Festival Spotlight events feature exclusive conversations with the creators behind work that screened at the Sundance Film Festival, designed to share advice and insights on the creative process. You do not need to have seen the work to participate.
Tune in to this panel to hear from some of the artists whose films premiered in the 2025 Sundance Film Festival’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition section. The filmmakers will discuss their directing process, regional filmmaking, and collaboration.
The World Cinema Program at the Sundance Film Festival showcases emerging talent from around the world who offer fresh perspectives and inventive styles. Panelists include directors Nadia Fall (Brides), Rohan Kanawade (Cactus Pears, winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic), and Alireza Khatami (The Things You Kill, winner of the Directing Award: World Cinema Dramatic).