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Dec4
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
Advisor Studio: Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
December 4, 2025
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
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12:00PM - 1:30PM (PST)
Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS
With: Mohammadreza Eyni and 2 more
Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: CUTTING THROUGH ROCKS
December 5, 2025
12:00PM - 1:30PM (PST)
12:00PM - 1:30PM (PST)
With: Mohammadreza Eyni, Sara Khaki and Soheil Rezayazdi
Dec9
Insider Session
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Producers Track Programs
With: Kristin Feeley and 4 more
Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Producers Track Programs
December 2, 2025
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
With: Kristin Feeley, Shira Rockowitz, Maria Caridad Clement, Andrea Alarcón and Katherine Street
TV Writing: From Outline to First Draft of Your Pilot
Intermediate
Instructor: Angela LaManna
You’ve got a great idea for a TV series and you have fleshed out an outline for your pilot. Now, it’s time to start writing that script that grabs your reader’s attention - whether it’s an agent, an executive, or a showrunner. In this course you will move from outline to completing a draft of your original pilot (under 60 pages).
Scripting and Pitching Your Documentary
Beginner to Intermediate
With: Mark Monroe and Xan Aranda
In this four-week course, Mark Monroe reveals the strategic art of shaping hundreds of hours of raw footage into compelling cinema. This course builds upon a previous Sundance Collab Master Class and features exclusive insights and conversations with established documentary storytellers Morgan Neville (Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, Piece By Piece), Geeta Gandbhir (The Perfect Neighbor), and Kavery Kaul (The Bengali).
Dec4
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
Advisor Studio: Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
December 4, 2025
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
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Screenwriting: From Idea to Screenplay
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Beginner to Intermediate
Includes 2 courses:
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You’ve got a great idea for a movie. Now, it’s time to start writing that script. In this sequence of courses, you will learn a set of tools and go from idea to outline to completing a first draft of your original screenplay (<120 pages).
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Rewriting Your Screenplay and Crafting Your Pitch
Advanced
Looking for support to polish your script and prepare your pitch? Revise your feature film screenplay with an accomplished screenwriter as your guide. In this live online, nine-week course designed for aspiring and experienced screenwriters, a Sundance Collab Instructor will offer a comprehensive approach to refining your script and preparing to pitch it to industry professionals.
Finding Your Voice as a Screenwriter
Intermediate
Instructor: Jen Harrington
In a world where countless scripts compete for attention, developing your unique voice as a screenwriter has never been more vital. This course is designed to help you uncover and amplify what makes your storytelling captivating and distinct. You’ll learn how to identify the stories that best reflect who you are and shape ideas that highlight your individuality. Together, we’ll explore how to craft work that not only stands out but also forges meaningful connections with audiences on a deeper level.
How to Craft a Suspenseful Horror Screenplay
Beginner
Instructor: Dennis Widmyer
You have an idea for a killer horror screenplay, but now you want an expert in the genre to help you get to the next level of writing. In this four-week online course, you will study the art of the thrill and how to develop memorable characters, build tension and make a horror story your own.
How to Develop Dynamic Characters
Beginner
In this four-week course, you will take a deep dive into the inner workings of your characters with exercises designed to help bring them to life - from their backstory to their behavior and dialogue. Whether you are writing a feature-length screenplay or a television series, this course will provide you with tools to flesh out your cast of primary and secondary characters, which will ultimately help strengthen your story.
Idea to Story: A Screenplay Development Workshop
Beginner
Oftentimes, a great idea for a movie needs support in the early stages to lay the groundwork for writing the script. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a solid foundation for your story, a clear development plan, and the confidence to take the next steps in your screenwriting journey. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to hone your craft, this course provides the tools and support you need to turn your creative vision into reality.
Introduction to Screenwriting
Beginner
Instructor: Michael Urban
Every great film begins with a powerful idea and a unique voice - but writing a screenplay takes craft, clarity, and creativity. If you’ve ever wanted to tell your story in screenplay form, this beginner-friendly course is a great first step.
Guided by an experienced screenwriter, you'll explore the essential elements through real-world examples from successful feature-length screenplays. Over four weeks, you'll learn how to shape your story, develop compelling characters, build a strong thematic core, and master the tools of the trade—from beat sheets and outlines to treatments and screenplay formatting. If you are new to screenwriting, this introductory course will provide you with the practical skills to get started on your feature film screenplay.
Rewriting Your TV Pilot and Crafting Your Pitch
Advanced
Looking for support to polish your original pilot and prepare your TV series pitch? Revise your pilot with an accomplished TV writer as your guide. In this live online, eight-week course designed for aspiring and experienced TV writers, a Sundance Collab Instructor will offer a comprehensive approach to refining your pilot, creating a TV series show bible, and preparing a compelling pitch to industry professionals.
Directing: From Short Film Prep to Festival Submission
Beginner to Intermediate
Transform your creative vision into a festival-ready short film with expert guidance from an experienced director. This comprehensive 8-week live online course takes you through every stage of the filmmaking process, from initial concept development to festival strategy.
Exploring Independent Cinema: From Shorts to Features
Discover the world of independent cinema through the lens of the Sundance Film Festival in this engaging four-week online cinema studies course which includes Q&As with the filmmakers. Delve into the journeys of Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), Peter Sollett (Raising Victor Vargas), and Ana Lily Amirpour (A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night), and Erica Tremblay (Fancy Dance) all who first made waves with their short films at the Sundance Film Festival before transitioning to feature-length works that captivated audiences and critics alike.
Live Online Course
From Dailies to Deliverables: Introduction to Editing and Post-Production
Instructor: Julia Kots
From Dailies to Deliverables: Introduction to Editing and Post-Production
Beginner
Instructor: Julia Kots
In this four-week online course, you will get an overview of the editing and post-production process from an experienced director/editor who has worked in the fiction and documentary space. Each week, you will have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers and ask them questions.
By the end of the course, you will learn how to find a great editor, how to effectively communicate with them, and how to collaborate with other members of the post-production team.
How to Effectively Collaborate with Your Cinematographer
Intermediate
Instructor: Tal Lazar
In this intermediate four-week online course, you will build on your understanding of the language of visual storytelling and how to effectively communicate your ideas with your collaborators.
Introduction to Directing
Beginner
Instructor: Rachel Raimist
With an experienced film director as your guide, this four-week course will provide you with a fundamental understanding of the craft. By looking at scenes from existing films, discussing different directing techniques, and analyzing case studies, you will learn the director's visual language and the tools they have available to them. Whether you are preparing to direct your first film, transitioning from another industry position into directing, or generally have an interest in directing, this course will provide you with an entry point into the art of filmmaking.
Introduction to Visual Storytelling
Beginner
Instructor: Hana Kitasei
With an experienced filmmaker as your guide, you will leave the course with a deeper understanding of cinematic language and the confidence to apply these techniques to your own projects. Through in-class analysis and exercises, you’ll understand the key concepts around composition, lenses, color, lighting, and camera movement to evoke specific feelings and immerse your audience in your world.
Previsualization with AI Tools for Filmmakers
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Kiki Roeder Daza
Over eight focused weeks, you'll master essential AI-driven workflows for concept development, storyboarding, virtual set design, and motion planning. Each session will give you an overview of previsualization skills, followed by practical exercises using AI tools and workflows.
How to Schedule, Budget & Prepare Your Production for Financing
Intermediate
Learn the core elements of writing a screenplay for a feature film, with an accomplished screenwriter as your guide. In this live, online course, you will develop a new script idea into an outline that can be used to write your first draft. The eight weeks will cover character development, theme, story arcs and visual storytelling. Sessions include presentation, discussion, and interactive exercises. The course concludes with a one-on-one mentoring session focused on your project.
Mastering Pre-Production: Setting Your Film Up for Success
Intermediate
In this dynamic four-week live online course, you’ll learn how to create a solid production plan and navigate the critical steps that take a project from greenlight to “action.” Designed for non-studio, independently financed productions, this course will help you make informed decisions during soft prep and pre-production—strengthening your entire production process while avoiding common pitfalls that can compromise your creative vision.
The Many Roles of the Producer
Beginner to Intermediate
How to Navigate Film Festivals, Marketing & Distribution as a Filmmaker
Intermediate
Learn the core elements of writing a screenplay for a feature film, with an accomplished screenwriter as your guide. In this live, online course, you will develop a new script idea into an outline that can be used to write your first draft. The eight weeks will cover character development, theme, story arcs and visual storytelling. Sessions include presentation, discussion, and interactive exercises. The course concludes with a one-on-one mentoring session focused on your project.
Documentary Filmmaking: From Rough Cut to Fine Cut
Advanced
Take your documentary to the next level in this immersive eight-week online workshop designed for filmmakers ready to refine their films in post-production. Whether you're crafting a short, a feature, or a series, this course offers the rare opportunity to workshop your project with a seasoned filmmaker and a tight-knit group of fellow creatives—all focused on helping you break through creative roadblocks and uncover your film’s strongest form.
Shaping Your Documentary Story in Post
Intermediate
Over the course of four weeks in this live, online course, you will gain the expertise you need to shape your story. You will analyze documentary scenes across genres and styles to learn how to create the world of your story, “write” your documentary, and elevate your film in post-production. The course will include case studies and interactive exercises to offer space to share and connect with other filmmakers in the course. Weekly assignments will include research exercises designed to deepen your understanding of the post-production process.
Creative Leadership: Tools for Successful Collaboration
Beginner
Taught by industry veteran Alexis Alexanian, this course will focus on the “human” side of filmmaking, and teach you the leadership and interpersonal abilities that separate successful filmmakers from struggling ones. Through interactive role-plays, real-world case studies, and personalized feedback, you’ll walk away with a practical, customizable leadership toolkit tailored to the demands of film and television.