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Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Documentary Fund Grantees! 19 Nonfiction Projects across all stages of production were selected for support this year. Read all about them: sndnc.org/3VFZEnD

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 28/09/2026

Meet five women behind the Sundance Film Festival and hear, in their own words, about the films they champion, the filmmakers they support, the work of building the Festival in Boulder, and why the connections made along the way matter. Read more: sndnc.org/4iTZcMe

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 27/09/2026

On a remote Scottish isle, two siblings face an unexpected outsider in “The Incomer.” Director Louis Paxton and stars Domhnall Gleeson and Gayle Rankin look back on the 2026 Sundance Film Festival selection, which won the NEXT Innovator Award and is now in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/3VDe9Zr

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IFC Center @ifccenter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sundance award winner TAKE ME HOME is now playing! "A story of caregiving challenges balances dark truths with charm and humor." - @thr.com Q&As today and Sunday – get your tickets now. ifccenter.com/films/take-m...

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 25/09/2026

30 years after “Unzipped” strutted onto screens, director Douglas Keeve looks back on Isaac Mizrahi, the supermodel era, and the creative chaos behind the iconic doc. The 4K restoration is now in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4yj0vt2

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IFC Center @ifccenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Allow no incomers. See THE INCOMER, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, and Michelle Gomez. Now playing! ifccenter.com/films/the-in...

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 25/09/2026

Inspired by his mother’s love of ballroom dancing, Josef Kubota Wladyka’s “Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” follows a woman finding her way back to the dance floor after loss. Winner of the Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4z1Rq7Z

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 24/09/2026

Padraic McKinley’s “The Weight” takes Ethan Hawke into the Oregon wilderness for a dangerous gold-smuggling job, inspired by the gritty, earthy adventure films of the ’70s. Premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the film is now in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4Aph6g8

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 23/09/2026

Through fractured families, childhood imagination, and the cracks where light gets in, “If I Go Will They Miss Me” finds beauty in the ways we try to heal. J. Alphonse Nicholson, Danielle Brooks, and writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández reflect on bringing the film to life.

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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 23/09/2026

Watchlist this! Our picks of under-the-radar gems from this month’s new releases. This edition includes eerie Japanese ghost stories, luminous coming-of-age stories and a comprehensive documentary about an avant-garde female filmmaker. Read more on Journal: boxd.it/3nA

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 23/09/2026

John Wilson’s search for a new project leads to concrete, a 52-day race around a Queens block, an aspiring guitar hero, and surprising detours. “The History of Concrete” premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now in New York, expanding this weekend. Read more: sndnc.org/4hsuhnZ

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 23/09/2026

Watch the trailer for Liz Sargent’s “Take Me Home,” winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now playing at @ifccenter.bsky.social in New York, opening at @amcinematheque.bsky.social in Los Angeles October 7, followed by select theaters nationwide.

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 23/09/2026

What happens when a bitter middle school drama teacher turns his personal vendetta into an outrageous school musical? Directed by Giselle Bonilla, “The Musical” premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where spite becomes spectacle. Now in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4xHER0

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 22/09/2026

After surviving an attack that nearly took his life, Salman Rushdie reflects on recovery, resilience, and reclaiming his voice in Alex Gibney’s “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie,” which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4Aph6g8

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 22/09/2026

A century after hosting Boulder’s first motion picture screening, the Colorado Chautauqua Auditorium is entering a new era. Explore the historic venue’s legacy, revitalization, and its future as a 2027 Sundance Film Festival venue. Read more: sndnc.org/4xI6Kpg

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 19/09/2026

Walter Thompson-Hernández’s “If I Go Will They Miss Me” explores fractured fatherhood through a poetic lens, following a 12-year-old boy reconnecting with his father after his release from prison. Premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and now in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4xTci0h

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 18/09/2026

One week to go! Get into the anarchic world of Gregg Araki’s “The Doom Generation.” Join Sundance Collab Sept. 25 at 12 p.m. PT for a free Film Club with Kiva Reardon exploring the film’s style, soundtrack, and ’90s nihilism. Register: sndnc.org/3SrHQvw

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 18/09/2026

Announcing the filmmakers supported through the second and third cycles of the Project Advancement and Completion Fund and Artist Fellowship, in collaboration with The Walt Disney Studios. Meet the filmmakers and learn more about the supported projects: sndnc.org/4jbGzU6

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 17/09/2026

We asked Ethan Hawke and Julia Jones about bringing Padraic McKinley’s 1933-set adventure to life, following a group of prisoners trekking through the Oregon wilderness to smuggle gold in exchange for their early release. “The Weight” premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now in theaters.

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 16/09/2026

Indigenous filmmakers! Applications are open for the 2027 Sundance Institute | Graton Fellowship for artists from California-Based Tribes. Deadline: November 16, 2026. Apply here: sndnc.org/4rglKJi

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 15/09/2026

Before you see what’s next, see where it all started. From “You Can See Everything” to “Dune: Part Three” and more, get to know the filmmakers behind 36 of this fall and winter’s new releases through the Sundance Institute–supported films that came before them. See the full list: sndnc.org/4xZsspJ

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 11/09/2026

Heading to TIFF? Add these to your watchlist. Eight films supported by the Sundance Institute are screening in Toronto, including 2026 Festival award winners “Josephine,” “Bedford Park,” and “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” plus “Hoosiers,” a Festival classic. Read more: sndnc.org/4A7giML

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 11/09/2026

Filmed over 10 years, Sam Green’s “The Oldest Person in the World” turns a project about the world’s oldest people into a reflection on time, family, and mortality. Premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now in select theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4hjqN8m

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 08/09/2026

Opening your inbox after Labor Day like…

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 08/09/2026

📣 Tonight: Free student rush tickets for Mostly True Stories From the Sundance Film Festival at the Newman Center! In person only at the box office beginning at 6:30 p.m. (show starts at 7:30 p.m.). Valid student ID req’d. One free ticket per student. Learn more: sndnc.org/4gBBP8N

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 04/09/2026

A New York teacher turned his English class into an investigative newsroom, empowering students to uncover the truth about a local landfill. 30 years later, Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine revisit their story in “Teenage Wasteland,” now streaming on Netflix. Read more: sndnc.org/4Ac1OLM

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 04/09/2026

Barbara Hammer refused to be hidden. “Barbara Forever,” directed by Brydie O’Connor, celebrates her radical legacy and the generations of queer artists she inspired. The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now playing in select theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4dkCXv8

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 03/09/2026

You’re invited to Mostly True Stories From the Sundance Film Festival with Amy Redford, Rian Johnson, Jeff Orlowski-Yang, Dee Rees, Christine Vachon & Eugene Hernandez. 📅 Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. 📍 Newman Center, Denver, CO Tickets: sndnc.org/4gBBP8N

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 03/09/2026

Watch the trailer for “If I Go Will They Miss Me.” From writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández, the film follows 12-year-old Lil Ant as he sees the world, and his father, through a lens of myth, wonder, and unwavering belief. Exclusively in Los Angeles September 11 and nationwide September 18.

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 02/09/2026

September’s film calendar is packed. Take a trip through the wilderness, hit the dance floor in Tokyo, dig into the archives, revisit a ’90s classic, and more with this month’s Sundance Institute–supported releases. See what to watch this month: sndnc.org/4ygarmw

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 02/09/2026

Long before the ’90s became a mood board, filmmakers were capturing the decade as it happened. Revisit 11 Sundance Film Festival titles that captured the culture, attitude, and visual language of the era. Read more: sndnc.org/4yap7DI

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 01/09/2026

The ‘90s are calling. Dive into Gregg Araki’s “The Doom Generation” with Sundance Collab on September 25 at 12 p.m. PT for a free online Film Club. Hosted by Kiva Reardon, the discussion will explore the film from script to screen. Register for free: sndnc.org/3SrHQvw

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 01/09/2026

September’s Film Club pick is “The Doom Generation.” Gregg Araki’s provocative, darkly comic road movie is a queer cult classic filled with ’90s nihilism, anarchic energy, a shoegaze soundtrack, and plenty of unforgettable obscenities.

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 01/09/2026

The countdown to the 2027 Sundance Film Festival is officially on. Explore ticketing options, including our new Matinee and Encore options, and get familiar with key dates, Festival information, and everything you need to know before January. Start planning now at festival.sundance.org.

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 01/09/2026

Macon Blair’s “Idiots” took years to make, survived a nearly decade-long detour, and finally premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now in theaters, the rowdy road trip comedy stars Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Mason Thames. Go behind the making of “Idiots”: sndnc.org/3UxZezd

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 31/08/2026

🎬 Volunteer applications are now open for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival! Join a passionate community helping bring independent storytelling to audiences. Learn more and apply: sndnc.org/3UoLt60

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 28/08/2026

It’s Buddy! 🦄 “Buddy” turns the wholesome world of children’s television into a gleefully unhinged nightmare. Casper Kelly’s Midnight selection premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/3SEiMRP

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 27/08/2026

For the fourth year, Sundance Institute is proud to partner with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) on the Sundance Institute | The Asian American Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship, welcoming 12 AAPI fellows and scholars into our artist community. Learn more: sndnc.org/4xr0vXB

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 27/08/2026

In honor of National Dog Day, caption this photo. 🐶

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 25/08/2026

📣 Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Breakthrough | Focus Features Fellows. Roberto Fatal, Joanna Rothkopf, Said Zagha, and Renee Zhan have been selected for the 2026 fellowship, supporting writer-directors through grants, mentorship, and career development opportunities. sndnc.org/4cbIcgm

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 24/08/2026

“How to Build a Library,” from Maia Lekow and Christopher King, follows Shiro Koinange and Angela Wachuka as they transform Nairobi’s historic McMillan Memorial Library. Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Airs tonight on PBS’ POV. Read more: sndnc.org/3UaMxKF

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 24/08/2026

Last call! We’re hitting the road with “Little Miss Sunshine.” ☀️ Join Sundance Collab today at 1 p.m. PT for a free online Film Club with Kiva Reardon. Celebrate 20 years of the beloved indie and explore its journey from script to screen. Register: sndnc.org/4hGPoEB

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 21/08/2026

Andrius Blaževičius’ “How to Divorce During the War” explores family, conflict, and the sacrifices we make for comfort amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Winner of the 2026 Sundance Directing Award: World Cinema Dramatic. Now playing in NYC. LA opens Aug. 28. Read more: sndnc.org/4gklVy4

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Caitlin McCarthy @caitlinmccarthy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I officially earned my certificate from the inaugural #TikTok x #Sundance Microseries Program, which accepted just 5% of applicants worldwide. Grateful for the experience, mentorship & community. @sundance.org #microseries

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 20/08/2026

Amy Redford, Rian Johnson, Dee Rees, and Christine Vachon share Mostly True Stories From the Sundance Film Festival, a live event exploring the Festival’s history, values, and ethos through the artists who have shaped it. 📍 Denver, CO 📅 September 8 at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets: sndnc.org/4gcaxWo

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 20/08/2026

📣 Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Episodic Intensive Fellows Ten artists and nine projects have been selected for the fourth edition of the Sundance Institute Episodic Intensive taking place virtually August 20–21. Learn more about the fellows and their projects: sndnc.org/4zpQPxK

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 18/08/2026

Today we celebrate Robert Redford’s birthday and reflect on the remarkable legacy of an artist, advocate, and founder whose belief in independent voices changed cinema forever.

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 17/08/2026

Join director Padraic McKinley and actor Julia Jones at The Lyric’s outdoor theater for an advance screening of “The Weight,” which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Monday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. MT The Lyric, Fort Collins, CO 🎟️ Tickets: sndnc.org/3SGp6s2

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 15/08/2026

“American Doctor,” directed by Poh Si Teng, follows three U.S. medical professionals who travel to Gaza to provide emergency care and later speak out about what they witnessed. Premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now playing in NYC and opens in LA next Friday. sndnc.org/4gbF59s

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Sundance Institute @sundance.org · 13/08/2026

Join us August 21 for a free Spotlight event with Vince Gilligan, creator of "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," and "Pluribus." Gilligan will talk about writing flawed heroes, running a TV writers’ room, and building high-concept characters. August 21 at 10 a.m. PDT. Register: sndnc.org/45OA3e6

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