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!

In this live online event, Paul Trillo will discuss his unique collaborative process with Poppy, the technical workflow behind integrating cutting-edge AI tools into a cohesive narrative structure, and how directors can use emerging technology to enhance human performance.

Join Kiva Reardon for a conversation on the THE FAREWELL's cinematic style, use of autobiography, and lasting impact. The session will include clips, discussion, and end with an audience Q&A!

Drawing from her pioneering roots in the early 2000s digital film revolution, Joana Vicente will discuss how global talent exchanges, responsible tech integration, and an ethical, human-first approach can unlock a bold new wave of auteur-driven cinema.

Celebrating half a decade of the Trans Possibilities Intensive, this exclusive conversation with multi-hyphenate auteur, Isabel Sandoval (LINGUA FRANCA) reflects on the proliferation, possibilities, and power of trans visibility, storytelling, and representation.

In this live, online session, celebrity voice coach Roger Love will share the secrets behind cultivating a singular voice as a filmmaker. These tips will apply to any industry setting: a film set, a post-screening Q&A, or a pitch meeting.

In this exclusive conversation, Vince Gilligan will discuss his approach to writing an imperfect hero, leading a collaborative writers’ room, capturing the loneliness of this decade, and building the cul-de-sac at the end of the world.