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Jan29
Story Forum Online
9:00AM - 10:00AM (PST)
Harnessing the Power of Virtual Production for Indie Filmmakers
With: Alyssa Boyle and 3 more
Harnessing the Power of Virtual Production for Indie Filmmakers
January 29, 2026
9:00AM - 10:00AM (PST)
9:00AM - 10:00AM (PST)
With: Alyssa Boyle, Declan Keeney, Jamie Harvey and Niamh Gormley
Virtual production (VP) offers filmmakers a new avenue to achieve high production value on a smaller budget. In this immersive introduction to the technology, attendees will receive a virtual tour of Studio Ulster, one of Europe’s most ambitious VP studios.
Jan29
Story Forum Online
12:00PM - 1:00PM (PST)
Legal Toolkit for Producers Using AI
With: Elsa Ramo and Erica Elson
Legal Toolkit for Producers Using AI
January 29, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM (PST)
12:00PM - 1:00PM (PST)
With: Elsa Ramo and Erica Elson
As AI tools become more widely available, they also raise questions about ethical boundaries and legal concerns. Led by veteran entertainment attorney Elsa Ramo, this one-hour session will cover important guidelines to follow when using AI in your filmmaking workflow.
Jan29
Story Forum Online
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
The Independent Screenwriter’s Guide to AI Assistance
With: Bryan Hill and 2 more
The Independent Screenwriter’s Guide to AI Assistance
January 29, 2026
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
With: Bryan Hill, Julius Pryor IV and Katherine Street
Find new ways to bring your ideas to life without waiting for a greenlight from the powers-that-be. In this session, you will discover how LLMs (Language Learning Models) can support your creative process in ideation, research, and drafting while maintaining authorship of your work.
Jan30
Story Forum Online
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
The Long Game: Rian Johnson and Noah Segan on Storytelling and Collaboration
With: Rian Johnson and 2 more
The Long Game: Rian Johnson and Noah Segan on Storytelling and Collaboration
January 30, 2026
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
With: Rian Johnson, Noah Segan and Katherine Street
Join us for a deep dive into the actor/director relationship with Rian Johnson and Noah Segan, the lessons learned from decades on set, and their take on the future of independent cinema.
Feb18
Spotlight
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski (F1: THE MOVIE)
With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson
Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski (F1: THE MOVIE)
February 18, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson
In this hour-long conversation for filmmakers of all levels, you’ll get a chance to ask questions about producing and directing some of Hollywood’s biggest films. Joseph Kosinski will discuss crafting memorable heroes, bringing his unique take to existing IP, and directing thrilling action sequences.
Feb19
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
Unearthing Character through Casting with Richard Hicks
With: Richard Hicks and Katherine Street
Unearthing Character through Casting with Richard Hicks
February 19, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
With: Richard Hicks and Katherine Street
In this Advisor Studio, veteran Casting Director Richard Hicks will guide you through the full casting process, from breaking down scripts and developing character briefs to crafting a strategy for outreach, auditions, and offers. You will gain insight into how Casting Directors interpret a filmmaker’s vision, present creative options, and balance artistic goals with
understanding actor market value, budget, and scheduling realities.
Mar11
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)
Location Scouting for Independent Film and Television
With: Gerry Kim and Soheil Rezayazdi
Location Scouting for Independent Film and Television
March 11, 2026
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)
With: Gerry Kim and Soheil Rezayazdi
In this Advisor Studio session, veteran producer and location scout Gerry Kim will explore how to scout with both artistry and strategy.
Recently Added Producing Courses and Events
Mar11
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)
Location Scouting for Independent Film and Television
With: Gerry Kim and Soheil Rezayazdi
Location Scouting for Independent Film and Television
March 11, 2026
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)
With: Gerry Kim and Soheil Rezayazdi
In this Advisor Studio session, veteran producer and location scout Gerry Kim will explore how to scout with both artistry and strategy.
Jan30
Story Forum Online
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
The Long Game: Rian Johnson and Noah Segan on Storytelling and Collaboration
With: Rian Johnson and 2 more
The Long Game: Rian Johnson and Noah Segan on Storytelling and Collaboration
January 30, 2026
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
With: Rian Johnson, Noah Segan and Katherine Street
Join us for a deep dive into the actor/director relationship with Rian Johnson and Noah Segan, the lessons learned from decades on set, and their take on the future of independent cinema.
Jan29
Story Forum Online
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
The Independent Screenwriter’s Guide to AI Assistance
With: Bryan Hill and 2 more
The Independent Screenwriter’s Guide to AI Assistance
January 29, 2026
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
3:00PM - 4:00PM (PST)
With: Bryan Hill, Julius Pryor IV and Katherine Street
Find new ways to bring your ideas to life without waiting for a greenlight from the powers-that-be. In this session, you will discover how LLMs (Language Learning Models) can support your creative process in ideation, research, and drafting while maintaining authorship of your work.
Jan29
Story Forum Online
12:00PM - 1:00PM (PST)
Legal Toolkit for Producers Using AI
With: Elsa Ramo and Erica Elson
Legal Toolkit for Producers Using AI
January 29, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM (PST)
12:00PM - 1:00PM (PST)
With: Elsa Ramo and Erica Elson
As AI tools become more widely available, they also raise questions about ethical boundaries and legal concerns. Led by veteran entertainment attorney Elsa Ramo, this one-hour session will cover important guidelines to follow when using AI in your filmmaking workflow.
Jan29
Story Forum Online
9:00AM - 10:00AM (PST)
Harnessing the Power of Virtual Production for Indie Filmmakers
With: Alyssa Boyle and 3 more
Harnessing the Power of Virtual Production for Indie Filmmakers
January 29, 2026
9:00AM - 10:00AM (PST)
9:00AM - 10:00AM (PST)
With: Alyssa Boyle, Declan Keeney, Jamie Harvey and Niamh Gormley
Virtual production (VP) offers filmmakers a new avenue to achieve high production value on a smaller budget. In this immersive introduction to the technology, attendees will receive a virtual tour of Studio Ulster, one of Europe’s most ambitious VP studios.
Advisor Studio
Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
Feb19
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
Unearthing Character through Casting with Richard Hicks
With: Richard Hicks and Katherine Street
Unearthing Character through Casting with Richard Hicks
February 19, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
With: Richard Hicks and Katherine Street
In this Advisor Studio, veteran Casting Director Richard Hicks will guide you through the full casting process, from breaking down scripts and developing character briefs to crafting a strategy for outreach, auditions, and offers. You will gain insight into how Casting Directors interpret a filmmaker’s vision, present creative options, and balance artistic goals with
understanding actor market value, budget, and scheduling realities.
Insider Session
Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Producers Track Programs
With: Shira Rockowitz and 4 more
Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Producers Track Programs
With: Shira Rockowitz, Maria Caridad Clement, Andrea Alarcón, Kristin Feeley and Katherine Street
Feb18
Spotlight
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski (F1: THE MOVIE)
With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson
Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski (F1: THE MOVIE)
February 18, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson
In this hour-long conversation for filmmakers of all levels, you’ll get a chance to ask questions about producing and directing some of Hollywood’s biggest films. Joseph Kosinski will discuss crafting memorable heroes, bringing his unique take to existing IP, and directing thrilling action sequences.
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: A Guide to High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production
With: Miguel Silveira and 2 more
Advisor Studio: A Guide to High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production
With: Miguel Silveira, Missy Hernandez and Erica Elson
Master Class
Master Class: Creative Distribution and Impact for Independent Filmmakers
With: Pulkit Datta and Soheil Rezayazdi
Master Class: Creative Distribution and Impact for Independent Filmmakers
With: Pulkit Datta and Soheil Rezayazdi
Event Recording
Toward Trans Possibilities: Transgender Storytelling with Nava Mau
With: Nava Mau and Moi Santos
Toward Trans Possibilities: Transgender Storytelling with Nava Mau
With: Nava Mau and Moi Santos
Master Class
Master Class: An Intro to Cinematic Sound Design | Presented by the Dolby Creator Lab
With: Michael Kurihara and 2 more
Master Class: An Intro to Cinematic Sound Design | Presented by the Dolby Creator Lab
With: Michael Kurihara, Glenn Kiser and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of Film Development with Dana Lustig
With: Dana Lustig and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of Film Development with Dana Lustig
With: Dana Lustig and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Branded Content in the Digital Age with Brian Newman
With: Brian Newman
Advisor Studio: Branded Content in the Digital Age with Brian Newman
With: Brian Newman
Film Producing: Core Elements
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Simon TaufiQue
Do you have a short or feature film you plan to produce? In this eight-week self-paced online course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of creative producing for independent fiction films - from development to financing to budgeting and more with an accomplished producer as your guide. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to create pitch materials to communicate your project’s vision to funders and key collaborators and get feedback on your work from a Sundance Collab Advisor.
Master Class
Master Class: Integrating Accessibility and Inclusion into Filmmaking
With: Reid Davenport and 2 more
Master Class: Integrating Accessibility and Inclusion into Filmmaking
With: Reid Davenport, Day Al-Mohamed and Alison O'Daniel