Sundance Institute

Announcing Boulder, Colorado will be the home of the #SundanceFilmFestival beginning in 2027. Their vibrant community of artists, enthusiastic audiences, and breathtaking Rocky Mountains will provide the setting for the future of independent film. ?? Read more: sndnc.org/boulder2027

Big news! Sundance Film Festival reveals Boulder, Colorado as our new location starting in 2027 and beyond. The annual event by the nonprofit Sundance Institute will continue to entertain and inspire audiences through independent film. We can’t wait to see you there! ?? Read more: sndnc.org/boulder2027. Cover photo: Justin Bilancieri #SundanceFilmFestival

Visual Storytelling: The Shot, The Image, and The Camera offers an unparalleled opportunity to master the language of the screen. ?? Led by acclaimed filmmaker and educator Peter Markham—former Head of Directing at AFI and Second Unit Director on "Gangs of New York" and "The English Patient"—this intensive explores the practical aesthetics of visual storytelling. ?? What You’ll Learn: ? Shot selection, framing, and composition ? Camera placement and movement ? How to develop your own visual style ?? Recommended Viewing: "Hereditary", "Moonlight", "Nomadland" ?? Intensive Dates: March 28–30 ?? Register by March 27: sndnc.org/41ANw6R #SundanceCollab #VisualStorytelling #FilmDirecting #Cinematography #Filmmaking

?? Announcing the fellows selected for the inaugural Sundance Institute Cultural Impact Residency on Sundance Collab, honoring the legacy of social justice leader Michael Latt. Fellows: Caron Creighton, Jennifer Huang, Kaelo Iyizoba, Alejandra López, Caitlin McCarthy, A. D. Smith, Kristal Sotomayor, Wendi Tang Read more: sndnc.org/4laCVZo

Festival Spotlight 2025: Advocacy Meets AI with FREE LEONARD PELTIER offers an unprecedented look at how storytelling and technology can push for justice. Join the visionary team behind Free Leonard Peltier, a documentary that premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival just eight days after Peltier’s historic pardon. ?? What You’ll Learn: ? How advocacy and storytelling influenced Peltier’s release ? The groundbreaking use of AI to reconstruct untold moments ? The role of film in amplifying Native American activism ?? Date: Tuesday, March 25 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (PDT) ??? Register for FREE: sndnc.org/41G2PeA #SundanceCollab #FreeLeonardPeltier #FilmAndActivism #AIinFilm #IndigenousVoices

Post-production isn’t just about cutting footage—it’s where a film truly comes to life. ?? From Dailies to Deliverables: Introduction to Editing and Post-Production is a four-week course that explores how to successfully navigate post-production with award-winning filmmaker and editor Julia Kots. ?? What You’ll Learn: ? The principles of editing ? How to effectively communicate with an editor ? Post-production schedules, budgets, and team dynamics ?? Course Dates: March 25 – April 15 ?? Register by March 23: sndnc.org/4hIhZG0 #SundanceCollab #FilmEditing #PostProduction #FilmCraft #Storytelling

Thinking about expanding your film to global markets? ?? Join Stuart Pollok, a film finance expert with over $300M in film financing experience, for Navigating International Production, a three-hour Master Class that explores how to leverage international incentives, understand co-productions, and identify the best production hubs. ?? What You’ll Learn: ? How to differentiate international productions and co-productions ? How to secure local incentives and funding ? How to collaborate with international producers ?? Register by March 21 to join live or access the recording: sndnc.org/3Ri8Wkj ?? Live Session: March 21 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT #SundanceCollab #FilmProduction #InternationalFilm #CoProductions #FilmFinance

Whether you're writing for film or TV, understanding how to craft compelling scenes is essential. In Mastering the Fundamentals of Scene Writing, award-winning screenwriter and educator Lovinder Gill will break down the elements of great scenes and show you how to elevate your storytelling. ?? Learn how to analyze beats, identify subtext, and avoid common scene-writing pitfalls. ?? Bonus: Add a 1-1 feedback session with Lovinder for personalized guidance! ?? Register by March 20: sndnc.org/4bMfC3O ?? Live Sessions: March 21 & 22 #SundanceCollab #Screenwriting #Filmmaking #SceneWriting #Storytelling

Core App 3.0 is here! The Nonfiction Core Application was created by a collaboration?between IDA and Sundance Institute in 2016. See what's new in Core App 3.0 below!

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