The Sundance Institute Founder Series: Celebrating Robert Redford’s Vision for the Sundance Institute
The Sundance Institute Founder Series: Celebrating Robert Redford’s Vision for the Sundance Institute
10:00AM - 11:30AM (PDT)
Artist Support, Funding & Festivals
Includes 4 items:
- Master Class: Funding Your Fiction Film with Caroline Von Kuhn, Giancarlo Nasi, Jessica Lacy, Jennifer Dana, Ryan Zacarias and Sophia Yen
- Film Crowdfunding Strategies with Kickstarter
- Advisor Studio: Simone Ling (MOSQUITA Y MARI) on Navigating Labs, Grants and Resources in the Independent Film Space
- Insider Session: Film Festival Strategies with Senior Programmer John Nein
Navigating film financing, labs and festivals can be daunting. In this curated collection from our video library, you will learn about various avenues for funding your film, creative and strategic support as an artist, as well as film festival strategies.
Building Your TV Writing Career
Includes 5 items:
- Advisor Studio: Josh Goldenberg on Breaking into the Business and Building Your Career
- Master Class: Breaking into the Industry as a TV Writer with Rae Benjamin (THE WITCHER), Diane Ademu-John (EMPIRE), Janet Lin (BRIDGERTON) and Jelani Johnson (EVP of Macro) | Presented by In the Cut
- Master Class: Jumpstart Your TV Writing Career with Kelly Edwards (OUR KIND OF PEOPLE)
- Master Class: Succeeding in the Writers' Room with Niceole Levy (THE BANKER)
- Conversations from the Sundance Labs | The Business of Buying and Selling TV with Carrie Gillogly & more
There is no direct, linear path to becoming an artist, which can be at times liberating, daunting, or sometimes both simultaneously. Where to start? In this curated collection from our video library, we asked TV writers, executives, and a partner at a management company to offer their perspectives and strategies for breaking into the industry.
Business & Legal Literacy
Includes 3 items:
- Master Class: Filmmaker's Legal Toolkit: From Protecting IP Through Negotiating Distribution with Janis Nelson, Cory Field, Victoria Cook, Michael Donaldson, Chris Perez, and Raymond Tambe
- Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo
- Master Class: Launching and Managing Your Creative Business with Financial Expert Amy Smith
It is critical to understand the business and legal considerations that will protect and advance your project, but it can be difficult to know where to look or what to prioritize. In this curated collection from our video library, you'll learn how to launch your own business, how to protect your intellectual property, and how to navigate the distribution landscape.
Finding Representation & Building Your Brand
Includes 3 items:
- Master Class: How to Find Representation for Writers and Directors with Rebecca Sun (The Hollywood Reporter), Melissa Breaux, Adam Marshall, Christina Chou, and Elsa Ramo
- Master Class: Building Your Online Presence for Filmmakers with Digital Strategist Ryan Davis
- Advisor Studio: Kelly Bush Novak on Developing Your Personal Brand
Whether you’re building your core team (agent, manager, and/or attorney), pursuing new creative collaborators and financial supporters, or seeking a direct connection with your audience, this curated collection from our video library will help you tell your own story in an effective way.
Pitching & Pitch Decks
Includes 5 items:
- Pitching Your Project, Funding Your Work with Nina Yang Bongiovi (FRUITVALE STATION). Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD), & more
- Master Class: How to Craft a Successful Film or TV Pitch with Jose Acevedo (EVERYTHING'S TRASH) and Giulia Caruso (COLUMBUS)
- Master Class: Own Your Voice - Pitch and Present with Confidence with Jackie Miller (President of Bespoken)
- Advisor Studio: Rafael Agustín (JANE THE VIRGIN) on Pitching a TV Series
- Master Class: Creating a Compelling Pitch Package with Producers Nina Yang Bongiovi (PASSING) & Larissa Rhodes (THE SOCIAL DILEMMA)
Attracting creative and business collaborators to your project requires having a clear vision that you can share with others in a compelling way. In this curated collection from our video library, you'll learn key tactics and tools for crafting a persuasive verbal pitch and designing a dynamic pitch deck.
Learn to Craft Your Documentary
Includes 12 items:
- Master Class: Writing Your Documentary Script with Mark Monroe (ICARUS, THE COVE)
- Master Class: Doc Filmmaking: Finding and Shaping Your Story with Roger Ross Williams (GOD LOVES UGANDA)
- Master Class: Documentary Filmmaking with Jennifer Fox (THE TALE)
- Advisor Studio: Director Jamila Wignot & Producer Lauren DeFilippo (AILEY) on Prepping Your Documentary
- Advisor Studio: Documentary Grant Writing with Tracie Holder
- The Art of Nonfiction with Chai Vasarhelyi (FREE SOLO), Steve James (AMERICA TO ME), and Steve Maing (CRIME + PUNISHMENT)
- Master Class: Documentary Filmmaking: Navigating Truth and Ethics with Dawn Porter (JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE)
- Making Documentaries Using Archival Footage with Penny Lane (OUR NIXON)
- Advisor Studio: Geeta Gandbhir (APART) on Documentary Interview Techniques
- Advisor Studio: Navigating Generative AI with the Archival Producers Alliance Tool Kit
- Master Class: Documentary Editing Fundamentals with Jacob Bricca, ACE (MISSING IN BROOKS COUNTY)
- The Elements of a Great Documentary Scene with Jonathan Oppenheim (PARIS IS BURNING)
Ready to step into the world of nonfiction storytelling? This comprehensive video bundle is designed to equip emerging documentary filmmakers with the tools to craft and shape impactful stories. Learn how to develop your script, conduct your interviews, refine your story, and navigate the creative process from celebrated directors and producers in this collection of videos.
Succeed as a Film Producer
Includes 14 items:
- Master Class: Success on Set - The Producer’s Role with Kara Durrett (HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL), David Hinojosa (STILL ALICE), Jess Wu Calder (ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI) and Alexandra Byer (COLEWELL)
- Master Class: Post-Production - The Producer's Role with Simon TaufiQue (THE INTERPRETERS), Anja Marquart (THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE) and Mark Steele (HOWL)
- Master Class: Funding Your Fiction Film with Caroline Von Kuhn, Giancarlo Nasi, Jessica Lacy, Jennifer Dana, Ryan Zacarias and Sophia Yen
- Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo
- Master Class: Producing Your Short Film with Andrew Carlberg (SKIN)
- Advisor Studio: Building and Sustaining Your Career as a Producer with Daniela Taplin Lundberg
- Master Class: Crafting Impactful Pitch Decks for Film & TV with Alexandra Barreto, Taylor Feltner, and DMA Anderson | presented by IMDbPro
- Master Class: Navigating International Production
- Advisor Studio: Creative Producing - From Pitch to Picture with Carol Baum
- The Heart of Development with Misha Green (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY)
- Advisor Studio: Allison Carter (EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE) on the Essential Skills of a Successful Producer
- Spotlight: Jason Blum on Entrepreneurial Producing in the Horror Genre
- Producer Sev Ohanian (SEARCHING) on Developing & Building Relationships
- Master Class: Film Producing - An Entrepreneurial Approach with Jason Berman (AIR)
Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to succeed as a producer through this curated video bundle! Industry-leading producers break down practical guidance and behind-the-scenes strategies for producing across formats, budgets, and borders. These Master Classes and Spotlights from our Video Library offer expert insight on everything from navigating pre-production, creating pitch decks, funding and distribution, and more!