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Master Class: Social Activism Through Storytelling with Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk (AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER)

With: Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk
At the heart of every successful social activist movement is a compelling story. This three-hour, live, online master class will delve into strategies for making media that moves the needle on social issues and galvanizes its audience to make change.
Master Class

Master Class: Harnessing AI as a Tool in Animated Storytelling

With: Michaela Ternasky-Holland and Katherine Street

Master Class: Harnessing AI as a Tool in Animated Storytelling

With: Michaela Ternasky-Holland and Katherine Street
Event Recording

Festival Spotlight 2025: Making Your First Feature

With: Rashad Frett and 3 more

Festival Spotlight 2025: Making Your First Feature

With: Rashad Frett, Alex Russell, Evan Twohy and Soheil Rezayazdi
Event Recording

Festival Spotlight 2025: World Cinema Dramatic Competition

With: Nadia Fall and 3 more

Festival Spotlight 2025: World Cinema Dramatic Competition

With: Nadia Fall, Rohan Kanawade, Alireza Khatami and Erica Elson
Spotlight

Spotlight: Jeff Nichols on THE BIKERIDERS

With: Jeff Nichols and Erica Elson

Spotlight: Jeff Nichols on THE BIKERIDERS

With: Jeff Nichols and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of the Pitch with Patricia Resnick

With: Patricia Resnick and Katherine Street
Event Recording

Insider Session: Submitting Your Short to the Sundance Film Festival

With: Mike Plante and Katherine Street
Spotlight

Spotlight: Megan Park on MY OLD ASS

With: Megan Park and Erica Elson

Spotlight: Megan Park on MY OLD ASS

With: Megan Park and Erica Elson
Event Recording

Insider Session: Applying to the Ignite Challenge

With: Toby Brooks and Erica Elson

Insider Session: Applying to the Ignite Challenge

With: Toby Brooks and Erica Elson
Event Recording

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Native Lab

With: Adam Piron and 3 more

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Native Lab

With: Adam Piron, Don Joseph Raphael Eblahan, Lindsay McIntyre and Erica Elson
Event Recording

Festival Spotlight 2025: NEXT

With: Kate Beecroft and Katherine Street

Festival Spotlight 2025: NEXT

With: Kate Beecroft and Katherine Street
Spotlight

Spotlight: Reimagining THE WEDDING BANQUET with Andrew Ahn

With: Andrew Ahn and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Writing Action That Works As Drama with Javier Grillo-Marxuach

With: Javier Grillo-Marxuach and Soheil Rezayazdi
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Crafting Bone-Chilling Horror Beat Sheets with Beth Bruckner O’Brien

With: Beth Bruckner O’Brien and Soheil Rezayazdi
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
Event Recording

Carlos Cuarón y la vida de los personajes: de la palabra a la imagen

With: Carlos Cuarón and Marina Stavenhagen Vargas

Carlos Cuarón y la vida de los personajes: de la palabra a la imagen

With: Carlos Cuarón and Marina Stavenhagen Vargas

Breaking into TV Writing with Lena Waithe (MASTER OF NONE) & Tom Fontana (OZ)

Writer: Tom Fontana
Showrunners and Advisors Lena Waithe and Tom Fontana ​discuss what it takes to break into ​writing for episodic television​.​

Getting Started as a Screenwriter with Scott Frank (GET SHORTY)

Screenwriter: Scott Frank
Screenwriter Scott Frank tells us how he became a writer and what it takes to live a strong creative life

How to Write a Great Scene with Bill Wheeler (QUEEN OF KATWE)

Screenwriter: Bill Wheeler
Master screenwriter Bill Wheeler explains how to structure a good scene around plot and character
Video

Innovation & Adaptation with John August (BIG FISH)

Screenwriter, Novelist, Software Developer: John August

Innovation & Adaptation with John August (BIG FISH)

Screenwriter, Novelist, Software Developer: John August
Whether you’re writing a game, app, musical, or a screenplay, John August explains how to innovate for your audience.
Video

Screenwriting with Kasi Lemmons (EVE'S BAYOU) & Christopher Grant

With: Kasi Lemmons and Christopher Grant

Screenwriting with Kasi Lemmons (EVE'S BAYOU) & Christopher Grant

With: Kasi Lemmons and Christopher Grant
Advisor Kasi Lemmons discusses her writing process with mentee Christopher Grant at the 2018 Screenwriters Lab.

The Art & Craft of Screenwriting with Scott Frank (GET SHORTY)

Screenwriter: Scott Frank
Master ​S​creenwriter Scott Frank shares ​his ​best practices on the ​art and ​craft of ​screen​writing​ ​that he ​learned throughout his prolific career​.​

The Screenwriting Process with Emerging Writers with Eimi Imanishi (BATTALION TO MY BEAT) and more

With: Eimi Imanishi, Suzanne Andrews Correa and Christos Massalas
Writers from the 2018 Screenwriters Lab share their insights on the screenwriting process, including going from shorts to features.

Tyger Williams on Screenwriting (MENACE II SOCIETY)

Screenwriter: Tyger Williams
Tyger Williams (MENACE II SOCIETY) explains his process of creating authentic characters, a structure that serves his story and essential info on starting your career.
Video

UNDER THE SHADOW: Developing Character and Story with Babak Anvari

Writer, Director, Producer: Babak Anvari

UNDER THE SHADOW: Developing Character and Story with Babak Anvari

Writer, Director, Producer: Babak Anvari
Filmmaker Babak Anvari breaks down how he developed core characters and story elements for his award-winning film, UNDER THE SHADOW.

Writing and Directing Short Films with Joey Ally (JOY JOY NAILS)

Filmmaker: Joey Ally
Filmmaker and Sundance Lab alum Joey Ally has made three short films. She talks about what she's learned about writing scripts, translating them to her crew, and how learning to attach everything to story has prepared her for her first feature.

Advisor Studio: Climate Storytelling: How to Promote Sustainability From Script to Screen

With: Kimberly Burnick, Kat Coiro, Daniel Hinerfeld, Sam Enoch and Sheila Morovati

Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Writers on Rewriting with Susannah Grant (ERIN BROCKOVICH) & more

With: Naomi Foner, Walter Mosley, Erin Cressida Wilson, Susannah Grant, John Gratins and Howard Rodman
Event Recording

Boots Riley on the Creative Process Behind SORRY TO BOTHER YOU

With: Charles D. King and Boots Riley

Four Directors Share Their Artistic Journey to the 2019 Sundance Film Festival with Lulu Wang (THE FAREWELL) & more

With: Ilyse McKimmie, Joe Talbot, Lulu Wang, Jacqueline Olive and Paul Downs Colaizzo
Making your film is no easy task - meet the 2019 Sundance Film Festival artists to learn what they did and how you can do it, too

Making Short Films with Mariama Diallo (HAIR WOLF), Bernardo Britto (GLOVE) & more

With: Mike Plante, Mariama Diallo, Francisca Alegria, Anna Kerrigan and Bernardo Britto
Join Senior Short Film Programmer, Mike Plante and learn about the art and craft of making short films and strategizing for festival and distribution opportunities.

Quelle Horreur! Featuring Top Female Horror Directors Ana Lily Amirpour (A GIRL WALKS HOME AT NIGHT), Jennifer Kent (THE BABADOOK), and Anouk Whissell (SUMMER OF '84)

With: Ana Lily Amirpour, Anouk Whissell and Jennifer Kent
Learn the art of character-based horror in this webinar featuring Ana Lily Amirpour (A GIRL WALKS HOME AT NIGHT), Jennifer Kent (THE BABADOOK), and Anouk Whissell (SUMMER OF '84).

Ryan Coogler (BLACKPANTHER) & Jenna Wortham at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival

With: Ryan Coogler and Jenna Wortham
Ryan Coogler discusses clips of BLACK PANTHER & FRUITVALE STATION with culture reporter Jenna Wortham (NYT Magazine).

The Art of Feedback: Giving and Receiving Notes with Trey Ellis (Tuskegee Airmen) and Amanda Idoko (BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY)

With: Franklin Leonard, Trey Ellis and Amanda Idoko
Learning how to give and receive feedback is an artform that makes you a better creator and collaborator, but is rarely discussed. Join our partners at The Black List [https://blcklst.com/] in a live webinar on how to navigate this nuanced, yet powerful aspect of crafting your screenplay - and career. There's great value to inviting others to read your work and let you know if your intentions are on the page. Feedback can help you in building more dynamic characters, developing stronger storylines, and creating more enriching worlds. In this webinar, we'll share tips on who you should ask for feedback, and when; and discuss how to engage in a feedback dialogue. You'll leave with an understanding of how to listen to feedback and integrate notes that will support you in revising your work and taking it to the next level.
Spotlight

Spotlight: Judd Apatow on Writing and Directing Comedy

Writer / Director / Producer: Judd Apatow

Spotlight: Judd Apatow on Writing and Directing Comedy

Writer / Director / Producer: Judd Apatow
Event Recording

A Celebration of Radha Blank (THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION)

With: Radha Blank and 3 more

A Celebration of Radha Blank (THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION)

With: Radha Blank, Lulu Wang, Octavia Spencer and Julie Dash
Insider Session

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Native Lab

With: Isabella Dionne Madrigal and 3 more

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Native Lab

With: Isabella Dionne Madrigal, Jared Lank, Adam Piron and Erica Elson
Video

The Heart of Development with Misha Green (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY)

With: Misha Green and Jandiz Estrada Cardoso

The Heart of Development with Misha Green (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY)

With: Misha Green and Jandiz Estrada Cardoso

Sundance Institute Short Film Session: San José with Bridey Elliott (CLARA'S GHOST, AFFECTIONS) and Diffan Sina Norman (KEKASIH, BENEVOLENT BA)

With: Mike Plante and Diffan Sina Norman
Sundance Institute presents a free-half day online event on the art of short filmmaking. Join Sundance Film Festival senior programmer Mike Plante for shorts screenings; conversations with filmmakers Bridey Elliott (Clara's Ghost, Affections) and Diffan Sina Norman (Kekasih, Benevolent Ba); and insights into how the Festival's programmers make their selections. Whether you're just starting out, or have made some shorts and are looking to learn more about filmmaking, we'd love for you to join us.
Spotlight

Spotlight: Showrunning the Resistance with ANDOR Creator Tony Gilroy

With: Tony Gilroy and Soheil Rezayazdi

Spotlight: Crafting Complex Characters with the Creators of HACKS

With: Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Erica Elson
Event Recording

Insider Session: Applying to the Ignite Challenge

With: Toby Brooks and Katherine Street

Insider Session: Applying to the Ignite Challenge

With: Toby Brooks and Katherine Street

Insider Session: Applying to the 2026 Sundance Institute Episodic Lab

With: Fatima Liaqat, Kyle Kubo, Jandiz Estrada Cardoso and Erica Elson

From Twitter to HBO: How Sujata Day (INSECURE) Launched Her Career (And You Can, Too)

Actor/Writer: Sujata Day
Writer/actor Sujata Day (HBO’s INSECURE) talks about how she used the internet to launch her career and make a short film.
Master Class

Master Class: Audio Storytelling with George Lavender (DR. DEATH)

With: George Lavender and 4 more

Master Class: Audio Storytelling with George Lavender (DR. DEATH)

With: George Lavender, Lata Pandya, Martina Castro, James Kim and Melissa Dueñas

Master Class: Integrating Accessibility and Inclusion into Filmmaking

With: Reid Davenport, Day Al-Mohamed and Alison O'Daniel

Spotlight: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck on Building a Successful Career as Writer/Directors in Film and TV

With: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck and Erica Elson
For this Spotlight Event, Fleck and Boden will discuss their journey from making a short to their first feature, the art of collaboration, and the differences between directing film and television.
Spotlight

Spotlight: Creating Magic in Cinema with Mira Nair

With: Mira Nair and Erica Elson

Insider Session: Submitting Your Feature Film to the Sundance Film Festival

With: Sudeep Sharma, Ana Souza and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Building a Culture of Humanity on Set

With: Gary Foster and Katherine Street

Advisor Studio: Building a Culture of Humanity on Set

With: Gary Foster and Katherine Street
Event Recording

Festival Spotlight 2025: The Art of True Crime with ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT

With: Charlie Shackleton and Katherine Street
Spotlight

Spotlight: Directing THE PITT with Amanda Marsalis

With: Amanda Marsalis and Patty West

Spotlight: Directing THE PITT with Amanda Marsalis

With: Amanda Marsalis and Patty West

Advisor Studio: Leading a Creative Partnership with Your Cinematographer with Tal Lazar

With: Tal Lazar
In this interactive 60-minute session, Lazar shares practical methods directors can use to lead creative collaborations with their cinematographers, regardless of their technical expertise. You’ll learn to find subtext in a scene, link it to effective visual methods, and gain authority through your understanding of the story. The session ends with a Q&A session, where audience members ask questions to gain insights tailored to their own filmmaking journey.
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of Film Development with Dana Lustig

With: Dana Lustig and Katherine Street
Event Recording

CDMX 2025: Collaborating with Actors

With: Ash Hoyle and 3 more

CDMX 2025: Collaborating with Actors

With: Ash Hoyle, Carmen Emmi, Laura Casabé and Fernanda Echevarría Del Rivero
Event Recording

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Ignite Program

With: Samina Saifee and 3 more

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Ignite Program

With: Samina Saifee, Kat Schulze, Toby Brooks and Katherine Street
Spotlight

Spotlight: Making the $3 Movie with The Duplass Brothers

With: Mark Duplass and 2 more

Spotlight: Making the $3 Movie with The Duplass Brothers

With: Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass and Rebecca Katz
Spotlight

Spotlight: Patty Jenkins: From MONSTER to WONDER WOMAN

Writer / Director: Patty Jenkins
Event Recording

Michel Franco y el cine de la disrupción

Panelist: Michel Franco and Fernanda Solórzano

Michel Franco y el cine de la disrupción

With: Michel Franco and Fernanda Solórzano
Event Recording

Tatiana Huezo sobre creando mundos cinematográficos con el documental y la ficción

With: Carlos A. Gutiérrez and Tatiana Huezo

Tatiana Huezo sobre creando mundos cinematográficos con el documental y la ficción

With: Carlos A. Gutiérrez and Tatiana Huezo
Únase a la aclamada cineasta mexicana Tatiana Huezo para un seminario web en vivo en español sobre trabajo tanto en documental como en ficción. Presentando desgloses de escenas de sus galardonados documentales El lugar más pequeño y Tempestad, y su muy esperado y próximo debut en el largometraje de ficción, Noche de fuego, Huezo explora cómo los límites tradicionales en el lenguaje cinematográfico se pueden empujar a través de las disciplinas, y cómo sus antecedentes en No ficción le dio una visión única de cómo abordar su debut de ficción. Seguido de preguntas y respuestas.

Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Film Editing with Joi McMillon (MOONLIGHT) & more

With: Joi McMillon, Dylan Tichenor, Terilyn A Shropshire, Ilyse McKimmie and Michelle Tesoro

Amplifying Story Through Music with Jodie Foster (HOUSE OF CARDS), Mark Isham (CRASH), and Tom Carlson (LITTLE MAN TATE)

With: Jodie Foster, Mark Isham and Tom Carlson
Join Peter Golub, Director of the Sundance Film Music Program, director Jodie Foster, composer Mark Isham, and music editor Thomas Carlson as they discuss how music can amplify and refine storytelling in film.
Event Recording

Online Meetup with Sheldon Candis (LUV)

With: Sheldon Candis and 2 more

Online Meetup with Sheldon Candis (LUV)

With: Sheldon Candis, Chris Ashwell and Noah Kim

Actor Octavia Spencer (HIDDEN FIGURES) on Preparing a Character

With: Octavia Spencer
Actress Octavia Spencer describes her process for reading a script and developing the characters she plays. Plus she shares how she communicates with directors during the prep phase of independent films.

Art & Activism with Reinaldo Marcus Greene (MONSTERS AND MEN) and more

With: Silas Howard, Laura Nix and Reinaldo Marcus Green
Filmmakers discuss using their art to create social change.

Composing for Film and TV with Mark Isham (CRASH)

Composer: Mark Isham
Composer Mark Isham talks about his process, his use of melody and how he combines acoustic and electronic elements.

Directing Actors for Comedy with Nisha Ganatra (SHAMELESS)

With: Nisha Ganatra
TV & feature director Nisha Ganatra discusses some the best practices she's learned around rehearsing and blocking for the strongest comedic performances both in camera and in the editing room.

Directing for TV with Lesli Linka Glatter (HOMELAND)

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Lesli Linka Glatter (HOMELAND) walks through the best practices that have shaped her prolific television directing career.

Feature Editing with Dylan Tichenor (PHANTOM THREAD)

Editor: Dylan Tichenor
Editor Dylan Tichenor shares his expertise on how to navigate the process, pace, and politics of cutting features.

Film as Environmental Activism with Jeff Orlowski (CHASING CORAL)

With: Jeff Orlowski
Documentary director Jeff Orlowski has made significant impact awareness around climate change with his films CHASING ICE and CHASING CORAL. Hear how he uses emotional entry points to get audiences to connect to environmental topics.

The Art of Nonfiction with Chai Vasarhelyi (FREE SOLO), Steve James (AMERICA TO ME), and Steve Maing (CRIME + PUNISHMENT)

With: Chai Vasarhelyi, Steve James, Steve Maing and Tabitha Jackson
Join leading nonfiction filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi, Steve James, and Steve Maing as they talk about what drives them to use the documentary form to make meaning of the world.

From Shorts to Showrunner with Desiree Akhavan (THE BISEXUAL)

Writer, Director: Desiree Akhavan
Writer/director/actress Desiree Akhavan tells how she protects her vision and grows her work across shorts, features & TV.

How to View Footage with Toby Shimin (BUCK)

Editor: Toby Shimin
Documentary editor Toby Shimin talks about how to screen for emotion and story, organizing footage, and building impact.

Making Brave Choices with Nonfiction Filmmaker Nanfu Wang (ONE CHILD NATION)

With: Nanfu Wang
Documentary director Nanfu Wang has made films that make extreme demands on her physical safety. Learn how she approaches dangerous situations, mitigating risk, and understanding why brave stories need to be told.

Non-Fiction Interviewing with Marina Zenovich (FANTASTIC LIES), Part 1

Filmmaker: Marina Zenovich
In part one of this master series, documentary director Marina Zenovich gives an overview of the principles of interviewing and how to approach the process.

Non-Fiction Interviewing with Marina Zenovich (FANTASTIC LIES), Part 2

Filmmaker: Marina Zenovich
In part two of this master series, documentary director Marina Zenovich shares her expertise in getting subjects to open up and how to maximize your story.

Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum (STOCKHOLM PENNSYLVANIA) on Composing for Film

Composer: Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum
Learn how to capture the DNA of a film through melody and sound.

Taika Waititi (BOY) on Going From Indies to Hollywood

Filmmaker: Taika Waititi
International director Taika Waititi discusses how his roots in indie film prepared him to direct major Hollywood films

The Basics of Being a Music Editor with Adam Smalley (THE MORNING SHOW)

Music Editor: Adam Smalley
Music editor Adam Smalley talks about how he works with directors and composers to incorporate and enhance sound into films.

The Fundamentals of Cinematography with Rodrigo Prieto (THE IRISHMAN)

Cinematographer: Rodrigo Prieto
World-class cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto talks about shot-listing, lighting design, working with directors, and embracing constraints.

The Future of Indie TV with Steven Soderbergh (THE KNICK) & More

With: Steven Soderbergh, Stephanie Allain, Bernie Su and David Wain
Veteran ​S​howrunners ​discuss the changing landscape of TV and how indie has a unique space in this expanding medium​.

Using Sound to Craft Meaning with Yance Ford (STRONG ISLAND)

Director, Producer: Yance Ford
Documentary director Yance Ford spent 10 years capturing the right sound for STRONG ISLAND - here's how he did it.
Event Recording

Michael Showalter Talks Directing Comedy

With: Michael Showalter and Jordana Mollick

Michael Showalter Talks Directing Comedy

With: Michael Showalter and Jordana Mollick
Spotlight

Spotlight: Sofia Coppola on PRISCILLA

Panelist: Sofia Coppola
Spotlight

Spotlight: Emerald Fennell on SALTBURN

With: Emerald Fennell and Katherine Street

Spotlight: Emerald Fennell on SALTBURN

With: Emerald Fennell and Katherine Street

Making Your First Feature Film - A Conversation at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

With: Julian Brave NoiseCat, Emily Kassie, Josh Margolin, Sean Wang and Patty West
For this in-person meetup during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Collab brings together Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie (SUGARCANE), Josh Margolin (THELMA), and Sean Wang (DÌDI (弟弟)), for a candid conversation about the process of making their first feature film.

Meet the Sundance Team: Supporting Artists Year-Round

With: Anne Lai, Peter Golub, Ilyse McKimmie, Maya Solis-Austin and Kristin Feeley
An interactive webinar featuring the Sundance Program Leads who will demystify the Sundance Lab selection process and experience. Learn about the different labs we offer, how they offer sustained support to artists, and what makes a strong submission.
Event Recording

Online Meetup with Trey Ellis

With: Trey Ellis and 2 more

Online Meetup with Trey Ellis

With: Trey Ellis, Souvid Datta and Joslyn Rose Lyons
Master Class

Master Class: Navigating International Production

With: Stuart Pollok and Katherine Street

Master Class: Navigating International Production

With: Stuart Pollok and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Pitching Your Documentary for Production Funding

With: Kavery Kaul and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Preparing Your Film for a Festival Premiere

With: Carolyn Kaylor and Erica Elson
Event Recording

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Producers Track Programs

With: Shira Rockowitz and 4 more

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Producers Track Programs

With: Shira Rockowitz, Maria Caridad Clement, Andrea Alarcón, Kristin Feeley and Katherine Street

Build and Sustain Your Producing Career with Carly Hugo and Matt Parker (LOVELESS)

With: Carly Hugo and Matt Parker
How to sustain yourself as you build your producing career

Changing the Cultural Narrative with Heather Rae (FROZEN RIVER)

With: Heather Rae
Heather Rae is a film and TV producer who also who also promotes narrative change work, particularly for Native and Indigenous filmmakers. Here she talks about how inclusion will change the industry and why producers of culture are more needed than ever.

Creative Producers: Best Practices for Pitching with Peter Saraf (LOVING), Mary Jane Skalski (AMERICAN ANIMALS), and Josh Penn (MONSTERS AND MEN)

With: Josh Penn, Mary Jane Skalski and Peter Saraf
​Getting good at pitching yourself and your project. Veteran ​P​roducers share their best practices for giving a pitch and making it count.

Creative Producing with Mary Jane Skalski (AMERICAN ANIMALS) & Natalie Qasabian (SEARCHING)

With: Mary Jane Skalski and Natalie Qasabian
​Accomplished ​P​roducer Mary Jane Skalski ​reveals the essential nature of mentorship with emerging ​P​roducer Natalie Qasabian​.​

Creative Producing with Stephanie Allain (BURNING SANDS): Indies, Studios, Networks

Producer: Stephanie Allain
From HUSTLE & FLOW to DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, producer Stephanie Allain shares how she makes independent work for studios.

Producing Change with Nina Jacobson & Brad Simpson (CRAZY RICH ASIANS, HUNGER GAMES)

With: Moira Griffin, Brad Simpson and Nina Jacobson
Learn how the producers of CRAZY RICH ASIANS & THE HUNGER GAMES use their producing roles to shape the future of film & TV.
Event Recording

Festival Spotlight 2025: World Cinema Documentary Competition

With: Sara Khaki and 4 more

Festival Spotlight 2025: World Cinema Documentary Competition

With: Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni, Christopher King, Maia Lekow and Soheil Rezayazdi
Event Recording

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Documentary Fund

With: Dominic Davis and 2 more

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Documentary Fund

With: Dominic Davis, Evan Neff and Katherine Street
Event Recording

Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: SPERMWORLD

With: Daniel Garber and 2 more

Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: SPERMWORLD

With: Daniel Garber, Emily Yue and Soheil Rezayazdi

Festival Spotlight 2025: Advocacy Meets AI with FREE LEONARD PELTIER

With: Jhane Myers, David France, Jesse Short Bull and Soheil Rezayazdi
Spotlight

Spotlight: Documenting Digital Lives with Lauren Greenfield (SOCIAL STUDIES)

With: Lauren Greenfield and Soheil Rezayazdi
Event Recording

Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: PATRICE: THE MOVIE

With: Jenna A. Bush and 4 more

Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: PATRICE: THE MOVIE

With: Jenna A. Bush, Ally Southwood-Smith, John Tarquinio, Ephraim Kirkwood and Soheil Rezayazdi
Event Recording

Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: SABBATH QUEEN

With: Sandi DuBowski and 5 more

Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: SABBATH QUEEN

With: Sandi DuBowski, Francisco Bello, ACE, Jeremy Stulberg, ACE, Kyle Crichton, Meranda Yslas and Soheil Rezayazdi
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Documentary Grant Writing with Tracie Holder

With: Tracie Holder and Katherine Street

Advisor Studio: Documentary Grant Writing with Tracie Holder

With: Tracie Holder and Katherine Street

Master Class: Creating Branded Content with Stacy Fuller of Refinery 29

With: Stacy Fuller, Greg James, Aiden Darné, Megan Doyle, Pamela Romanowsky and Patty West
Master Class

Master Class: Building Confidence and Resilience as an Artist

With: Sasha Damjanovski and Katherine Street

Master Class: Building Confidence and Resilience as an Artist

With: Sasha Damjanovski and Katherine Street

Insider Session: Applying to Sundance Collab’s Cultural Impact Residency

With: Alejandra López, Caitlin McCarthy, Jennifer Huang and Soheil Rezayazdi
Event Recording

Digital Security for Filmmakers with the Freedom of the Press Foundation

With: Davis Erin Anderson and Soheil Rezayazdi

Graton Fellowship for Artists from California-Based Tribes Information Session

With: Adam Piron, Ianeta Le'i, Charine Gonzales and Katherine Street