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Play a vital role in how we empower the next generation of authentic filmmakers by becoming a Sundance Institute member. With your support, we can fund programs and initiatives for creative storytellers. Starting at $99, your membership doesn’t just help champion independent voices — it comes with perks! Each month, a Sundance Institute–supported short film is sent directly to your inbox. This April, get access to Baba, a 2023 Sundance Film Festival premiere. Plus, members get 20% off merch, gain presale access to our Festival single tickets, and more! |
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WATCHLISTS |
April Releases |
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Indulge and thrive in progressive spring vibes with the incredible lineup of April’s Sundance Film Festival and Institute–supported films, from One to One: John & Yoko, a stirring doc on the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono during their 18-month stay in Greenwich Village in the ’70s, to The Ugly Stepsister, a gruesome retelling of Cinderella starring Lea Myren, and Magic Farm, a hilarious and stylish tale about a film crew hustling to recover from a slipup starring Chloë Sevigny and Simon Rex. |
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EVENT RECAPS |
Tips From an Intimacy Coordinator |
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The role of an intimacy coordinator has rapidly evolved from an afterthought to an industry essential, and Marci Liroff is at the forefront of this change. With her extensive experience in both casting and intimacy coordination, Liroff is dedicated to creating safe, authentic, and empowering environments for actors during intimate scenes. Through Liroff’s exclusive conversation with Sundance Collab, discover how she is reshaping the way intimate scenes are handled on screen. |
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STAFF RECS |
Our Picks for Iconic Parker Posey Sundance Film Fest Roles |
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Parker Posey is truly one of a kind. From her fierce side-eye looks to her infectious dry humor — on display as she embodied Victoria in the latest season of The White Lotus — she is a legend. Mike White’s hit show may have introduced Posey to a new audience, but here at the Sundance Institute, we’ve been die-hard fans of the icon — who has appeared in 17 Sundance Institute and Festival–supported films — for decades. To mark the conclusion of The White Lotus season three, we highlight Posey in our regular series Personnel Thoughts, where Sundance Institute employees recommend indie film gems. |
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INTERVIEWS |
Get to Know the Filmmaker Behind The Wedding Banquet |
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When Andrew Ahn’s The Wedding Banquet premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, senior director of programming Kim Yutani declared it “a love letter to the unconventional ways queer relationships survive and thrive.” She couldn’t have been more on point. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, and Youn Yuh-jung, the film, in theaters April 18, centers on two gay couples whose plan for a green card marriage in return for pricey IVF treatments takes an unexpected turn when a relative surprises them with a wedding banquet. In our Give Me the Backstory series, hear from Ahn on the film’s inspiration and message. And on April 25, join us for a live online chat with Ahn during our Spotlight Event: Reimagining The Wedding Banquet. |
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Collab Courses and Events That Vibe With Your Hectic Schedule |
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We know you’re busy. We get it — and we see you. Keep grinding! We’re also sure you want to elevate your film journey by sharpening your creative skillset. With our on-demand courses, you can learn anytime, anywhere when your schedule permits. Choose from Producing Your Independent Film with Atit Shah, Writing Comedy for Film & TV, Legal & Business Essentials for Filmmakers, and more, and gain expert insights and practical tools at your speed.
Get the lowdown on the Sundance Institute’s unique Feature Film Program by checking out Sundance Collab’s Insider Session: Applying to Sundance Institute’s Feature Film Development Track with Neo Sora on April 17. At this event, join FFP Deputy Director Ilyse McKimmie and 2022 Sundance Institute Screenwriters and Directors Labs alum Neo Sora (Happyend) for a deep dive into Neo's personal experience at the labs, and get answers on the 2026 Development Track application ahead of the May 16 application deadline during a live Q&A.
Cap April off with the Spotlight Event: A Conversation with Master of Horror Eli Roth | Presented by WeShort on April 29, and hear from the trailblazing writer-director behind terrors Cabin Fever, Grindhouse, and the Hostel franchise as he breaks down key moments from his films and discusses how fans can own a piece of his new independent studio The Horror Section with WeShort founder and CEO Alex Loprieno.
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