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· Oct 23
Passes and packages for the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival are going fast, but there’s still time to grab yours. 🎟️
Join us in Utah on January 22, 2026, online starting January 29, 2026, or experience both.
Buy now: festival.sundance.org/tickets
Join us in Utah on January 22, 2026, online starting January 29, 2026, or experience both.
Buy now: festival.sundance.org/tickets
Happy 8th Anniversary to Luca Guadagnino’s "Call Me by Your Name"🍑
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Happy 8th Anniversary to Luca Guadagnino’s "Call Me by Your Name"🍑
From morning panels to evening premieres, stay cozy all Festival long. 🎥
The Analog Long Sleeve Crew features a lived-in pigment wash and a camera graphic projecting “2026 Sundance Film Festival.”
Grab yours at store.sundance.org
The Analog Long Sleeve Crew features a lived-in pigment wash and a camera graphic projecting “2026 Sundance Film Festival.”
Grab yours at store.sundance.org
November 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
From morning panels to evening premieres, stay cozy all Festival long. 🎥
The Analog Long Sleeve Crew features a lived-in pigment wash and a camera graphic projecting “2026 Sundance Film Festival.”
Grab yours at store.sundance.org
The Analog Long Sleeve Crew features a lived-in pigment wash and a camera graphic projecting “2026 Sundance Film Festival.”
Grab yours at store.sundance.org
Awards season is heating up! The International Documentary Association (@documentary.org) just dropped its nominations for the 41st IDA Documentary Awards, and Sundance Institute-supported films are taking center stage.
Read more: sndnc.org/3K2q51A
Read more: sndnc.org/3K2q51A
November 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Awards season is heating up! The International Documentary Association (@documentary.org) just dropped its nominations for the 41st IDA Documentary Awards, and Sundance Institute-supported films are taking center stage.
Read more: sndnc.org/3K2q51A
Read more: sndnc.org/3K2q51A
Attention feature producers! Apply now for the 2026 Feature Film Producers Track to be considered for the Producers Lab & Fellowship. Deadline: February 11, 2026.
Apply now: sndnc.org/4ppDEa7
Apply now: sndnc.org/4ppDEa7
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Attention feature producers! Apply now for the 2026 Feature Film Producers Track to be considered for the Producers Lab & Fellowship. Deadline: February 11, 2026.
Apply now: sndnc.org/4ppDEa7
Apply now: sndnc.org/4ppDEa7
As “Wicked: For Good” takes the spotlight today, we’re revisiting Cynthia Erivo’s Visionary Award speech from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Gala, a reminder of the grit, imagination, and determination it takes to keep going even when the path ahead is uncertain.💚✨
#WickedForGood
#WickedForGood
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
As “Wicked: For Good” takes the spotlight today, we’re revisiting Cynthia Erivo’s Visionary Award speech from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Gala, a reminder of the grit, imagination, and determination it takes to keep going even when the path ahead is uncertain.💚✨
#WickedForGood
#WickedForGood
Are you 18–25 and looking to take your filmmaking career to the next level? @sundance.org & @adobe.com are seeking 10 fellows for the Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship. To be considered, submit a short film under 15 minutes by Feb 12, 2026.
Apply now: sndnc.org/3LMQH7j
Apply now: sndnc.org/3LMQH7j
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Are you 18–25 and looking to take your filmmaking career to the next level? @sundance.org & @adobe.com are seeking 10 fellows for the Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship. To be considered, submit a short film under 15 minutes by Feb 12, 2026.
Apply now: sndnc.org/3LMQH7j
Apply now: sndnc.org/3LMQH7j
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Sudance Film Festival is waving good-bye to its time in Utah with a watch list of 101 essential films that premiered at the festival. Come for the homework, stay for debating if ‘Boyhood’ or ‘Before Sunrise’ deserved the spot.
Sundance Film Festival Has Homework for Real Movie Buffs
Sudance Film Festival is waving good-bye to its time in Utah with a watch list of 101 essential films that premiered at the festival. Come for the homework, stay for debating if ‘Boyhood’ or ‘Before Sunrise’ deserved the spot.
www.vulture.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Sudance Film Festival is waving good-bye to its time in Utah with a watch list of 101 essential films that premiered at the festival. Come for the homework, stay for debating if ‘Boyhood’ or ‘Before Sunrise’ deserved the spot.
Watch the trailer for “Endless Cookie,” an animated documentary from Seth & Peter Scriver. 🍪
Two half-brothers—one Indigenous, one white—journey through family, place, and memory.
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In select theaters Dec 5.
Two half-brothers—one Indigenous, one white—journey through family, place, and memory.
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In select theaters Dec 5.
ENDLESS COOKIE Official Trailer | Mongrel Media
YouTube video by Mongrel Media
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November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Watch the trailer for “Endless Cookie,” an animated documentary from Seth & Peter Scriver. 🍪
Two half-brothers—one Indigenous, one white—journey through family, place, and memory.
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In select theaters Dec 5.
Two half-brothers—one Indigenous, one white—journey through family, place, and memory.
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In select theaters Dec 5.
Couch? Check. Popcorn? Check. The 2026 Sundance Film Festival? Right in your living room. Join the Festival from home. Online passes and packages are still available!
Visit festival.sundance.org/tickets
Visit festival.sundance.org/tickets
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Couch? Check. Popcorn? Check. The 2026 Sundance Film Festival? Right in your living room. Join the Festival from home. Online passes and packages are still available!
Visit festival.sundance.org/tickets
Visit festival.sundance.org/tickets
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CACTUS PEARS Q&A moderators include Mira Nair, Kal Penn and @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social and tickets are on sale now!
"A magnificent film about longing and belonging." - THR
Winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at @sundance.org. See it starting Fri, Nov 21!
www.ifccenter.com/films/cactus...
"A magnificent film about longing and belonging." - THR
Winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at @sundance.org. See it starting Fri, Nov 21!
www.ifccenter.com/films/cactus...
November 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
CACTUS PEARS Q&A moderators include Mira Nair, Kal Penn and @siddhantadlakha.bsky.social and tickets are on sale now!
"A magnificent film about longing and belonging." - THR
Winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at @sundance.org. See it starting Fri, Nov 21!
www.ifccenter.com/films/cactus...
"A magnificent film about longing and belonging." - THR
Winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at @sundance.org. See it starting Fri, Nov 21!
www.ifccenter.com/films/cactus...
Join Emmy and Critics Choice Award–winning director Geeta Gandbhir for a conversation on "The Perfect Neighbor." She’ll discuss turning raw body-cam and interrogation footage into a striking, cinematic story.
📅 Nov 19 | 10 AM PT
Register free: sndnc.org/4oziN4s
📅 Nov 19 | 10 AM PT
Register free: sndnc.org/4oziN4s
November 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Join Emmy and Critics Choice Award–winning director Geeta Gandbhir for a conversation on "The Perfect Neighbor." She’ll discuss turning raw body-cam and interrogation footage into a striking, cinematic story.
📅 Nov 19 | 10 AM PT
Register free: sndnc.org/4oziN4s
📅 Nov 19 | 10 AM PT
Register free: sndnc.org/4oziN4s
Your new Festival sidekick has arrived. 🎥💧
The Doodler 32oz Nalgene Water Bottle brings a little 2026 Sundance Film Festival magic to every sip with playful illustrations inspired by the tools of indie filmmaking.
Grab yours today at store.sundance.org
The Doodler 32oz Nalgene Water Bottle brings a little 2026 Sundance Film Festival magic to every sip with playful illustrations inspired by the tools of indie filmmaking.
Grab yours today at store.sundance.org
November 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Your new Festival sidekick has arrived. 🎥💧
The Doodler 32oz Nalgene Water Bottle brings a little 2026 Sundance Film Festival magic to every sip with playful illustrations inspired by the tools of indie filmmaking.
Grab yours today at store.sundance.org
The Doodler 32oz Nalgene Water Bottle brings a little 2026 Sundance Film Festival magic to every sip with playful illustrations inspired by the tools of indie filmmaking.
Grab yours today at store.sundance.org
📣 Announcing the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s annual event, “Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford” will take place on Friday, Jan 23, 2026 in honor of his legacy, vision, and enduring mission to support independent storytellers.
Learn more: sndnc.org/3LypgOx
Learn more: sndnc.org/3LypgOx
November 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s annual event, “Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford” will take place on Friday, Jan 23, 2026 in honor of his legacy, vision, and enduring mission to support independent storytellers.
Learn more: sndnc.org/3LypgOx
Learn more: sndnc.org/3LypgOx
Want the secret to high-speed, low-budget production? It starts here.
Join filmmakers Miguel Silveira & Missy Hernandez (“The Last Election and Other Love Stories”) for Sundance Collab’s Advisor Studio: High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production.
Thurs, Nov 13 | 2 PM PT
Register: sndnc.org/43kF6Cq
Join filmmakers Miguel Silveira & Missy Hernandez (“The Last Election and Other Love Stories”) for Sundance Collab’s Advisor Studio: High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production.
Thurs, Nov 13 | 2 PM PT
Register: sndnc.org/43kF6Cq
November 12, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Want the secret to high-speed, low-budget production? It starts here.
Join filmmakers Miguel Silveira & Missy Hernandez (“The Last Election and Other Love Stories”) for Sundance Collab’s Advisor Studio: High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production.
Thurs, Nov 13 | 2 PM PT
Register: sndnc.org/43kF6Cq
Join filmmakers Miguel Silveira & Missy Hernandez (“The Last Election and Other Love Stories”) for Sundance Collab’s Advisor Studio: High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production.
Thurs, Nov 13 | 2 PM PT
Register: sndnc.org/43kF6Cq
Take home a piece of the fest! Shop our exclusive 2026 Festival collection today. Get cozy with our tees, hoodies, and hats. Your favorite accessories - mugs, totes, and more - are coming soon!
Get yours today: store.sundance.org
Get yours today: store.sundance.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Take home a piece of the fest! Shop our exclusive 2026 Festival collection today. Get cozy with our tees, hoodies, and hats. Your favorite accessories - mugs, totes, and more - are coming soon!
Get yours today: store.sundance.org
Get yours today: store.sundance.org
Watch the trailer for “Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda),” winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, from writer and director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade.
Opens at @ifccenter.bsky.social in NYC, with more cities to follow, on Nov 21.
Opens at @ifccenter.bsky.social in NYC, with more cities to follow, on Nov 21.
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Watch the trailer for “Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda),” winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, from writer and director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade.
Opens at @ifccenter.bsky.social in NYC, with more cities to follow, on Nov 21.
Opens at @ifccenter.bsky.social in NYC, with more cities to follow, on Nov 21.
Festival season is almost here!
Book through our lodging partner for guaranteed best rates, search filters tailored to your needs, and exclusive perks like your choice of two film tickets or Lyft credits.
Book now: lodging.sundance.org/lodging
Book through our lodging partner for guaranteed best rates, search filters tailored to your needs, and exclusive perks like your choice of two film tickets or Lyft credits.
Book now: lodging.sundance.org/lodging
November 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Festival season is almost here!
Book through our lodging partner for guaranteed best rates, search filters tailored to your needs, and exclusive perks like your choice of two film tickets or Lyft credits.
Book now: lodging.sundance.org/lodging
Book through our lodging partner for guaranteed best rates, search filters tailored to your needs, and exclusive perks like your choice of two film tickets or Lyft credits.
Book now: lodging.sundance.org/lodging
Indigenous filmmakers from California-Based Tribes! Are you looking to tell your story through film? Apply now for the Graton Fellowship for Artists from California-Based Tribes to be considered for grants, yearlong support, and more. Deadline: December 4, 2025
Apply here: sndnc.org/4hRm90b
Apply here: sndnc.org/4hRm90b
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Indigenous filmmakers from California-Based Tribes! Are you looking to tell your story through film? Apply now for the Graton Fellowship for Artists from California-Based Tribes to be considered for grants, yearlong support, and more. Deadline: December 4, 2025
Apply here: sndnc.org/4hRm90b
Apply here: sndnc.org/4hRm90b
Step inside “Atropia,” Hailey Gates’ feature debut and winner of the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
Starring Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, and Chloë Sevigny. Opens at the @ifccenter.bsky.social in NYC December 12.
Starring Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, and Chloë Sevigny. Opens at the @ifccenter.bsky.social in NYC December 12.
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Step inside “Atropia,” Hailey Gates’ feature debut and winner of the U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
Starring Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, and Chloë Sevigny. Opens at the @ifccenter.bsky.social in NYC December 12.
Starring Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, and Chloë Sevigny. Opens at the @ifccenter.bsky.social in NYC December 12.
Awards season is here! We’re proud to celebrate 10 Sundance Institute–supported projects nominated at the 35th Annual Gotham Awards. 🏆
Read more: sndnc.org/43MEWUi
Read more: sndnc.org/43MEWUi
October 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Awards season is here! We’re proud to celebrate 10 Sundance Institute–supported projects nominated at the 35th Annual Gotham Awards. 🏆
Read more: sndnc.org/43MEWUi
Read more: sndnc.org/43MEWUi
We’re counting down to Halloweekend with the ultimate @letterboxd.social list of films that have played in our legendary ‘Midnight’ section. Spooky, shocking, funny, and downright outrageous, there’s something for everyone looking to get a little weird when the clock strikes 12. 👻
The Ultimate Sundance Film Festival Midnight Guide
We’re kicking-off Halloweekend with the ultimate guide of films that have played in our legendary ‘Midnight’ section. Spooky, shocking, funny, and downright outrageous, there’s something for everyone ...
sndnc.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We’re counting down to Halloweekend with the ultimate @letterboxd.social list of films that have played in our legendary ‘Midnight’ section. Spooky, shocking, funny, and downright outrageous, there’s something for everyone looking to get a little weird when the clock strikes 12. 👻
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Watch COEXISTENCE, MY ASS! director Amber Fares and protagonist Noam Shuster-Eliassi on @democracynow.org and get your tickets to see the
@sundance.org award-winning documentary starting today at @ifccenter.bsky.social!
@sundance.org award-winning documentary starting today at @ifccenter.bsky.social!
“Coexistence, My Ass!”: Israeli Comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi Uses Humor to Oppose Occupation
Coexistence, My Ass! is a new documentary opening Wednesday in New York highlighting Noam Shuster Eliassi, an Israeli comedian and peace activist. Shuster Eliassi hopes for justice and equality for Pa...
www.democracynow.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Watch COEXISTENCE, MY ASS! director Amber Fares and protagonist Noam Shuster-Eliassi on @democracynow.org and get your tickets to see the
@sundance.org award-winning documentary starting today at @ifccenter.bsky.social!
@sundance.org award-winning documentary starting today at @ifccenter.bsky.social!
Trying to balance work, family, and Hollywood egos? Easier said than done. 😉
Watch the trailer for Ben Mullinkosson and Pasqual Gutierrez’s hilarious satire, “Serious People,” which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
In select theaters November 14.
Watch the trailer for Ben Mullinkosson and Pasqual Gutierrez’s hilarious satire, “Serious People,” which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
In select theaters November 14.
October 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Trying to balance work, family, and Hollywood egos? Easier said than done. 😉
Watch the trailer for Ben Mullinkosson and Pasqual Gutierrez’s hilarious satire, “Serious People,” which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
In select theaters November 14.
Watch the trailer for Ben Mullinkosson and Pasqual Gutierrez’s hilarious satire, “Serious People,” which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
In select theaters November 14.
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Donnie Darko was released 24 years ago today 🐰
October 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Donnie Darko was released 24 years ago today 🐰
Before you see this season’s most anticipated films, from "Bugonia" to "Hamnet", explore the Sundance Institute-supported titles that helped shape the visionary filmmakers behind them.
Read more: sndnc.org/4qrMc1y
Read more: sndnc.org/4qrMc1y
October 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Before you see this season’s most anticipated films, from "Bugonia" to "Hamnet", explore the Sundance Institute-supported titles that helped shape the visionary filmmakers behind them.
Read more: sndnc.org/4qrMc1y
Read more: sndnc.org/4qrMc1y