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📣 Announcing the Legacy program at the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, co-presented by @Letterboxd! Discover new restorations, anniversary screenings, and conversations with filmmakers January 27–31 in Boulder, Colorado. Explore the program: bit.ly/4eXG117
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Legacy films include “Better Luck Tomorrow,” “Dogtown and Z-Boys,” “Fool’s Fire,” “Nitrate Kisses,” “Real Women Have Curves,” “Swoon,” and “Y tu mamá también.” Plus, Sundance Film Festival presents: Cinema Interruptus featuring “Memento,” a two-part screening and audience discussion moderated by Josh Larsen.
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📣 Announcing the Legacy program at the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, co-presented by @Letterboxd! Discover new restorations, anniversary screenings, and conversations with filmmakers January 28–31 in Boulder, Colorado. Explore the program: bit.ly/4eXG117
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The only film in 2026 to play the Sundance Film Festival, Cannes, Telluride, TIFF, and NYFF! Learn how David Greaves completed his father William Greaves’ vision for “Once Upon a Time in Harlem.” Oct. 29, 9 a.m. PT Register for free: sndnc.org/4B8a8N4
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Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian takes center stage. Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley’s “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story,” a portrait of a singular comedic voice, premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now streaming on @netflix. Read more: sndnc.org/48eg2if
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We’re thrilled to see seven Sundance Institute–supported films recognized across nine categories at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards, taking place November 30. Explore the full list of nominees, including “The Invite,” “Josephine,” and “Closure”: sndnc.org/4zd6NdX
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The perfect husband? Some assembly required. A fisherwoman’s handwoven husband upends her village and its expectations of love and marriage in “Wicker.” Go inside Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer’s 2026 Sundance Film Festival premiere for a look at their charming, comedic fable. Now in theaters via @blackbearpics. Read more: sndnc.org/3TYINfA
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The incredible funding we’ve received from the Hearthland Foundation, founded by Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, for our Artist Programs and Labs is incredibly meaningful and will make a world of difference in our work going forward. Enormous gratitude!
Our Directors Lab is returning to its historic home at Sundance Mountain Resort, supported by a $3 million gift from The Hearthland Foundation, founded by Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg. Read the full announcement: sndnc.org/4dRB8GD
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Our Directors Lab is returning to its historic home at Sundance Mountain Resort, supported by a $3 million gift from The Hearthland Foundation, founded by Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg. Read the full announcement: sndnc.org/4dRB8GD
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One of the largest contributions in our history, this multiyear commitment will bolster our Feature Film Program and increase fellowships and direct, unrestricted grants to independent artists.
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Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes followed a young Syrian refugee and her family for a decade. The “One in a Million” directors share how they kept filming through a pandemic and captured a remarkable turning point in Syria’s history. Read more: sndnc.org/4yXAyiR
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Heading to AFI Fest? This year’s lineup includes 12 Sundance Institute–supported films, from 2026 Festival award winners “Josephine” and “Nuisance Bear” to projects nurtured through our artist programs. Explore the films to add to your schedule as @AFIFEST celebrates its 40th edition in Los Angeles, October 21–25. Read more: sndnc.org/4shvPpC
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Getting your Halloween watchlist together? Our legendary Midnight section has you covered with the spooky, shocking, funny, and downright outrageous. Explore the films on our @letterboxd list: boxd.it/pWLWS
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Liz Sargent shares how she adapted her short film "Take Me Home" into a feature that won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Join Sundance Collab for a free conversation October 20 at 1 p.m. PT: sndnc.org/3Tmi64c
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Director Noah Segan shares how New York became a character in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” from filming on its streets and subways to working with John Turturro. The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now in theaters via @sonyclassics. Read more: sndnc.org/4jkyP2i
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Co-director David Greaves shares why “Once Upon A Time in Harlem” is essential viewing, how Harlem’s artists shaped his father William, and why the camera loves truth. Premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now in theaters via @neonrated. Read more: sndnc.org/4yPFciT
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In “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” 14-year-old Sid is desperate to leave childhood behind but hasn’t quite gotten there yet. Paloma Schneideman’s debut captures the loneliness and confusion of adolescence. Premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now in select theaters via @BlueFox_Ent. Read more: sndnc.org/4yadRXG
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Passes and packages for the 2027 #SundanceFilmFestival are on sale now! 🎟️ Explore this year’s options and find the pass or package that fits your Festival plans. Get yours at festival.sundance.org.
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Passes and packages for the 2027 #SundanceFilmFestival go on sale tomorrow, October 15 at 10 a.m. MT! 🎟️ Explore your options and find the best fit for your Festival plans: sndnc.org/4hZgIwq
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Calling all Indigenous women storytellers! Applications are live for the 2027 Merata Mita Fellowship. Deadline: November 3, 2026 Apply here: sndnc.org/4e7jpLe
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One selected fellow will receive cash grants, mentorship opportunities, and and a yearlong continuum of support with activities, including a trip to the Sundance Film Festival, access to strategic and creative services offered by Sundance Institute artist programs.
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