Crossing borders in today’s world comes with more than just baggage checks—it can put your devices, data, and even your sources at risk. For filmmakers and journalists handling sensitive information, digital security at international checkpoints is no longer optional; it’s critical.

The Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) trains journalists, filmmakers, and other professionals on how to protect their work in the digital era. In this 90-minute live online session, attendees will learn what’s at stake, from device searches by Customs and Border Protection to the implications of encrypted data. Representatives from FPF will cover actionable steps to protect your work, your sources, and yourself, including advice on using "clean" devices, backing up data, and understanding your rights when crossing the border. Don't leave your digital security to chance—come prepared to safeguard your most valuable assets.

The session will end with a live audience Q&A with tech-security specialists at FPF. Join Sundance Collab for the first of two events with FPF on how you can keep your digital materials safe and secure. The second session, Digital Security for Filmmakers, will take place on Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

If you would benefit from an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please complete this form, contact us at (435) 776-7790, or email us at accessibility@sundance.org to discuss your specific requests. Every effort will be made to accommodate advance requests; however, requests made within 5 days of the event may not be guaranteed.

Live event registration for this Sundance Collab online event is free of charge. A recording of this event will be posted to our Video Library the next business day following the event. All registered attendees can watch the recording for two business days after it is posted. After that, on-demand access to the recording can be purchased for $10.