director Sean Baker and cast member Mya Taylor attend the film’s premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. By Jessica Herndon When Tangerine premiered

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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

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(Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock for Sundance Film Festival) By Patty Consolazio This one’s for any person who’s ever felt put down, left out, marginalized, oppressed, alone, defeated,

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Hege Wik and Odin appear in “FOLKTALES” by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance

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