We are deeply saddened by the loss of our founder and friend Robert Redford. Bob’s vision of a space and a platform for independent voices launched a movement that, over four decades later, has inspired generations of artists and redefined cinema in the U.S. and around the

11 years ago, "Whiplash" premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. What started as a short film became Damien Chazelle’s breakout feature, known for its intensity, precision, and unforgettable performances. Read more: https://t.co/JsjXhDrpzg

Trailer drop! 🤖 Check out the trailer for Albert Birney’s inventive sci-fi adventure “OBEX,” which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In theaters January 9, 2026 via Oscilloscope Laboratories. https://t.co/D7CCAEmah2

“Get Out” Dir. Jordan Peele (Premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival)

Announcing the fellows selected for the 2025 Sundance Institute Building Bridges Fellowship, supported by the Doris Duke Foundation (@DorisDukeFdn) and the Islamic Scholarship Fund (@ISFScholarships). Learn more: https://t.co/PcnXOomhQE

Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams” is a sweeping portrait of love, loss, and survival in 20th century America. Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In select theaters Nov 7 and on @netflix Nov 21. https://t.co/iELZEMLNdt

Writer, director, and star James Sweeney joins us in this Sundance Collab Spotlight event to discuss “Twinless”, a dark comedy about the unlikely bond between a gay man and a straight man, a story not often centered on screen. 👬 Join the conversation at https://t.co/aLOlyLa0Qc

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 and give you the tools for success.

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: https://t.co/HJy4QJg0U3

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

This October, 11 Sundance Institute-supported films take center stage, exploring censorship, incarceration, family dynamics, the supernatural, and unexpected human connection. Read more: https://t.co/f1EUAF24hh

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:

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

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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: https://t.co/kpOw8mlkl0 #Horror #Screenwriting

New poster reveal for Kiss of the Spider Woman! Did you get your tickets yet for October 10!?

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.

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#ChaseSapphirePartner Announcing the recipients of the inaugural 2025 Sundance Institute Filmmakers Fund sponsored by #ChaseSapphire Reserve. 10 visionary fiction and nonfiction projects from Sundance Institute artist programs will receive $120K to bring their bold and deep

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