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Nonprofit org that discovers and supports independent film and media artists and introduces audiences to their new work. Presenter of #SundanceFilmFestival

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 22d

We are deeply saddened by the loss of our founder and friend Robert Redford.

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 20h

Announcing the fellows selected for the 2025 Sundance Institute Building Bridges Fellowship, supported by the @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social and the Islamic Scholarship Fund.

Learn more about the fellows and their projects: sndnc.org/3VRS5r3

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Caitlin McCarthy @caitlinmccarthy.bsky.social · 20h

Get the inside track on applying to the Sundance Collab Cultural Impact Residency! Hear from organizers & fellows live. Application deadline is Nov 3. 🗓️ Thurs, Oct 9, 2 PM PT. Register: sndnc.org/476xUMi #Sundance @sundance.org

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 2d

Do you have an original pilot, or idea for a series?

Apply now for the 2026 Episodic Lab by November 9, 2025 for the opportunity to work with accomplished showrunners, producers, and executives to develop your writing and pitching skills.

Learn more: filmfreeway.com/SundanceEpisodicLab2026

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 4d

Screenwriter Tory Kamen reflects on how the Sundance Institute helped build her confidence as she developed "Eleanor the Great," her first feature-length script, directed by Scarlett Johansson and starring June Squibb.

Read more: sndnc.org/48fVmYA

Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 5d

“A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night”
Dir. Ana Lily Amirpour
(Premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival)

Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 5d

This October, 11 Sundance Institute-supported films take center stage, exploring censorship, incarceration, family dynamics, the supernatural, and unexpected human connection.

Read more: sndnc.org/3W8yBi5

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 5d

The October Sundance Collab Events Guide is live. 🎬

Hear from directors Bill Condon ("Kiss of the Spider Woman") & Jafar Panahi ("It Was Just An Accident"), get horror tips from Beth Bruckner O’Brien, and insider advice for Episodic Lab, Ignite & more.

RSVP: sndnc.org/4nISuIk

Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 6d

Richard Kelly’s “Donnie Darko” premiered at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival and became an instant cult classic.

Equal parts mind-bending sci-fi, teenage rebellion, and psychological horror, it’s the kind of film you keep coming back to, questioning everything and still finding new layers.

Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 6d

“28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds...” 🌀

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 7d

Want to write truly unsettling horror? ✍️

Our new self-paced screenwriting course with Owen Egerton, Dennis Widmyer & Zandashé Brown starts Oct 6.

Enroll by Oct 5: sndnc.org/47TSXTb
#Horror #Screenwriting

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Caitlin McCarthy @caitlinmccarthy.bsky.social · 8d

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 7d

Robert Eggers’ “The Witch” cast its first spell at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. A chilling tale of isolation, possession, and a very unsettling goat.

Follow along this October as we highlight 31 game-changing horror films that shook up the Sundance Film Festival.

Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 7d

Must be the season of “The Witch”

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 8d

#ChaseSapphirePartner Announcing the recipients of the inaugural 2025 Sundance Institute Filmmakers Fund sponsored by #ChaseSapphire Reserve.

10 fiction and nonfiction projects from Sundance Institute artist programs will receive $120K to bring their stories to life.

Read more: sndnc.org/4pTpy24

Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 12d

Plus, as the Official Hotel Sponsor of Sundance Institute, World of Hyatt properties offer prime locations to keep you close to all the action.

Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 12d

Planning your Festival trip? Now’s the time to get ahead of the rush.

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

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 12d

Michelle Satter Remembers Robert Redford for TIME

What it Was Like Working With Robert Redford for 44 Years

"Bob’s greatest legacy will be this: his generosity of time, the knowledge he shared, the space he made for others."

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 14d

Made possible with support from Open Society Foundations, John Templeton Foundation, Sandbox Films, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and Free People.

Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 14d

Announcing the 2025 Sundance Institute Documentary Fund grant recipients: 32 nonfiction projects from around the world selected to receive unrestricted support from a total granting fund of over $1.5 million.

Learn more: sndnc.org/424BROQ

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 15d

Countdown to 2026. Join us for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, happening in person in Utah and online from January 22–February 1. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. MT for the Pass and Package sale.

Explore Ticket Options: festival.sundance.org/tickets