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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)
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With: Mohammadreza Eyni and 2 more
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12:00PM - 1:30PM (PST)
12:00PM - 1:30PM (PST)
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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
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10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
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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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TV Writing: From Idea to Pilot
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Screenwriting: From Idea to Screenplay
Beginner to Intermediate
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).
Screenwriting: Core Elements
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Trey Ellis
Learn the core elements of writing a screenplay for a feature film, with an accomplished screenwriter as your guide. In this self-paced course, you will develop a new script idea into an outline that can be used to write your first draft.
Self-paced Course
Screenwriting: From Outline to First Draft of Your Screenplay
Instructor: Deborah Goodwin
Screenwriting: From Outline to First Draft of Your Screenplay
Intermediate
Instructor: Deborah Goodwin
You’ve got a great idea for a movie and fleshed out an outline for your screenplay. Now, it’s time to start writing that script that gets past gatekeepers and grabs your reader’s attention — whether it’s an assistant, an agent, an executive, a financier, or the talent you want on screen. In this course you will move from outline to completing a first draft of your screenplay (90-120 pages).
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.
Crafting Your Short Film Screenplay
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Asher Jelinsky
Short films are a great way to showcase your voice, talent, and storytelling skill. In this eight-week self-paced online course, you will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting and develop your original story idea into a short screenplay with accomplished filmmakers as your guides. Designated homework assignments are reviewed by a Sundance Advisor and designed to move you closer to your completed short screenplay (5-15 pages).
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Advisor Studio: Writing a Great Screenplay and Building a Career with John August
With: John August and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio: Writing a Great Screenplay and Building a Career with John August
With: John August and Erica Elson
On Demand Course
Adapting Intellectual Property for Film & TV (On Demand)
With: Linda Yvette Chavez and 7 more
Adapting Intellectual Property for Film & TV (On Demand)
Intermediate
With: Linda Yvette Chavez, John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein, Michael Jonathan Smith, Jim Mickle, Susannah Grant, Antonio Campos, Elsa Ramo and Stu Arbury
Creating the Horror in Your Screenplay (On Demand)
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Owen Egerton
Ready to write a horror screenplay that gets under your audience's skin? Learn to craft truly terrifying and unforgettable horror stories in this comprehensive, self-paced course taught by celebrated horror screenwriter Owen Egerton. In this course, you'll go beyond cheap jump scares to discover the core principles of cinematic horror. Through bite-sized video lessons you can watch at your own pace, Owen will guide you through writing exercises that build your story from the ground up, helping you develop compelling characters, build suspense, and create scares that are both original and deeply unsettling.
On Demand Course
Developing the Narrative Foundation of Your Screenplay (On Demand)
Instructor: David Schwab and 6 more
Developing the Narrative Foundation of Your Screenplay (On Demand)
Beginner to Intermediate
With: David Schwab, Destin Daniel Cretton, Howard Rodman, Mira Nair, Sterlin Harjo, Tamara Jenkins and Trey Ellis
The challenge of writing a feature-length screenplay isn’t starting - it’s choosing the right idea and then sustaining dramatic tension for two hours. The story demands a central dramatic problem powerful enough to drive the entire script, and finding the perfect conflict is often the hardest part of the journey. In this On Demand course, veteran screenwriter David Schwab provides the essential process for testing your ideas and building narratives that truly last.
Screenwriting: Core Elements (On Demand)
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Trey Ellis
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.
Writing Horror for Film & TV (On Demand)
Intermediate
With: Mariama Diallo, Avra Fox-Lerner, Owen Egerton, DuBois Ashong, Jake Yuzna and Chloe Okuno
Writing Comedy for Film & TV (On Demand)
Intermediate
With: LaMont Ferrell, Ed Decter, Colleen Werthmann and Brittani Nichols
Comedy is arguably an essential part of the human experience. Finding the funny in the mundane, the absurd, and even the most tragic keeps the world from falling into complete despair. Crafting the funny is an art form that few writers have successfully mastered.
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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.
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Instructor: Julia Cho
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Instructor: Jonathan Callan
Master Class: Writing for Video Games with Jonathan Callan (Writer on Star Trek: Resurgence)
Instructor: Jonathan Callan
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Instructor: Adanne & Adamma Ebo
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Instructor: Owen Egerton
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With: Rebecca Sun and 3 more
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With: Rebecca Sun, Melissa Breaux, Adam Marshall and Elsa Ramo
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With: Peter Golub and 5 more
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With: Peter Golub, Glenn Kiser, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Tamar-kali, Leslie Shatz and Kitty Green
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Instructor: Robin Swicord
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Master Class: Finding Your Screenplay's Story with David Schwab, Mira Nair, Tamara Jenkins and Destin Daniel Cretton
With: David Schwab and 3 more
Master Class: Finding Your Screenplay's Story with David Schwab, Mira Nair, Tamara Jenkins and Destin Daniel Cretton
With: David Schwab, Tamara Jenkins, Destin Daniel Cretton and Mira Nair
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Instructor: Victoria Strouse
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Instructor: Jim Cummings
Master Class: From Short to Feature Film with Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD)
Instructor: Jim Cummings
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Co-Instructor: Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk
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.
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Instructor: Nick Fortugno
Master Class: How Games Tell Stories with Nick Fortugno (CCO of Playmatics)
Instructor: Nick Fortugno
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Instructor: Meg LeFauve
Master Class: Screenwriting with Meg LeFauve (INSIDE OUT, CAPTAIN MARVEL)
Instructor: Meg LeFauve
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Instructor: Kasi Lemmons
Master Class: Building and Sustaining Your Career as a Writer and Director with Kasi Lemmons
Instructor: Kasi Lemmons
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Instructor: Jessie Keyt
Master Class: Changing the Narrative - Climate Representation in Film & TV with Jessie Keyt
Instructor: Jessie Keyt
Master Class
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With: Taylor Feltner and 2 more
Master Class: Crafting Impactful Pitch Decks for Film & TV with Alexandra Barreto, Taylor Feltner, and DMA Anderson | presented by IMDbPro
With: Taylor Feltner, Alexandra Barreto and DMA Anderson
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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
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With: Dana Fox and Katherine Street
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With: Nadia Fall and 3 more
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Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Feature Film Development Track with Sean Wang
With: Sean Wang and 2 more
Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Feature Film Development Track with Sean Wang
With: Sean Wang, Ilyse McKimmie and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Unleashing the Power of Performance with Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, Directors of Sundance Film Festival Hit GHOSTLIGHT
With: Alex Thompson and 2 more
Advisor Studio: Unleashing the Power of Performance with Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, Directors of Sundance Film Festival Hit GHOSTLIGHT
With: Alex Thompson, Kelly O'Sullivan and Erica Elson
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With: Monique Walton and 3 more
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With: Patricia Resnick and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of the Pitch with Patricia Resnick
With: Patricia Resnick and Katherine Street
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With: Mike Plante and Katherine Street
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With: Mike Plante and Katherine Street
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Event Recording
Redefining Storytelling: Creating Compelling Narratives Through Audio | Presented by Audible
With: Glynn Pogue and 3 more
Redefining Storytelling: Creating Compelling Narratives Through Audio | Presented by Audible
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Spotlight
Spotlight: Creative Collaboration in Comedy with the Filmmakers from THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
With: Tom Basden and 3 more
Spotlight: Creative Collaboration in Comedy with the Filmmakers from THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
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Event Recording
Insider Session: Applying to Sundance Institute's Feature Film Development Track with Neo Sora
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Insider Session: Applying to Sundance Institute's Feature Film Development Track with Neo Sora
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Spotlight
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With: Andrew Ahn and Katherine Street
Spotlight: Reimagining THE WEDDING BANQUET with Andrew Ahn
With: Andrew Ahn and Katherine Street
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With: Alex Loprieno and Eli Roth
Spotlight: A Conversation with Master of Horror Eli Roth | Presented by WeShort
With: Alex Loprieno and Eli Roth
Advisor Studio
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Spotlight: Devising the Dark Comedy of TWINLESS with James Sweeney
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Advisor Studio
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With: Javier Grillo-Marxuach and Soheil Rezayazdi
Advisor Studio: Writing Action That Works As Drama with Javier Grillo-Marxuach
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With: Beth Bruckner O’Brien and Soheil Rezayazdi
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With: Beth Bruckner O’Brien and Soheil Rezayazdi
Spotlight
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With: Bill Condon and Katherine Street
Spotlight: Revolutionizing the Musical Genre with Bill Condon (KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN)
With: Bill Condon and Katherine Street
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Spotlight: Mastering Performance with Writer/Director Joachim Trier (SENTIMENTAL VALUE)
With: Joachim Trier and Erica Elson
Spotlight: Mastering Performance with Writer/Director Joachim Trier (SENTIMENTAL VALUE)
With: Joachim Trier and Erica Elson
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
Video
A Day in the Life of a Screenwriter with Beth de Araújo (JOSEPHINE) and more
Screenwriter: Suzanne Andrews Correa and 2 more
A Day in the Life of a Screenwriter with Beth de Araújo (JOSEPHINE) and more
With: Suzanne Andrews Correa, Eimi Imanishi and Christos Massalas
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Breaking into TV Writing with Lena Waithe (MASTER OF NONE) & Tom Fontana (OZ)
Writer: Tom Fontana
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.
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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.
Joan Tewkesbury (OLD BOYFRIENDS) on Getting Started
Screenwriter: Joan Tewkesbury
Joan Tewkesbury recounts how she went from stay-at-home mom to script supervisor to screenwriter & director with Robert Altman as her champion.
Making Documentaries Using Archival Footage with Penny Lane (OUR NIXON)
Filmmaker: Penny Lane
RAISING VICTOR VARGAS: A Case Study with Peter Sollett
With: Peter Sollett
Peter Sollett talks working with non-actors, improvisation, and developing a story framework via RAISING VICTOR VARGAS.
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.
Video
Telling Globally Accessible Stories with Gurinder Chadha (BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM)
With: Gurinder Chadha
Telling Globally Accessible Stories with Gurinder Chadha (BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM)
With: Gurinder Chadha
Writer/producer/director Gurinder Chadha, best recognized for films such as BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM and VICEROY'S HOUSE, is known for taking stories from underrepresented communities and bringing them firmly into the spotlight. Hear how she uses pop culture to tell narratives featuring people of color while finding mainstream success.
Video
Telling Stories Across Multiple Formats with Michael Showalter (THE BIG SICK) & More
With: Michael Showalter and 3 more
Telling Stories Across Multiple Formats with Michael Showalter (THE BIG SICK) & More
With: Michael Showalter, Jenny Lumet , D.V. DeVincentis and Jessie Nelson
Prolific writers discuss how they write across features, TV, and theatre and how writing for different formats can influence story.
The Art & Craft of Screenwriting with Scott Frank (GET SHORTY)
Screenwriter: Scott Frank
Master Screenwriter Scott Frank shares his best practices on the art and craft of screenwriting that he learned throughout his prolific career.
Video
The Screenwriting Process with Emerging Writers with Eimi Imanishi (BATTALION TO MY BEAT) and more
Screenwriter: Eimi Imanishi and 2 more
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.
Writing Documentaries With Mark Monroe (ICARUS)
With: Mark Monroe
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Angela Tucker (BELLY OF THE BEAST) on Writing and Directing
Advisor: Angela Tucker
Advisor Studio: Angela Tucker (BELLY OF THE BEAST) on Writing and Directing
Advisor: Angela Tucker
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Climate Storytelling: How to Promote Sustainability From Script to Screen
Panelist: Kimberly Burnick and 4 more
Advisor Studio: Climate Storytelling: How to Promote Sustainability From Script to Screen
With: Kimberly Burnick, Kat Coiro, Daniel Hinerfeld, Sam Enoch and Sheila Morovati
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera on Making THE INFILTRATORS
Advisor: Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera
Advisor Studio: Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera on Making THE INFILTRATORS
With: Cristina Ibarra and Alex Rivera
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Edson Oda (NINE DAYS) on Making Your First Feature
Advisor: Edson Shundi Oda
Advisor Studio: Edson Oda (NINE DAYS) on Making Your First Feature
Advisor: Edson Shundi Oda
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Navigating the Creative Process with Roger Ross Williams (CASSANDRO)
Advisor: Roger Ross WIlliams
Advisor Studio: Navigating the Creative Process with Roger Ross Williams (CASSANDRO)
Advisor: Roger Ross WIlliams
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: The Black List's Franklin Leonard on Building Your Career as a Screenwriter
Advisor: Franklin Leonard
Advisor Studio: The Black List's Franklin Leonard on Building Your Career as a Screenwriter
Advisor: Franklin Leonard
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Trey Ellis (THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN) on Building Your Storytelling Toolbox
Advisor: Trey Ellis
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | AMREEKA Case Study: Cherien Dabis on Character-Driven Storytelling
With: Cherien Dabis
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Building Characters, Emotion and Story with J.R. Cole (BLACK PANTHER) & more
With: JR Cole and 3 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Building Characters, Emotion and Story with J.R. Cole (BLACK PANTHER) & more
With: JR Cole, Maya Daisy Hawke, Melissa Painter and Jon Raymond
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Rick Famuyiwa on Directing THE WOOD and DOPE
With: Rick Famuyiwa
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Sequential Sankofa with John Jennings
Panelist: John Jennings
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Sequential Sankofa with John Jennings
Panelist: John Jennings
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Show, Don't Tell: Writing Sight & Sound to Express Emotion with Veena Sud (THE KILLING) & more
With: Tarell Alvin McCraney and 5 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Show, Don't Tell: Writing Sight & Sound to Express Emotion with Veena Sud (THE KILLING) & more
With: Tarell Alvin McCraney, Linda Yvette Chavez, Veena Sud, Jessie Nelson, Doug McGrath and Scott Frank
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | The Big Conversation: Reclaiming the Narrative with Nikyatu Jusu (NANNY) & more
Panelist: Viet Thanh Nguyen and 4 more
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | The Big Conversation: Reclaiming the Narrative with Nikyatu Jusu (NANNY) & more
With: Viet Thanh Nguyen, Nikyatu Jusu, David Blight, CJ Hunt and Kimberlé W. Crenshaw
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | The Intersection of Science and Storytelling with Scott Z. Burns (CONTAGION) & more
Panelist: Dr. Galit Alter and 3 more
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | The Intersection of Science and Storytelling with Scott Z. Burns (CONTAGION) & more
With: Dr. Galit Alter, Leland Melvin, Scott Z Burns and Kath Lingenfelter
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Writers on Rewriting with Susannah Grant (ERIN BROCKOVICH) & more
With: Naomi Foner and 5 more
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
Boots Riley on the Creative Process Behind SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
With: Charles D. King and Boots Riley
Video
Brave Storytelling with Heather Rae (FROZEN RIVER), Justin Chon (PACHINKO) & more
With: Heather Rae and 4 more
Brave Storytelling with Heather Rae (FROZEN RIVER), Justin Chon (PACHINKO) & more
With: Heather Rae, Kimberly Ane Peirce, Tyger Williams, Rudy Valdez and Justin Chon
Stories transport and can transform us. They allow us to know ourselves and others, and to find meaning in our lives and in our world. They cross borders, transcend culture, and allow us to frame our worlds through new lenses. To create rich stories takes courage and a willingness to do the deep work. Ilyse McKimmie, Kimberly Peirce, Heather Rae, Tyger Williams, Justin Chon, and Rudy Valdez discuss.
Event Recording
Four Directors Share Their Artistic Journey to the 2019 Sundance Film Festival with Lulu Wang (THE FAREWELL) & more
With: Ilyse McKimmie and 4 more
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
Video
Making Short Films with Mariama Diallo (HAIR WOLF), Bernardo Britto (GLOVE) & more
With: Mike Plante and 4 more
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.
Video
Pitching Your Project, Funding Your Work with Nina Yang Bongiovi (FRUITVALE STATION). Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD), & more
With: Nina Yang Bongiovi and 4 more
Pitching Your Project, Funding Your Work with Nina Yang Bongiovi (FRUITVALE STATION). Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD), & more
With: Nina Yang Bongiovi, Jim Cummings, Julie Goldman, Jordana Mollick and Dawn Porter
Event Recording
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 and 2 more
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).
Video
Ryan Coogler (BLACKPANTHER) & Jenna Wortham at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival
With: Ryan Coogler and Jenna Wortham
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).
Event Recording
The Art of Feedback: Giving and Receiving Notes with Trey Ellis (Tuskegee Airmen) and Amanda Idoko (BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY)
With: Franklin Leonard and 2 more
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.
Event Recording
Creator Meetup: Beyond Representation: Tools For Expanding Trans Awareness In Media with Sam Feder (DISCLOSURE) & Alex Schmider (DISCLOSURE), Kristal Sotomayor (EXPANDING SANCTUARY), and Tre’vell Anderson
With: Moi Santos and 4 more
Creator Meetup: Beyond Representation: Tools For Expanding Trans Awareness In Media with Sam Feder (DISCLOSURE) & Alex Schmider (DISCLOSURE), Kristal Sotomayor (EXPANDING SANCTUARY), and Tre’vell Anderson
With: Moi Santos, Sam Feder, Tre’vell Anderson, Alex Schmider and Kristal Sotomayor
Event Recording
Creator Meetup: Storytelling & Changing Culture with Heather Rae and Michelle Satter
With: Heather Rae and Michelle Satter
Creator Meetup: Storytelling & Changing Culture with Heather Rae and Michelle Satter
With: Heather Rae and Michelle Satter
Spotlight
Spotlight: Change Through Storytelling: Reproductive Justice with Emma Pildes (THE JANES), Tia Lessin (THE JANES) and Martha Shane (AFTER TILLER)
With: Carrie Lozano and 3 more
Spotlight: Change Through Storytelling: Reproductive Justice with Emma Pildes (THE JANES), Tia Lessin (THE JANES) and Martha Shane (AFTER TILLER)
With: Carrie Lozano, Emma Pildes, Martha Shane and Tia Lessin
Spotlight: Conversation with Ava DuVernay: Art is Activism
With: Ava DuVernay
Spotlight
Spotlight: Gina Prince-Bythewood (LOVE & BASKETBALL, THE OLD GUARD) on Writing, Directing, and Representation
Advisor: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Spotlight: Gina Prince-Bythewood (LOVE & BASKETBALL, THE OLD GUARD) on Writing, Directing, and Representation
Advisor: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Spotlight: Jason Blum on Entrepreneurial Producing in the Horror Genre
Advisor: Jason Blum
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
Spotlight
Spotlight: Reinaldo Marcus Green (KING RICHARD) on Directing Films Inspired by True Stories
With: Reinaldo Marcus Green
Spotlight: Reinaldo Marcus Green (KING RICHARD) on Directing Films Inspired by True Stories
With: Reinaldo Marcus Green
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
Spotlight: A Cinematic Dialogue with Richard Linklater
Panelist: Richard Linklater
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
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).
TV Writing: From Idea to Pilot
Beginner to Intermediate
You’ve got a great idea for a TV series. Now, it’s time to start writing. 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 pilot (<60 pages).
TV Writing: Core Elements
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Angela LaManna
Create an outline for your episodic TV pilot idea in eight weeks with an accomplished TV writer as your guide. In this introductory level self-paced course, you will take this important first step for your original pilot script and learn a set of tools to help you ask the important questions of every scene and character that will get you past "stuck" when writing future episodes.
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
Event Recording
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 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: Sterlin Harjo (RESERVATION DOGS) on Representation in Storytelling
With: Sterlin Harjo
Spotlight: Sterlin Harjo (RESERVATION DOGS) on Representation in Storytelling
With: Sterlin Harjo
Spotlight
Spotlight: Showrunning the Resistance with ANDOR Creator Tony Gilroy
With: Tony Gilroy and Soheil Rezayazdi
Spotlight: Showrunning the Resistance with ANDOR Creator Tony Gilroy
With: Tony Gilroy and Soheil Rezayazdi
Spotlight
Spotlight: Creating Independent Television with Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn (PENELOPE)
With: Mel Eslyn and 2 more
Spotlight: Creating Independent Television with Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn (PENELOPE)
With: Mel Eslyn, Mark Duplass and Jandiz Estrada Cardoso
Spotlight
Spotlight: Crafting Complex Characters with the Creators of HACKS
With: Jen Statsky and 2 more
Spotlight: Crafting Complex Characters with the Creators of HACKS
With: Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Erica Elson
Spotlight
Spotlight: Brit Marling (THE OA) on the Art of Acting, Writing, and Collaboration
Advisor: Brit Marling
Spotlight: Brit Marling (THE OA) on the Art of Acting, Writing, and Collaboration
Advisor: Brit Marling
Spotlight
Spotlight: Adapting a Podcast into a TV Series with Kim Rosenstock (DYING FOR SEX)
With: Kim Rosenstock and Patty West
Spotlight: Adapting a Podcast into a TV Series with Kim Rosenstock (DYING FOR SEX)
With: Kim Rosenstock and Patty West
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.
Master Class: The Role of the Showrunner with Graham Yost (SILO)
Instructor: Graham Yost
Master Class
Master Class: Succeeding in the Writers' Room with Niceole Levy (THE BANKER)
Instructor: Niceole Levy
Master Class: Succeeding in the Writers' Room with Niceole Levy (THE BANKER)
Instructor: Niceole Levy
Master Class
Master Class: Jumpstart Your TV Writing Career with Kelly Edwards (OUR KIND OF PEOPLE)
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
Master Class: Jumpstart Your TV Writing Career with Kelly Edwards (OUR KIND OF PEOPLE)
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
Master Class
Master Class: Immersive Writing Workshop - Unlock Your Story with Colleen Werthmann (THE DAILY SHOW)
Instructor: Colleen Werthmann
Master Class: Immersive Writing Workshop - Unlock Your Story with Colleen Werthmann (THE DAILY SHOW)
Instructor: Colleen Werthmann
Master Class: How to Break a Story with Dara Resnik (DAREDEVIL)
Instructor: Dara Resnik
Master Class
Master Class: Episodic Writing with Glen Mazzara (THE WALKING DEAD)
Instructor: Glen Mazzara
Master Class: Episodic Writing with Glen Mazzara (THE WALKING DEAD)
Instructor: Glen Mazzara
Master Class
Master Class: Creating a Successful Limited Series with Ron Nyswaner
With: Ron Nyswaner and Erica Elson
Master Class: Creating a Successful Limited Series with Ron Nyswaner
With: Ron Nyswaner and Erica Elson
Master Class
Master Class: Crafting a Webseries with Linda Yvette Chavez and Marvin Lemus (GENTEFIED)
Co-Instructor: Marv Lemus and Linda Yvette Chavez
Master Class: Crafting a Webseries with Linda Yvette Chavez and Marvin Lemus (GENTEFIED)
With: Marv Lemus and Linda Yvette Chavez
Master Class
Master Class: Comedy Writing for Television with Jenny Bicks (SEX AND THE CITY)
Instructor: Jenny Bicks
Master Class: Comedy Writing for Television with Jenny Bicks (SEX AND THE CITY)
Instructor: Jenny Bicks
Master Class
Master Class: Breaking into the Industry as a TV Writer with Rae Benjamin (THE WITCHER), Diane Ademu-John (EMPIRE), Janet Lin (BRIDGERTON) and Jelani Johnson (EVP of Macro) | Presented by In the Cut
With: Rae Benjamin and 3 more
Master Class: Breaking into the Industry as a TV Writer with Rae Benjamin (THE WITCHER), Diane Ademu-John (EMPIRE), Janet Lin (BRIDGERTON) and Jelani Johnson (EVP of Macro) | Presented by In the Cut
With: Rae Benjamin, Diane Ademu-John, Janet Lin and Jelani Johnson
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
Event Recording
Insider Session: Applying to the 2026 Sundance Institute Episodic Lab
With: Fatima Liaqat and 3 more
Insider Session: Applying to the 2026 Sundance Institute Episodic Lab
With: Fatima Liaqat, Kyle Kubo, Jandiz Estrada Cardoso and Erica Elson
Video
From Webseries to Emmy Nomination with James Bland (GIANTS) & Deniese Davis (INSECURE) | Co-Hosted by The Blackhouse
With: Deniese Davis and 2 more
From Webseries to Emmy Nomination with James Bland (GIANTS) & Deniese Davis (INSECURE) | Co-Hosted by The Blackhouse
With: Deniese Davis, James Bland and Brickson Diamond
Video
From Twitter to HBO: How Sujata Day (INSECURE) Launched Her Career (And You Can, Too)
Actor/Writer: Sujata Day
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.
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Pitching Your TV Pilot with Steven Canals (POSE)
With: Jandiz Estrada Cardoso and Steven Canals
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Pitching Your TV Pilot with Steven Canals (POSE)
With: Jandiz Estrada Cardoso and Steven Canals
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Developing a TV Series with Graham Yost (BAND OF BROTHERS), LaToya Morgan (SHAMELESS) & more
Writer: Erica Rivinoja and 4 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Developing a TV Series with Graham Yost (BAND OF BROTHERS), LaToya Morgan (SHAMELESS) & more
With: Erica Rivinoja, Graham Yost, Teresa Hsiao, LaToya Morgan and Charles "Chic" Eglee
Building the Episodic World of DELHI CRIME with Richie Mehta
With: Richie Mehta
Creator Richie Mehta shares the structural differences between writing features and TV when it comes to plot, character, and world - and how he visually scaled the world for his series DELHI CRIME.
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Writer/Director Nijla Mu'min (JINN) on the Power in Personal Storytelling
Advisor: Nijla Mu’min
Advisor Studio: Peter Biegen (THE MIST) on the TV Writers' Room
Advisor: Peter Biegen
Advisor Studio: John Lopez (SEVEN SECONDS) on Writing for TV
Advisor: John Lopez
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: JaNeika & JaSheika James (BEL-AIR) on Breaking In and Sustaining a Successful Career in Television
Advisors: JaNeika & JaSheika James
Advisor Studio: JaNeika & JaSheika James (BEL-AIR) on Breaking In and Sustaining a Successful Career in Television
Advisors: JaNeika & JaSheika James
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Inside the Pipeline: Breaking Into TV Through Studio/Network Talent Programs
With: Liz Kelly and 2 more
Advisor Studio: Inside the Pipeline: Breaking Into TV Through Studio/Network Talent Programs
With: Liz Kelly, Grace Moss and Jandiz Estrada Cardoso
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | How Artists Are Breaking Storytelling Boundaries with Zackary Drucker (TRANSPARENT) & more
With: Zackary Drucker and 2 more
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | How Artists Are Breaking Storytelling Boundaries with Zackary Drucker (TRANSPARENT) & more
With: Zackary Drucker, Jeremy O. Harris and Roberta Colindrez
Creating TV Series YOU'RE THE WORST with Stephen Falk
Creator : Stephen Falk
Directing Actors
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Tessa Blake
In just eight weeks, an accomplished director will give you the tools to transform a script into a roadmap that takes your vision from ideas to final cut. In this introductory level self-paced course, you'll explore and experiment with how to approach your collaboration with actors from auditions to working on set.
Directing Actors (On Demand)
Beginner to Intermediate
Directing: Core Elements
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Marie Jamora
You have an interest in directing fiction films, but now you want an expert in the field to help guide you as you take the next step. In this eight-week self-paced course, you will learn about the directing craft, how to assemble and collaborate with your crew, work with actors, and translate work from script-to-screen. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to film an assigned scripted scene and get feedback on your work from a Sundance Collab Advisor.
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.
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
Master Class: Designing and Blocking a Scene with Lesli Linka Glatter (HOMELAND)
Advisor: Lesli Linka Glatter
Master Class: Designing and Blocking a Scene with Lesli Linka Glatter (HOMELAND)
Advisor: Lesli Linka Glatter
Master Class: Directing Actors with Judith Weston (ENDLESS LOVE)
With: Judith Weston
Master Class: Directing TV with Rachel Raimist (QUEEN SUGAR)
With: Rachel Raimist
Master Class
Master Class: Film Music - Creating the Soundscape for Your Film with Peter Golub (THE GREAT DEBATERS), Adam Smalley (THE LION KING) and Carter Burwell (THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN)
With: Peter Golub and 3 more
Master Class: Film Music - Creating the Soundscape for Your Film with Peter Golub (THE GREAT DEBATERS), Adam Smalley (THE LION KING) and Carter Burwell (THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN)
With: Peter Golub, Adam Smalley, Carter Burwell and Patty West
Master Class
Master Class: Funding Your Fiction Film with Caroline Von Kuhn, Giancarlo Nasi, Jessica Lacy, Jennifer Dana, Ryan Zacarias and Sophia Yen
Panelist: Jessica Lacy and 3 more
Master Class: Funding Your Fiction Film with Caroline Von Kuhn, Giancarlo Nasi, Jessica Lacy, Jennifer Dana, Ryan Zacarias and Sophia Yen
With: Jessica Lacy, Giancarlo Nasi, Jennifer Dana and Sophia K. Yen
Master Class
Master Class: Kirsten Johnson (CITIZENFOUR) on The Moving Image as a Relationship
With: Kirsten Johnson
Master Class: Kirsten Johnson (CITIZENFOUR) on The Moving Image as a Relationship
With: Kirsten Johnson
Master Class
Master Class: Lessons from a Life Behind the Camera with Ken Kwapis (THE OFFICE)
With: Ken Kwapis and Patty West
Master Class: Lessons from a Life Behind the Camera with Ken Kwapis (THE OFFICE)
With: Ken Kwapis and Patty West
Master Class
Master Class: Producing Your Short Film with Andrew Carlberg (SKIN)
Instructor: Andrew Carlberg
Master Class: Producing Your Short Film with Andrew Carlberg (SKIN)
Instructor: Andrew Carlberg
Master Class
Master Class: The Sound & Music of the Daniels’ EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE | Presented by the Dolby Institute
With: The Daniels and 6 more
Master Class: The Sound & Music of the Daniels’ EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE | Presented by the Dolby Institute
With: The Daniels, Son Lux, Andrew Twite, Brent Kiser, Peter Golub, Glenn Kiser and Patty West
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
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
On Demand Course
Preparing to Direct Your First Feature Film with Andrew Ahn (On Demand)
Instructor: Andrew Ahn
Preparing to Direct Your First Feature Film with Andrew Ahn (On Demand)
Intermediate
Instructor: Andrew Ahn
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.
Advisor Studio
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
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
Spotlight
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
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: Creating Magic in Cinema with Mira Nair
With: Mira Nair and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: A Director’s Guide Through Pre-Production with Robert Mandel
With: Robert Mandel and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: A Director’s Guide Through Pre-Production with Robert Mandel
With: Robert Mandel and Katherine Street
Event Recording
Creating the Visual Landscape of THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES with Kobi Libii and Doug Emmett | presented by the Dolby Institute
With: Kobi Libii and 2 more
Creating the Visual Landscape of THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES with Kobi Libii and Doug Emmett | presented by the Dolby Institute
With: Kobi Libii, Doug Emmett and Glenn Kiser
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Creating Safe and Authentic Performances with Intimacy Coordinator Marci Liroff
With: Marci Liroff and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Creating Safe and Authentic Performances with Intimacy Coordinator Marci Liroff
With: Marci Liroff and Katherine Street
Event Recording
Creative Approaches to Editing with Carla Gutierrez and David Teague (FRIDA) | Presented by Adobe
With: Carla Gutierrez and 2 more
Creative Approaches to Editing with Carla Gutierrez and David Teague (FRIDA) | Presented by Adobe
With: Carla Gutierrez, David Teague and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Funding Your Vision Through Incentives | Presented by Wrapbook Payroll
With: Ryan Broussard and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Funding Your Vision Through Incentives | Presented by Wrapbook Payroll
With: Ryan Broussard and Katherine Street
Event Recording
Insider Session: Submitting Your Feature Film to the Sundance Film Festival
With: Sudeep Sharma and 2 more
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
Spotlight
Spotlight: The Craft of Visual Storytelling with Rachel Morrison (THE FIRE INSIDE)
With: Rachel Morrison, ASC and Katherine Street
Spotlight: The Craft of Visual Storytelling with Rachel Morrison (THE FIRE INSIDE)
With: Rachel Morrison, ASC and Katherine Street
Event Recording
Shadow and Light: Crafting the Look of NOSFERATU | Presented by the Dolby Creator Lab
With: Glenn Kiser and 2 more
Shadow and Light: Crafting the Look of NOSFERATU | Presented by the Dolby Creator Lab
With: Glenn Kiser, Jarin Blashcke and Robert Eggers
Event Recording
Festival Spotlight 2025: The Art of True Crime with ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT
With: Charlie Shackleton and Katherine Street
Festival Spotlight 2025: The Art of True Crime with ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT
With: Charlie Shackleton and Katherine Street
Video
Sundance Ignite: Making the First Feature: Producers POV | Presented by Adobe
With: Christina Oh and 2 more
Sundance Ignite: Making the First Feature: Producers POV | Presented by Adobe
With: Christina Oh, Eurie Chung and Toby Brooks
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Directing Principles to Change Your Filmmaking with Rob Spera
With: Rob Spera
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: A Guide to Sustainable Movie Production with Kent Hayward
With: Kent Hayward and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio: A Guide to Sustainable Movie Production with Kent Hayward
With: Kent Hayward and Erica Elson
Spotlight: Directing THE PITT with Amanda Marsalis
With: Amanda Marsalis and Patty West
Event Recording
Telling Story Through Sound and Music with the Team Behind MATERIALISTS | Presented by the Dolby Creator Lab
With: Celine Song and 4 more
Telling Story Through Sound and Music with the Team Behind MATERIALISTS | Presented by the Dolby Creator Lab
With: Celine Song, Glenn Kiser, Daniel Timmons, Daniel Pemberton and Josh Berger
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
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Leading a Creative Partnership with Your Cinematographer with Tal Lazar
With: Tal Lazar
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
Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of Film Development with Dana Lustig
With: Dana Lustig and Katherine Street
Event Recording
The Cinematography of CAUGHT STEALING with Darren Aronofsky and Matthew Libatique | Presented by the Dolby Creator Lab
With: Darren Aronofsky and 2 more
The Cinematography of CAUGHT STEALING with Darren Aronofsky and Matthew Libatique | Presented by the Dolby Creator Lab
With: Darren Aronofsky, Matthew Libatique and Glenn Kiser
CDMX 2025: Collaborating with Actors
With: Ash Hoyle, Carmen Emmi, Laura Casabé and Fernanda Echevarría Del Rivero
Spotlight
Spotlight: The Revolutionary Cinema of Jafar Panahi (IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT)
With: Jafar Panahi and Soheil Rezayazdi
Spotlight: The Revolutionary Cinema of Jafar Panahi (IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT)
With: Jafar Panahi and Soheil Rezayazdi
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: Sculpting Body-Cam Footage into Cinema with Geeta Gandbhir (THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR)
With: Geeta Gandbhir and Soheil Rezayazdi
Spotlight: Sculpting Body-Cam Footage into Cinema with Geeta Gandbhir (THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR)
With: Geeta Gandbhir and Soheil Rezayazdi
Spotlight
Spotlight: Chloé Zhao (NOMADLAND, ETERNALS) on Finding Your Way as a Filmmaker
Writer / Director / Producer: Chloé Zhao
Spotlight: Chloé Zhao (NOMADLAND, ETERNALS) on Finding Your Way as a Filmmaker
Writer / Director / Producer: Chloé Zhao
Spotlight
Spotlight: Director Mark Cousins (MARCIA SU ROMA) on Cinema, Seeing, and Creativity
With: Mark Cousins and Tabitha Jackson
Spotlight: Director Mark Cousins (MARCIA SU ROMA) on Cinema, Seeing, and Creativity
With: Mark Cousins and Tabitha Jackson
Spotlight
Spotlight: Making PACHINKO and the Transition from Indie Film to TV with Directors Kogonada & Justin Chon
With: Kogonada and 2 more
Spotlight: Making PACHINKO and the Transition from Indie Film to TV with Directors Kogonada & Justin Chon
With: Kogonada, Justin Chon and Kim Yutani
Spotlight: Making the $3 Movie with The Duplass Brothers
With: Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass and Rebecca Katz
Spotlight: Patty Jenkins: From MONSTER to WONDER WOMAN
Writer / Director: Patty Jenkins
Spotlight
Spotlight: Sustaining a Career and How to Cross Over from TV to Film with Susanna Fogel (CAT PERSON)
Advisor: Susanna Fogel
Event Recording
Beyond The Tipping Point with Sam Feder (DISCLOSURE) and Tourmaline (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARSHA!)
With: Moi Santos and 2 more
Beyond The Tipping Point with Sam Feder (DISCLOSURE) and Tourmaline (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARSHA!)
With: Moi Santos, Sam Feder and Tourmaline
Event Recording
Making It as a Regional Filmmaker with Sundance Senior Shorts Programmer Mike Plante and Robert Machoian (THE MINORS, THE KILLING OF TWO LOVERS) and More
With: Mike Plante and Eva Rinaldi
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival Asia | Focus on Indonesian Short Filmmaking with Ernesto Foronda (FAST AND FURIOUS), Wregas Bhanuteja (NO ONE IS CRAZY IN THIS TOWN), Aditya Ahmad (A GIFT) and Meiske Taurisia (VENGEANCE IS MINE, ALL OTHERS PA
With: Ernesto Foronda and 3 more
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival Asia | Focus on Indonesian Short Filmmaking with Ernesto Foronda (FAST AND FURIOUS), Wregas Bhanuteja (NO ONE IS CRAZY IN THIS TOWN), Aditya Ahmad (A GIFT) and Meiske Taurisia (VENGEANCE IS MINE, ALL OTHERS PA
With: Ernesto Foronda, Aditya Ahmad, Wregas Bhanuteja and Meiske Taurisia
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival London | Directors in Conversation with Nikole Beckwith (TOGETHER TOGETHER), Manuel Crosby (FIRST DATE), Sushmit Ghosh (WRITING WITH FIRE), Rintu Thomas (WRITING WITH FIRE), and Carlson Young (BLAZING WORLD)
With: Carlson Young and 3 more
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival London | Directors in Conversation with Nikole Beckwith (TOGETHER TOGETHER), Manuel Crosby (FIRST DATE), Sushmit Ghosh (WRITING WITH FIRE), Rintu Thomas (WRITING WITH FIRE), and Carlson Young (BLAZING WORLD)
With: Carlson Young, Rintu Thomas, Sushmit Ghosh and Ana Souza
Event Recording
Trapped In Transit: Transgender Storytelling with Visionary Filmmaker Aitch Alberto (ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE)
With: Aitch Alberto and Moi Santos
Advisor Studio: Avy Kaufman (SUCCESSION) on Casting
Advisor: Avy Kaufman
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Elyse Steinberg and Eli Despres on Shooting & Editing THE FIGHT
Advisor: Elyse Steinberg and Eli Despres
Advisor Studio: Elyse Steinberg and Eli Despres on Shooting & Editing THE FIGHT
With: Elyse Steinberg and Eli Despres
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Éva Gárdos (AN AMERICAN RHAPSODY) on the Editing Process
Advisor: Éva Gárdos
Advisor Studio: Éva Gárdos (AN AMERICAN RHAPSODY) on the Editing Process
Advisor: Éva Gárdos
Advisor Studio: Justin Chon (PACHINKO) on Directing Actors
Advisor: Justin Chon
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Nanfu Wang (ONE CHILD NATION) on Documentary Filmmaking
Advisor: Nanfu Wang
Advisor Studio: Nanfu Wang (ONE CHILD NATION) on Documentary Filmmaking
Advisor: Nanfu Wang
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Sheldon Candis (LUV) on Finding Your Voice and Visual Style
Advisor: Sheldon Candis
Advisor Studio: Sheldon Candis (LUV) on Finding Your Voice and Visual Style
Advisor: Sheldon Candis
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Sydney Freeland (RESERVATION DOGS) on Directing Features vs. Television
Advisor: Sydney Freeland
Advisor Studio: Sydney Freeland (RESERVATION DOGS) on Directing Features vs. Television
Advisor: Sydney Freeland
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Todd Louiso (HIGH FIDELITY, MACBETH) on Acting and Directing
Advisor: Todd Louiso
Advisor Studio: Todd Louiso (HIGH FIDELITY, MACBETH) on Acting and Directing
Advisor: Todd Louiso
Event Recording
Telling Your Story with Sound: A Conversation with Alma Har’el and Benh Zeitlin | Presented by the Dolby Institute
With: Benh Zeitlin and 2 more
Telling Your Story with Sound: A Conversation with Alma Har’el and Benh Zeitlin | Presented by the Dolby Institute
With: Benh Zeitlin, Alma Har'el and Glenn Kiser
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | New Queer Cinema from 1992 to Today with Silas Howard (POSE) & more
With: Silas Howard and 2 more
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | New Queer Cinema from 1992 to Today with Silas Howard (POSE) & more
With: Silas Howard, Cheryl Dunye and Andrew Ahn
A Beginner’s Guide to Film Editing | Presented by Adobe
Advisor: Valentina Vee
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | Pathways to Your First Feature Film with Carey Williams (EMERGENCY) & Chase Joynt (FRAMING AGNES)
With: Chase Joynt and 2 more
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | Pathways to Your First Feature Film with Carey Williams (EMERGENCY) & Chase Joynt (FRAMING AGNES)
With: Chase Joynt, Carey Williams and Toby Brooks
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Audiences of the Future (and Present) with Jonny Freeman
Panelist: Jonny Freeman
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Benh Zeitlin (WENDY) on Creating the World of Your Film
With: Benh Zeitlin
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Composer Kathryn Bostic (CLEMENCY) on Film Music
With: Peter Golub and Kathryn Bostic
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Composer Kathryn Bostic (CLEMENCY) on Film Music
With: Peter Golub and Kathryn Bostic
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Conversations with Casting Directors Maribeth Fox (MODERN LOVE), Eyde Belasco (TRANSPARENT) & more
Panelist: Eyde Belasco and 3 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Conversations with Casting Directors Maribeth Fox (MODERN LOVE), Eyde Belasco (TRANSPARENT) & more
With: Eyde Belasco, Richard Hicks, Maribeth Fox and Jodi Angstreich
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Conversations with Production Designers Inbal Weinberg (SUSPIRIA), Beth Mickle (DRIVE) & more
Panelist: Beth Mickle and 2 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Conversations with Production Designers Inbal Weinberg (SUSPIRIA), Beth Mickle (DRIVE) & more
With: Beth Mickle, Inbal Weinberg and Akin McKenzie
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
Sebastián Lelio sobre el poder de la cámara subjetiva
Instructor: Sebastián Lelio
Únete al cineasta Sebastián Lelio, ganador de un premio de la Academia, en un seminario en línea y en vivo sobre la cinematografía. Presentando análisis de escenas de sus películas aclamadas GLORIA y UNA MUJER FANTÁSTICA, descubre cómo Lelio utiliza la cámara subjetiva para dar forma a la relación de su audiencia con una película y sus personajes.
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.
Event Recording
Una conversación con el cineasta Martín Rejtman presentada por Dominga Sotomayor
With: Martín Rejtman and Dominga Sotomayor
Una conversación con el cineasta Martín Rejtman presentada por Dominga Sotomayor
With: Martín Rejtman and Dominga Sotomayor
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Dylan Tichenor (PHANTOM THREAD) on the Editing Process and POV
With: Dylan Tichenor
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Ed Harris (APOLLO 13) on Acting and Directing
With: Ed Harris
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Karyn Kusama (DESTROYER) on Directing and Prepping Your Film
Director: Karyn Kusama
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Kasi Lemmons (EVE'S BAYOU) on Directing
With: Kasi Lemmons
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Lesli Linka Glatter (MAD MEN) and Keith Gordon (FARGO) on Scene Breakdown and Shooting Preparation
With: Lesli Linka Glatter and Keith Gordon
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Lesli Linka Glatter (MAD MEN) and Keith Gordon (FARGO) on Scene Breakdown and Shooting Preparation
With: Lesli Linka Glatter and Keith Gordon
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Lullabies for AI with Amelia Winger-Bearskin
Panelist: Amelia Winger-Bearskin
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Lullabies for AI with Amelia Winger-Bearskin
Panelist: Amelia Winger-Bearskin
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Miguel Arteta (BEATRIZ AT DINNER) and Randa Haines (CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD) on Directing
With: Randa Haines and Miguel Arteta
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Miguel Arteta (BEATRIZ AT DINNER) and Randa Haines (CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD) on Directing
With: Randa Haines and Miguel Arteta
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Music in Nonfiction Film with Thomas Allen Harris (THAT'S MY FACE) and Miriam Cutler (RBG)
Panelist: Thomas Allen Harris and Miriam Cutler
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Music in Nonfiction Film with Thomas Allen Harris (THAT'S MY FACE) and Miriam Cutler (RBG)
With: Thomas Allen Harris and Miriam Cutler
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Musical Imagination in Film with Composer Christopher Willis (THE DEATH OF STALIN)
Panelist: Christopher Willis
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Building the World of Your Film with Miguel Arteta (BEATRIZ AT DINNER) & more
With: Randa Haines and 2 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Building the World of Your Film with Miguel Arteta (BEATRIZ AT DINNER) & more
With: Randa Haines, Miguel Arteta and Walter Salles
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Casting Your Film with Eyde Belasco (HALF NELSON) & more
With: Eyde Belasco and 3 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Casting Your Film with Eyde Belasco (HALF NELSON) & more
With: Eyde Belasco, Maribeth Fox, Jodi Angstreich and Richard Hicks
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Film Editing with Joi McMillon (MOONLIGHT) & more
With: Joi McMillon and 4 more
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
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Mentally Preparing to Direct with Ira Sachs (FRANKIE), Karyn Kusama (DESTROYER) & more
With: Keith Gordon and 3 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Mentally Preparing to Direct with Ira Sachs (FRANKIE), Karyn Kusama (DESTROYER) & more
With: Keith Gordon , Ira Sachs, Kasi Lemmons and Karyn Kusama
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Scene Breakdown and Preparing to Shoot with Walter Salles (THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES) & more
With: Miguel Arteta and 2 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Roundtable on Scene Breakdown and Preparing to Shoot with Walter Salles (THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES) & more
With: Miguel Arteta, Randa Haines and Walter Salles
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, and Stephen Boeddeker on Creating the Soundscape for BLACK PANTHER
With: Ryan Coogler and 2 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, and Stephen Boeddeker on Creating the Soundscape for BLACK PANTHER
With: Ryan Coogler, Steve Boeddeker and Ludwig Göransson
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Stephen Goldblatt (CONSPIRACY) on Cinematography
With: Stephen Goldblatt
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Stephen Goldblatt (CONSPIRACY) on Cinematography
With: Stephen Goldblatt
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Conversations With Cinematographers including Robert Elswit (MICHAEL CLAYTON) & more
Cinematographer: Robert Elswit and 2 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Conversations With Cinematographers including Robert Elswit (MICHAEL CLAYTON) & more
With: Robert Elswit, Bradford Young and Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Event Recording
Amplifying Story Through Music with Jodie Foster (HOUSE OF CARDS), Mark Isham (CRASH), and Tom Carlson (LITTLE MAN TATE)
With: Jodie Foster and 2 more
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.
Video
RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes of the Oscar-Nominated Doc HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING in Conversation
With: Tabitha Jackson and 2 more
RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes of the Oscar-Nominated Doc HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING in Conversation
With: Tabitha Jackson, Joslyn Barnes and RaMell Ross
Online Meetup with Éva Gárdos (APOCALYPSE NOW)
Advisor: Éva Gárdos
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.
An Actor's Insights for Directors with Jenny Slate (OBVIOUS CHILD)
With: Jenny Slate
Video
Approaches to Handling Traumatic Material with Alexandria Bombach (ON HER SHOULDERS)
Filmmaker: Alexandria Bombach
Approaches to Handling Traumatic Material with Alexandria Bombach (ON HER SHOULDERS)
Filmmaker: Alexandria Bombach
Video
Art & Activism with Reinaldo Marcus Greene (MONSTERS AND MEN) and more
With: Silas Howard and 2 more
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.
Video
Challenges for First Time Directors with Christina Choe (NANCY) and more
With: Christina Choe and 3 more
Challenges for First Time Directors with Christina Choe (NANCY) and more
With: Christina Choe, Jeremiah Zagar, Silas Howard and Reinaldo Marcus Green
Emerging feature film directors share their mistakes and struggles along the way to creating their first fiction features.
Video
Collaborating for Success: The Producer & Director Relationship with Aneesh Chaganty (SEEDS) and Sev Ohanian (FRUITVALE STATION)
With: Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian
Collaborating for Success: The Producer & Director Relationship with Aneesh Chaganty (SEEDS) and Sev Ohanian (FRUITVALE STATION)
With: Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian
The producer and director of the award-winning SEARCHING, Sev Ohanian and Aneesh Chaganty, share their recipe for successful collaboration
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.
Creating Documentary Portraits with Jeff Malmberg (MARWENCOL)
Filmmaker: Jeff Malmberg
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 Actors on Set with Karyn Kusama (YELLOWJACKETS)
Director: Karyn Kusama
Directing Actors with Joan Darling (FIRST LOVE)
Director, Writer, Actress: Joan Darling
Legendary director and actress Joan Darling shares her insights on how to work with actors to evoke the best performances.
Directing Actors: Casting & Rehearsing with Karyn Kusama (YELLOWJACKETS)
Director: Karyn Kusama
Video
Directing Documentaries with Steve James & Bing Liu (AMERICA TO ME)
Director: Steve James and Bing Liu
Directing Documentaries with Steve James & Bing Liu (AMERICA TO ME)
With: Steve James and Bing Liu
Veteran Documentary Director Steve James and emerging Director Bing Liu take us inside their rich collaboration and the value of mentorship.
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.
Director/Actor Justin Chon (PACKINKO) on Working with Actors
With: Justin Chon
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.
Video
Roundtable: My Short Film’s Long Journey to Sundance with Olive Nwosu (Egungun), William David Caballero (Chilly and Milly) and Sky Hopinka (Kicking the Clouds)
With: Liz Nord and 3 more
Roundtable: My Short Film’s Long Journey to Sundance with Olive Nwosu (Egungun), William David Caballero (Chilly and Milly) and Sky Hopinka (Kicking the Clouds)
With: Liz Nord, Sky Hopinka, Olive Nwosu and William Caballero
Event Recording
The Art of Nonfiction with Chai Vasarhelyi (FREE SOLO), Steve James (AMERICA TO ME), and Steve Maing (CRIME + PUNISHMENT)
With: Chai Vasarhelyi and 3 more
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.
Video
Transatlantic: Directors in Conversation with Janicza Bravo (ZOLA), Emerald Fennell (PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN), & more
With: Wendy Mitchell and 5 more
Transatlantic: Directors in Conversation with Janicza Bravo (ZOLA), Emerald Fennell (PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN), & more
With: Wendy Mitchell, Justin Simien, Janicza Bravo, Emerald Fennell, Romola Garai and Julie Taymor
Event Recording
Virtual Music in Film Session with Kathryn Bostic (CLEMENCY) & more | Presented by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
With: Peter Golub and 5 more
Virtual Music in Film Session with Kathryn Bostic (CLEMENCY) & more | Presented by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
With: Peter Golub, Jennifer Maytorena Taylor, Emily Rice, Kathryn Bostic, Ryan Elder and Chandler Poling
Event Recording
Filmmaker Meetup and Panel: Making Your First Feature with Tracy Droz Tragos (PLAN C), Randall Park (SHORTCOMINGS) and Laurel Parmet (THE STARLING GIRL)
With: Tracy Droz Tragos and 3 more
Filmmaker Meetup and Panel: Making Your First Feature with Tracy Droz Tragos (PLAN C), Randall Park (SHORTCOMINGS) and Laurel Parmet (THE STARLING GIRL)
With: Tracy Droz Tragos, Randall Park, Laurel Parmet and Michelle Satter
Finding the Funny in TV Comedy with Ken Kwapis (SPACE FORCE)
Director: Ken Kwapis
What do THE OFFICE, THE BERNIE MAC SHOW, and the Cookie Monster all have in common? Ken Kwapis made them funny - learn how!
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 Collaborate: from the Team Behind SEARCHING
With: Sev Ohanian and Aneesh Chaganty
Director Aneesh Chaganty and Producer Sev Ohanian give look an inside their unique creative relationship.
Video
How to Shoot a Fight Scene with Director Catherine Hardwicke (TWILIGHT)
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
How to Shoot a Fight Scene with Director Catherine Hardwicke (TWILIGHT)
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
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.
Video
Making Your First Short: Top Tips with Mariama Diallo (MASTER) and more
Filmmaker: Mariama Diallo and 3 more
Making Your First Short: Top Tips with Mariama Diallo (MASTER) and more
With: Mariama Diallo, Adam Khalil, Zack Khalil and Katrelle Kindred
Short film directors share their essential top tips for anyone who wants to make a short film.
Video
Non-Fiction Interviewing with Marina Zenovich (FANTASTIC LIES), Part 1
Filmmaker: Marina Zenovich
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.
Video
Non-Fiction Interviewing with Marina Zenovich (FANTASTIC LIES), Part 2
Filmmaker: Marina Zenovich
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.
Video
Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum (STOCKHOLM PENNSYLVANIA) on Composing for Film
Composer: Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum
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.
Studio Binder: How Jay Roach Directed that Insane AUSTIN POWERS Opening
Advisor: Jay Roach
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
Video
The Basics of Being a Music Editor with Adam Smalley (THE MORNING SHOW)
Music Editor: Adam Smalley
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 Casting Process with Eyde Belasco (TRANSPARENT)
With: Eyde Belasco
Video
The Elements of a Great Documentary Scene with Jonathan Oppenheim (PARIS IS BURNING)
With: Jonathan Oppenheim
The Elements of a Great Documentary Scene with Jonathan Oppenheim (PARIS IS BURNING)
With: Jonathan Oppenheim
Editor Jonathan Oppenheim has crafted critically-acclaimed documentaries, including "Paris is Burning" and "The Oath". In this video he explains how he thinks about the elements of a good scene, approaching structure, and looking for aliveness in the footage.
Video
The Fundamentals of Cinematography with Rodrigo Prieto (THE IRISHMAN)
Cinematographer: Rodrigo Prieto
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.
Video
The Future of Indie TV with Steven Soderbergh (THE KNICK) & More
With: Steven Soderbergh and 3 more
The Future of Indie TV with Steven Soderbergh (THE KNICK) & More
With: Steven Soderbergh, Stephanie Allain, Bernie Su and David Wain
Veteran Showrunners discuss the changing landscape of TV and how indie has a unique space in this expanding medium.
The Music and Sounds of Catherine Hardwicke's (TWILIGHT) Films
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Learn how Catherine Hardwicke works to create stunning aural worlds by blending compositions, tracks, and sound design.
Video
The Role of a Music Supervisor with John Houlihan (BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY)
Musical Supervisor: John Houlihan
The Role of a Music Supervisor with John Houlihan (BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY)
Musical Supervisor: John Houlihan
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
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival London | Directors in Conversation with Charlotte Regan, Alejandra Vasquez, Sam Osborn and Andrew Durham
With: Ana Souza and 4 more
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival London | Directors in Conversation with Charlotte Regan, Alejandra Vasquez, Sam Osborn and Andrew Durham
With: Ana Souza, Sam Osborn, Alejandra Vasquez, Charlotte Regan and Andrew Durham
Event Recording
Working with Your Editor: Collaboration & Workflow with Bridey Elliott & Patrick Lawrence | Presented by Adobe
Panelist: Bridey Elliott and Patrick Lawrence
Working with Your Editor: Collaboration & Workflow with Bridey Elliott & Patrick Lawrence | Presented by Adobe
With: Bridey Elliott and Patrick Lawrence
Michael Showalter Talks Directing Comedy
With: Michael Showalter and Jordana Mollick
Spotlight: Sofia Coppola on PRISCILLA
Panelist: Sofia Coppola
Dispelling Myths About Submitting Your Short to Sundance
With: Heidi Zwicker, Mike Plante and Dilcia Barrera
Spotlight: Emerald Fennell on SALTBURN
With: Emerald Fennell and Katherine Street
Event Recording
Making Your First Feature Film - A Conversation at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
With: Julian Brave NoiseCat and 4 more
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.
Online Meetup with Trey Ellis
With: Trey Ellis, Souvid Datta and Joslyn Rose Lyons
Directing Essentials
Beginner to Intermediate
It's time to jump into the director's chair! In this two course bundle, you will learn the essentials of directing; from how to develop and execute a vision your vision for a project to how to communicate and collaborate with actors.
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.
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.
On Demand Course
Legal & Business Essentials for Filmmakers (On Demand)
Instructor: Elsa Ramo and 2 more
Legal & Business Essentials for Filmmakers (On Demand)
Intermediate
With: Elsa Ramo, Jackie Ward and Sean Pope
Are you a filmmaker hoping to get a better understanding of some of the legal and business terms that come up in the filmmaking process? Are you concerned about rights? Or, how to set up your company? In this On Demand course for both fiction and documentary filmmakers, you will learn the basics of intellectual property, contract terms, corporate structure, financing, packaging, distribution, and more. This course is designed to support you with the critical tools needed to navigate the business.
Master Class
Master Class: Creating a Compelling Pitch Package with Producers Nina Yang Bongiovi (PASSING) & Larissa Rhodes (THE SOCIAL DILEMMA)
Instructor: Nina Yang Bongiovi and Larissa Rhodes
Master Class: Creating a Compelling Pitch Package with Producers Nina Yang Bongiovi (PASSING) & Larissa Rhodes (THE SOCIAL DILEMMA)
With: Nina Yang Bongiovi and Larissa Rhodes
Master Class
Master Class: Creating a Docuseries with Liz Garbus (WHAT HAPPENED MISS SIMONE?) and Dan Cogan (ICARUS)
Instructor: Liz Garbus and Dan Cogan
Master Class: Creating a Docuseries with Liz Garbus (WHAT HAPPENED MISS SIMONE?) and Dan Cogan (ICARUS)
With: Liz Garbus and Dan Cogan
Master Class
Master Class: Film Producing - An Entrepreneurial Approach with Jason Berman (AIR)
Instructor: Jason Berman
Master Class: Film Producing - An Entrepreneurial Approach with Jason Berman (AIR)
Instructor: Jason Berman
Master Class
Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo
With: Elsa Ramo and Sean Pope
Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo
With: Elsa Ramo and Sean Pope
Master Class
Master Class: Funding your Documentary with Caroline von Kuhn (LIKE THE WATER), Anna Godas (CEO of Dogwoof), Jessica Devaney (PRAY AWAY) and More
Panelist: Jessica Devaney and 3 more
Master Class: Funding your Documentary with Caroline von Kuhn (LIKE THE WATER), Anna Godas (CEO of Dogwoof), Jessica Devaney (PRAY AWAY) and More
With: Jessica Devaney, Carrie Lozano, Anna Godas and Noland Walker
Master Class
Master Class: How to Craft a Successful Film or TV Pitch with Jose Acevedo (EVERYTHING'S TRASH) and Giulia Caruso (COLUMBUS)
Panelist: Giulia Caruso and Jose Acevedo
Master Class: How to Craft a Successful Film or TV Pitch with Jose Acevedo (EVERYTHING'S TRASH) and Giulia Caruso (COLUMBUS)
With: Giulia Caruso and Jose Acevedo
Master Class
Master Class: Marketing & Distributing Your Feature Film with Russell Schwartz
With: Russell Schwartz and Patty West
Master Class: Marketing & Distributing Your Feature Film with Russell Schwartz
With: Russell Schwartz and Patty West
Master Class
Master Class: Own Your Voice - Pitch and Present with Confidence with Jackie Miller (President of Bespoken)
Instructor: Jackie Miller
Master Class
Master Class: Pitching for Success with with Jackie Miller (President of Bespoken)
Instructor: Jackie Miller
Master Class: Pitching for Success with with Jackie Miller (President of Bespoken)
Instructor: Jackie Miller
Master Class
Master Class: Post-Production - The Producer's Role with Simon TaufiQue (THE INTERPRETERS), Anja Marquart (THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE) and Mark Steele (HOWL)
With: Simon TaufiQue and 2 more
Master Class: Post-Production - The Producer's Role with Simon TaufiQue (THE INTERPRETERS), Anja Marquart (THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE) and Mark Steele (HOWL)
With: Simon TaufiQue, Mark Steele and Anja Marquardt
Master Class
Master Class: Success on Set - The Producer’s Role with Kara Durrett (HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL), David Hinojosa (STILL ALICE), Jess Wu Calder (ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI) and Alexandra Byer (COLEWELL)
With: Kara Durrett and 3 more
Master Class: Success on Set - The Producer’s Role with Kara Durrett (HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL), David Hinojosa (STILL ALICE), Jess Wu Calder (ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI) and Alexandra Byer (COLEWELL)
With: Kara Durrett, David Hinojosa , Alexandra Byer and Jess Wu Calder
Master Class
Master Class: Navigating International Production
With: Stuart Pollok and Katherine Street
Master Class: Navigating International Production
With: Stuart Pollok and Katherine Street
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
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.
Producing Your Independent Film with Atit Shah (On Demand)
Intermediate
Instructor: Atit Shah
Join us in this On Demand course where we dive into what it means to be a holistic, creative producer, responsible for having a broad view of everything that goes on in the life of a project, creatively and strategically. In this course you will learn about how to approach the development of your project, how and when to form your business, how to create your financing strategy, the producer’s role in production and post-production, and how to navigate film festivals and distribution.
Insider Session
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
With: Kristin Feeley, Shira Rockowitz, Maria Caridad Clement, Andrea Alarcón and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Building and Sustaining Your Career as a Producer with Daniela Taplin Lundberg
With: Daniela Taplin Lundberg and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Building and Sustaining Your Career as a Producer with Daniela Taplin Lundberg
With: Daniela Taplin Lundberg and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Navigating the Independent Film Landscape with Barbara Twist, Executive Director of the Film Festival Alliance
With: Barbara Twist and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio: Navigating the Independent Film Landscape with Barbara Twist, Executive Director of the Film Festival Alliance
With: Barbara Twist and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Pitching Your Documentary for Production Funding
With: Kavery Kaul and Erica Elson
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
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
Spotlight
Spotlight: Creating Social Impact Through Storytelling with Jeff Orlowski and Larissa Rhodes (THE SOCIAL DILEMMA)
Advisor: Jeff Orlowski and Larissa Rhodes
Spotlight: Creating Social Impact Through Storytelling with Jeff Orlowski and Larissa Rhodes (THE SOCIAL DILEMMA)
With: Jeff Orlowski and Larissa Rhodes
Spotlight
Spotlight: Pushing Boundaries in Episodic Animation: A Conversation with ARCANE Creators Christian Linke & Alex Yee
With: Iz Rubinstein and 2 more
Spotlight: Pushing Boundaries in Episodic Animation: A Conversation with ARCANE Creators Christian Linke & Alex Yee
With: Iz Rubinstein, Christian Linke and Alex Yee
Spotlight
Spotlight: Victoria Alonso on Filmmaking in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Advisor: Victoria Alonso
Spotlight: Victoria Alonso on Filmmaking in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Advisor: Victoria Alonso
Video
Protecting Producers with Carrie Lozano, Summer Shelton (MAINE) and Avril Speaks (JINN) | Co-presented by Sundance Institute and WIF Los Angeles
With: Carrie Lozano and 2 more
Protecting Producers with Carrie Lozano, Summer Shelton (MAINE) and Avril Speaks (JINN) | Co-presented by Sundance Institute and WIF Los Angeles
With: Carrie Lozano, Summer Shelton and Avril Speaks
Event Recording
Creator Meetup: How to Run a Sustainable Film Production with Heidi Kindberg (HBO/HBO Max)
With: Heidi Kindberg and Andrew Robinson
Creator Meetup: How to Run a Sustainable Film Production with Heidi Kindberg (HBO/HBO Max)
With: Heidi Kindberg and Andrew Robinson
Advisor Studio: Alix Madigan (WINTER'S BONE) on Producing
Advisor: Alix Madigan
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Allison Carter (EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE) on the Essential Skills of a Successful Producer
Advisor: Allison Rose Carter
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Director Jamila Wignot & Producer Lauren DeFilippo (AILEY) on Prepping Your Documentary
Advisor: Jamila Wignot and Lauren DeFilippo
Advisor Studio: Director Jamila Wignot & Producer Lauren DeFilippo (AILEY) on Prepping Your Documentary
With: Jamila Wignot and Lauren DeFilippo
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: How to Create a Pitch Deck with Jess Devaney (PRAY AWAY) and Mallory Schwartz (THE MORNING SHOW)
With: Jessica Devaney and 2 more
Advisor Studio: How to Create a Pitch Deck with Jess Devaney (PRAY AWAY) and Mallory Schwartz (THE MORNING SHOW)
With: Jessica Devaney, Mallory Schwartz and Patty West
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Natalie Metzger (THUNDER ROAD) on Finding and Building a Successful Production Crew
Advisor: Natalie Metzger
Advisor Studio: Natalie Qasabian on Producing SEARCHING
Advisor: Natalie Qasabian
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Rafael Agustín (JANE THE VIRGIN) on Pitching a TV Series
Advisor: Rafael Agustín
Advisor Studio: Rafael Agustín (JANE THE VIRGIN) on Pitching a TV Series
Advisor: Rafael Agustín
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Staying Relevant in an Evolving Film Industry with Brian Newman & Ted Hope
Advisor: Ted Hope and Brian Newman
Advisor Studio: Staying Relevant in an Evolving Film Industry with Brian Newman & Ted Hope
With: Ted Hope and Brian Newman
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | Creating Cinematic Story through Music & Ambiance with Saul Williams (NEPTUNE FROST) & more
With: Saul Williams and 2 more
Conversations from the Sundance Film Festival | Creating Cinematic Story through Music & Ambiance with Saul Williams (NEPTUNE FROST) & more
With: Saul Williams, Drum & Lace and Daniel Hart
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Decolonizing the Artistic Approach with Kerry Warkia (WARU)
With: Kerry Warkia
Event Recording
El Cine en Latinoamérica y la Visión de los Productores con Benjamin Domenech (ZAMA), Fernando Epstein (MONOS), y Agustina Chiarino (MONOS)
With: Carlos A. Gutiérrez and 3 more
El Cine en Latinoamérica y la Visión de los Productores con Benjamin Domenech (ZAMA), Fernando Epstein (MONOS), y Agustina Chiarino (MONOS)
With: Carlos A. Gutiérrez, Benjamin Domenech, Fernando Epstein and Agustina Chiarino
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Iterative Practice and Collaboration with Sarah Ellis, Nick Fortugno & more
Panelist: Katerina (Kat) Cizek and 3 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Iterative Practice and Collaboration with Sarah Ellis, Nick Fortugno & more
With: Katerina (Kat) Cizek, Nick Fortugno, Melissa Painter and Sarah Ellis
Video
Inclusive Producing with ReFrame: Producers share their best practices with Stephanie Allain (DEAR WHITE PEOPLE) & more
Panelist: Andria Wilson Mirza and 2 more
Inclusive Producing with ReFrame: Producers share their best practices with Stephanie Allain (DEAR WHITE PEOPLE) & more
With: Andria Wilson Mirza, Stephanie Allain and Alex Schmider
Event Recording
Independent Film Financing: Past, Present, Future with Mynette Louie (SWALLOW), Ina Finchman (STRAY), & Nikkia Moulterie (NANNY)
With: Carrie Lozano and 3 more
Independent Film Financing: Past, Present, Future with Mynette Louie (SWALLOW), Ina Finchman (STRAY), & Nikkia Moulterie (NANNY)
With: Carrie Lozano, Mynette Louie, Ina Finchman and Nikkia Moulterie
A Producer is Always Selling with Anthony Bregman (THE HALF OF IT)
With: Anthony Bregman
Video
Build and Sustain Your Producing Career with Carly Hugo and Matt Parker (LOVELESS)
Producer: Carly Hugo and Matt Parker
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.
Video
Creative Producers: Best Practices for Pitching with Peter Saraf (LOVING), Mary Jane Skalski (AMERICAN ANIMALS), and Josh Penn (MONSTERS AND MEN)
Producer: Josh Penn and 2 more
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 Producers share their best practices for giving a pitch and making it count.
Video
Creative Producing with Mary Jane Skalski (AMERICAN ANIMALS) & Natalie Qasabian (SEARCHING)
Producer: Mary Jane Skalski and Natalie Qasabian
Creative Producing with Mary Jane Skalski (AMERICAN ANIMALS) & Natalie Qasabian (SEARCHING)
With: Mary Jane Skalski and Natalie Qasabian
Accomplished Producer Mary Jane Skalski reveals the essential nature of mentorship with emerging Producer Natalie Qasabian.
Video
Creative Producing with Stephanie Allain (BURNING SANDS): Indies, Studios, Networks
Producer: Stephanie Allain
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.
Video
Establishing Sustainable Fees with Nonfiction Producer Jessica Devaney (PRAY AWAY)
Producer: Jessica Devaney
Establishing Sustainable Fees with Nonfiction Producer Jessica Devaney (PRAY AWAY)
Producer: Jessica Devaney
Because of pressure to keep costs low, nonfiction directors and producers often don't take fees. Established documentary producer Jessica Devaney shares how she builds fees into her budgets so that she and her directors can more sustainably work as filmmakers, and why you should place monetary value on your work.
Event Recording
Producing Change with Nina Jacobson & Brad Simpson (CRAZY RICH ASIANS, HUNGER GAMES)
With: Moira Griffin and 2 more
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
Film Financing in Uncertain Times with Kevin Iwashina (CHEF’S TABLE) & more | Co-Presented by WIF Los Angeles
With: Karim Ahmad and 3 more
Film Financing in Uncertain Times with Kevin Iwashina (CHEF’S TABLE) & more | Co-Presented by WIF Los Angeles
With: Karim Ahmad, Heather Rae, Kevin Iwashina and Carrie Lozano
Video
How to Build Your Career As a Creative Producer with Nina Yang Bongiovi (DOPE), Effie Brown (REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES), and Diane Williams
Producer: Effie Brown and 2 more
How to Build Your Career As a Creative Producer with Nina Yang Bongiovi (DOPE), Effie Brown (REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES), and Diane Williams
With: Effie Brown, Diana Williams and Nina Yang Bongiovi
Veteran Producers share their advice on getting started as a producer and staying in the game
Producer Sev Ohanian (SEARCHING) on Developing & Building Relationships
Producer: Sev Ohanian
Video
The Basics of Budgeting Fiction Films with Natalie Metzger (GREENER GRASS)
Advisor : Natalie Metzger
The Basics of Budgeting Fiction Films with Natalie Metzger (GREENER GRASS)
Advisor : Natalie Metzger
Video
The Rise of Documentaries with Kevin Iwashina (JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI)
Documentarian : Kevin Iwashina
The Rise of Documentaries with Kevin Iwashina (JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI)
Documentarian : Kevin Iwashina
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Creative Producing - From Pitch to Picture with Carol Baum
With: Carol Baum and Patty West
Advisor Studio: Creative Producing - From Pitch to Picture with Carol Baum
With: Carol Baum and Patty West
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Inside Marvel Studios - A High-Level Perspective with Nate Moore
Panelist: Nate Moore
Advisor Studio: Inside Marvel Studios - A High-Level Perspective with Nate Moore
Panelist: Nate Moore
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Inside Hello Sunshine - A High-Level Perspective with Lauren Neustadter
With: Lauren Neustadter and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Inside Hello Sunshine - A High-Level Perspective with Lauren Neustadter
With: Lauren Neustadter and Katherine Street
Event Recording
Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Native Lab Fellowship and Graton Collab Artist Opportunities
With: Adam Piron and 4 more
Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Native Lab Fellowship and Graton Collab Artist Opportunities
With: Adam Piron, Ianeta Le'i, Anpa'o Locke, Jana Schmieding and Katherine Street
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.
Master Class
Master Class: Doc Filmmaking: Finding and Shaping Your Story with Roger Ross Williams (GOD LOVES UGANDA)
Instructor: Roger Ross WIlliams
Master Class: Doc Filmmaking: Finding and Shaping Your Story with Roger Ross Williams (GOD LOVES UGANDA)
Instructor: Roger Ross WIlliams
Master Class
Master Class: Documentary Editing Fundamentals with Jacob Bricca, ACE (MISSING IN BROOKS COUNTY)
Instructor: Jacob Bricca
Master Class: Documentary Editing Fundamentals with Jacob Bricca, ACE (MISSING IN BROOKS COUNTY)
Instructor: Jacob Bricca
Master Class
Master Class: Documentary Filmmaking with Jennifer Fox (THE TALE)
Instructor: Jennifer Fox
Master Class: Documentary Filmmaking with Jennifer Fox (THE TALE)
Instructor: Jennifer Fox
Master Class
Master Class: Documentary Filmmaking: Navigating Truth and Ethics with Dawn Porter (JOHN LEWIS: GOOD TROUBLE)
Instructor: Dawn Porter
Master Class
Master Class: Writing Your Documentary Script with Mark Monroe (ICARUS, THE COVE)
Instructor: Mark Monroe
Master Class: Writing Your Documentary Script with Mark Monroe (ICARUS, THE COVE)
Instructor: Mark Monroe
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).
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.
Live Online Event
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
With: Mohammadreza Eyni, Sara Khaki and Soheil Rezayazdi
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
Spotlight
Spotlight: Crafting Authentic Narratives in Documentary with Matthew Heineman
With: Matthew Heineman and Patty West
Spotlight: Crafting Authentic Narratives in Documentary with Matthew Heineman
With: Matthew Heineman and Patty West
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
Spotlight
Spotlight: Creating Your Artistic Process with Morgan Neville (PIECE BY PIECE)
With: Morgan Neville and Katherine Street
Spotlight: Creating Your Artistic Process with Morgan Neville (PIECE BY PIECE)
With: Morgan Neville and Katherine Street
Inside the Edit with BIPOC Doc Editors: SPERMWORLD
With: Daniel Garber, Emily Yue and Soheil Rezayazdi
Event Recording
Festival Spotlight 2025: Advocacy Meets AI with FREE LEONARD PELTIER
With: Jhane Myers and 3 more
Festival Spotlight 2025: Advocacy Meets AI with FREE LEONARD PELTIER
With: Jhane Myers, David France, Jesse Short Bull and Soheil Rezayazdi
Event Recording
Festival Spotlight 2025: A Conversation on Art, Love, and Legacy with COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT
With: Jessica Hargrave and 2 more
Festival Spotlight 2025: A Conversation on Art, Love, and Legacy with COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT
With: Jessica Hargrave, Ryan White and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Navigating Generative AI with the Archival Producers Alliance Tool Kit
With: Briana Bierman and 2 more
Advisor Studio: Navigating Generative AI with the Archival Producers Alliance Tool Kit
With: Briana Bierman, Rachel Antell and Soheil Rezayazdi
Spotlight
Spotlight: Documenting Digital Lives with Lauren Greenfield (SOCIAL STUDIES)
With: Lauren Greenfield and Soheil Rezayazdi
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
Video
Profiles in Indie Distribution: Harnessing Data for Audience Discovery with Jolt and CAN'T LOOK AWAY
With: Matthew O’Neill and 2 more
Profiles in Indie Distribution: Harnessing Data for Audience Discovery with Jolt and CAN'T LOOK AWAY
With: Matthew O’Neill, Tara Hein-Phillips and Soheil Rezayazdi
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
Spotlight
Spotlight: Rory Kennedy (DOWNFALL: THE CASE AGAINST BOEING) on Crafting Documentary Films that Explore the Urgent Social Issues of Our Time
Documentary Filmmaker: Rory Kennedy
Spotlight: Rory Kennedy (DOWNFALL: THE CASE AGAINST BOEING) on Crafting Documentary Films that Explore the Urgent Social Issues of Our Time
Documentary Filmmaker: Rory Kennedy
Event Recording
Conversation from the Sundance Film Festival Asia | Documentary Filmmakers Sushmit Ghosh & Rintu Thomas (WRITING WITH FIRE), Natalia Almada (USERS), and Debbie Lum (SEEKING ASIAN FEMALE)
With: Kim Yutani and 5 more
Conversation from the Sundance Film Festival Asia | Documentary Filmmakers Sushmit Ghosh & Rintu Thomas (WRITING WITH FIRE), Natalia Almada (USERS), and Debbie Lum (SEEKING ASIAN FEMALE)
With: Kim Yutani, Heidi Zwicker, Sushmit Ghosh, Natalia Almada, Rintu Thomas and Debbie Lum
Event Recording
Documentary Storytelling with Care: Working with Vulnerable Protagonists & Sources with Robert Greene (PROCESSION), Daresha Kyi (MAMA BEARS), Daffodil Altan & Gisela Pérez de Acha (FRONTLINE)
With: Carrie Lozano and 4 more
Documentary Storytelling with Care: Working with Vulnerable Protagonists & Sources with Robert Greene (PROCESSION), Daresha Kyi (MAMA BEARS), Daffodil Altan & Gisela Pérez de Acha (FRONTLINE)
With: Carrie Lozano, Robert Greene, Daresha Kyi, Daffodil Altan and Gisela Pérez de Acha
Event Recording
Virtual Documentary Filmmaking Session with Cecilia Aldarondo (MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART), Jacqueline Olive (ALWAYS IN SEASON), and More | Supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
With: Kristin Feeley and 7 more
Virtual Documentary Filmmaking Session with Cecilia Aldarondo (MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART), Jacqueline Olive (ALWAYS IN SEASON), and More | Supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
With: Kristin Feeley, Bob Edwards, Hajnal Molnar-Szakacs, Cecilia Aldarondo, Paola Mottura, Don Bernier, Jacqueline Olive and Eva Rinaldi
Event Recording
Creator Meetup: Taking Care of Your Mental Health On & Off Set with Malikkah Rollins, MSW
With: Malikkah Rollins and Kristin Feeley
Creator Meetup: Taking Care of Your Mental Health On & Off Set with Malikkah Rollins, MSW
With: Malikkah Rollins and Kristin Feeley
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Geeta Gandbhir (APART) on Documentary Interview Techniques
Advisor: Geeta Gandbhir
Advisor Studio: Geeta Gandbhir (APART) on Documentary Interview Techniques
Advisor: Geeta Gandbhir
Event Recording
Hibridaciones: Jô Serfaty sobre el guión y puesta en escena entre ficción y documental
With: Jô Serfaty and Marta Garcia
Hibridaciones: Jô Serfaty sobre el guión y puesta en escena entre ficción y documental
With: Jô Serfaty and Marta Garcia
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
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Empowering Change Through Documentary Filmmaking with Shiori Ito (BLACK BOX DIARIES)
With: Shiori Ito and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Empowering Change Through Documentary Filmmaking with Shiori Ito (BLACK BOX DIARIES)
With: Shiori Ito and Katherine Street
On Demand Course
Audio Storytelling: From Idea to Audience - Presented by Audible (On Demand)
Instructor: Ann Heppermann and 4 more
Audio Storytelling: From Idea to Audience - Presented by Audible (On Demand)
Beginner
With: Ann Heppermann, Blaine Morris, Christabel Nsiah-Buadi, Diandra Pendleton-Thompson and Timothy Warner
Navigating AI in Filmmaking (On Demand)
Beginner
With: Adam Bhala Lough, AX Mina, Bryan Hill, Chris Perez, Julius Pryor IV, Michaela Ternasky-Holland, Quinn Halleck, Seth Piezas and Verena Puhm
Great filmmaking evolves with technology, and AI is transforming how stories are told, produced, and shared. To stay current in this rapidly changing industry, artists need to understand these new technologies. This On Demand course will equip you with practical knowledge and insights from industry professionals that will help you explore how AI can support your creative vision without compromising your voice.
Event Recording
Designing Sound & Score with Nia DaCosta, Laura Karpman, and Katy Wood on THE MARVELS | Presented by The Dolby Institute
With: Nia Dacosta and 3 more
Designing Sound & Score with Nia DaCosta, Laura Karpman, and Katy Wood on THE MARVELS | Presented by The Dolby Institute
With: Nia Dacosta, Laura Karpman, Katy Wood and Glenn Kiser
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.
Master Class
Master Class: Building Your Online Presence for Filmmakers with Digital Strategist Ryan Davis
With: Ryan Ann Davis and 3 more
Master Class: Building Your Online Presence for Filmmakers with Digital Strategist Ryan Davis
With: Ryan Ann Davis, Al’n Duong, Amie Simon and Bao Tran
Master Class
Master Class: Creating Branded Content with Stacy Fuller of Refinery 29
With: Stacy Fuller and 5 more
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: Filmmaker's Legal Toolkit: From Protecting IP Through Negotiating Distribution with Janis Nelson, Cory Field, Victoria Cook, Michael Donaldson, Chris Perez, and Raymond Tambe
With: Janis Nelson and 6 more
Master Class: Filmmaker's Legal Toolkit: From Protecting IP Through Negotiating Distribution with Janis Nelson, Cory Field, Victoria Cook, Michael Donaldson, Chris Perez, and Raymond Tambe
With: Janis Nelson, Corey Field, Victoria Cook, Michael Donaldson, Chris Perez, Raymond Tambe and Patty West
Master Class
Master Class: Launching and Managing Your Creative Business with Financial Expert Amy Smith
With: Amy Smith and Patty West
Master Class: Launching and Managing Your Creative Business with Financial Expert Amy Smith
With: Amy Smith and Patty West
Master Class
Master Class: Tax Basics for Creatives with Elaine Grogan Luttrull, CPA
Instructor: Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Master Class: Tax Basics for Creatives with Elaine Grogan Luttrull, CPA
Instructor: Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Master Class
Master Class: Thriving as a Woman in Leadership with Pat Mitchell and Karyn Kusama (GIRLFIGHT)
Instructor: Pat Mitchell and Karyn Kusama
Master Class: Thriving as a Woman in Leadership with Pat Mitchell and Karyn Kusama (GIRLFIGHT)
With: Pat Mitchell and Karyn Kusama
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
Master Class
Master Class: Creative Distribution - Bringing Your Film to Your Audience
With: Jon Reiss
Pitching Yourself & Your Work (On Demand)
Beginner to Intermediate
With: Ilyse McKimmie, Jandiz Estrada Cardoso, John Patton Ford, DuBois Ashong, Randy McKinnon, Rebecca Murga and Christina K. Licud
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Inside Higher Ground Productions founded by Barack and Michelle Obama: A Conversation with Tonia Davis
With: Tonia Davis and Katherine Street
Advisor Studio: Inside Higher Ground Productions founded by Barack and Michelle Obama: A Conversation with Tonia Davis
With: Tonia Davis and Katherine Street
Event Recording
Travel Security for Filmmakers with the Freedom of the Press Foundation
With: Davis Erin Anderson
Travel Security for Filmmakers with the Freedom of the Press Foundation
With: Davis Erin Anderson
Event Recording
Insider Session: Applying to Sundance Collab’s Cultural Impact Residency
With: Alejandra López and 3 more
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
Digital Security for Filmmakers with the Freedom of the Press Foundation
With: Davis Erin Anderson and Soheil Rezayazdi
Spotlight
Spotlight: Reggie Butler on Sustaining Yourself as an Artist & Designing a Vision for Your Life's Work
Panelist: Reggie Butler
Spotlight: Hasan Minhaj on Changing the World Through Comedy
Advisor: Hasan Minhaj
Event Recording
Creator Meetup: Navigating Your First Major Film Festival with Kara Durrett (HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL) and Chase Joynt (NO ORDINARY MAN)
Panelist: Kara Durrett and Chase Joynt
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Financial Planning for Creatives: From Taxes to Retirement with Creative Capital
Panelist: Tamara Bates and Aliza Shvarts
Advisor Studio: Financial Planning for Creatives: From Taxes to Retirement with Creative Capital
With: Tamara Bates and Aliza Shvarts
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Josh Goldenberg on Breaking into the Business and Building Your Career
Advisor: Josh Goldenberg
Advisor Studio: Josh Goldenberg on Breaking into the Business and Building Your Career
Advisor: Josh Goldenberg
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Kelly Bush Novak on Developing Your Personal Brand
Advisor: Kelly Bush Novak
Advisor Studio: Kelly Bush Novak on Developing Your Personal Brand
Advisor: Kelly Bush Novak
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Kevin Iwashina (WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR) on the Business of Filmmaking Post-COVID
Advisor: Kevin Iwashina
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Kisha Imani Cameron (MIKE TYSON: THE KNOCKOUT) on Navigating Imposter Syndrome & Building Confidence as an Artist
Advisor: Kisha Imani Cameron
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Matt McCormick (BUZZ ONE FOUR) & Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck (WHEN SHE RUNS) on Distributing Your Short
Advisor: Matt McCormick and Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck
Advisor Studio: Matt McCormick (BUZZ ONE FOUR) & Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck (WHEN SHE RUNS) on Distributing Your Short
With: Matt McCormick and Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Negotiating Strategies for Creators with Victoria Cook
With: Victoria Cook and Patty West
Advisor Studio: Negotiating Strategies for Creators with Victoria Cook
With: Victoria Cook and Patty West
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Suzanne Lyons (THE CALLING) on the Art of Networking
Advisor: Suzanne Lyons
Advisor Studio: Suzanne Lyons (THE CALLING) on the Art of Networking
Advisor: Suzanne Lyons
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Financial Wellness in the Arts with Elaine Grogan Luttrull
With: Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Financial Wellness in the Arts with Elaine Grogan Luttrull
With: Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Event Recording
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | The Business of Buying and Selling TV with Carrie Gillogly & more
Panelist: Kathryn Tyus-Adair and 3 more
Conversations from the Sundance Labs | The Business of Buying and Selling TV with Carrie Gillogly & more
With: Kathryn Tyus-Adair, Carrie Gillogly, Yvette Urbina and Justin Rosenblatt
Video
(Re)Imagining the Future of Independent Film with Andrea Riseborough (NANCY), Lena Waithe (MASTER OF NONE) & more
With: Tabitha Jackson and 5 more
(Re)Imagining the Future of Independent Film with Andrea Riseborough (NANCY), Lena Waithe (MASTER OF NONE) & more
With: Tabitha Jackson, Andrea Riseborough, Lena Waithe, Jeff Deutchman, Julia Oh and Mathieu Ajan
Event Recording
Coping with COVID: Financial Strategies for Creatives with Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Instructor: Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Coping with COVID: Financial Strategies for Creatives with Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Instructor: Elaine Grogan Luttrull
Video
Independent Filmmaking: Building Community and taking advantage of regional resources with Luis Puente and Robert Machoian, and Virginia Pearce
Advisor: Robert Machoian and 2 more
Independent Filmmaking: Building Community and taking advantage of regional resources with Luis Puente and Robert Machoian, and Virginia Pearce
With: Robert Machoian, Luis Puente and Virginia Pearce
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Navigating a Career as a Cinematographer with Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC and Rachel Morrison, ASC
Panelist: Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC and Rachel Morrison, ASC
Advisor Studio: Navigating a Career as a Cinematographer with Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC and Rachel Morrison, ASC
With: Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC and Rachel Morrison, ASC
Video
Graton Fellowship for Artists from California-Based Tribes Information Session
With: Adam Piron and 3 more
Graton Fellowship for Artists from California-Based Tribes Information Session
With: Adam Piron, Ianeta Le'i, Charine Gonzales and Katherine Street
The Industry: A Crash Course (On Demand)
Beginner
Instructor: Tessa Blake
If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move, this On Demand course is your roadmap, and by the end, it will equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to take charge of your career. No matter where you are in your journey, The Industry: A Crash Course will help you take the next step with clarity and purpose.