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Jan9
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
January 9, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
In this Advisor Studio, scholar and curator Leonard Cortana will discuss in depth the art and nature of the post-screening Q&A, what filmmakers need to do to prepare, tips on how to steer the conversation to create an enlightening and positive experience, and best practices for creating meaningful connections with the audience.
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.
Recently Added Producing Courses and Events
Insider Session
Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Producers Track Programs
With: Shira Rockowitz and 4 more
Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Producers Track Programs
With: Shira Rockowitz, Maria Caridad Clement, Andrea Alarcón, Kristin Feeley and Katherine Street
Feb18
Spotlight
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski
With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson
Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski
February 18, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson
In this hour-long conversation for filmmakers of all levels, you’ll get a chance to ask questions about producing and directing some of Hollywood’s biggest films. Joseph Kosinski will discuss crafting memorable heroes, bringing his unique take to existing IP, and directing thrilling action sequences.
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
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
Jan9
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement
January 9, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
In this Advisor Studio, scholar and curator Leonard Cortana will discuss in depth the art and nature of the post-screening Q&A, what filmmakers need to do to prepare, tips on how to steer the conversation to create an enlightening and positive experience, and best practices for creating meaningful connections with the audience.
Event Recording
Toward Trans Possibilities: Transgender Storytelling with Nava Mau
With: Nava Mau and Moi Santos
Toward Trans Possibilities: Transgender Storytelling with Nava Mau
With: Nava Mau and Moi Santos
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
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 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
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
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.
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
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
Master Class
Master Class: Navigating International Production
With: Stuart Pollok and Katherine Street
Master Class: Navigating International Production
With: Stuart Pollok 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
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.
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