Join Sundance Collab as renowned script consultant, professor, and author Pilar Alessandra teaches you how to look past the surface to find "the note behind the note." Learn how industry insiders evaluate your writing, which core story elements you must defend, and how to discern which feedback will actually elevate your script to its best version.

In this live online event, Adrian Chiarella will discuss directing young performers in emotionally demanding roles, depicting the darker aspects of spirituality on screen, and utilizing the horror genre to authentically portray the nuances of the queer experience.

Join us for this free, online conversation on the role of film, television, and digital media in reducing polarization. This session will explore evidence-based strategies that help storytellers navigate sensitive themes without sacrificing creative integrity or audience engagement.

Join us for a direct Q&A with the program director, Jandiz Estrada Cardoso and a recent alum, Liba Vaynberg, who will give you all the pro tips when you're ready to apply to the Sundance Institute Episodic Lab!