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Jan8
Advisor Studio
2:00PM - 3:00PM (PST)
Writing a Great Screenplay and Building a Career with John August
With: John August and Erica Elson
Writing a Great Screenplay and Building a Career with John August
January 8, 2026
2:00PM - 3:00PM (PST)
2:00PM - 3:00PM (PST)
With: John August and Erica Elson
In this interactive 60-minute session, August, a frequent advisor at the Sundance Institute Screenwriting Lab, will share indispensable industry insights through both an independent and studio lens. Whether you’re an aspiring screenwriter ready to launch your career or a seasoned professional seeking to gain new industry insights, join us for a presentation that illuminates the path to a successful screenwriting career.
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.
The Industry: A Crash Course
Beginner to Intermediate
With: Tessa Blake and Christina K. Licud
If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move breaking into TV, this four-week course is your roadmap to success. By the end of it, you’ll be well-equipped with the tools, strategies, and confidence to take charge of your career.
Recently Added Career and Business Courses and Events
The Industry: A Crash Course
Beginner to Intermediate
With: Tessa Blake and Christina K. Licud
If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move breaking into TV, this four-week course is your roadmap to success. By the end of it, you’ll be well-equipped with the tools, strategies, and confidence to take charge of your career.
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
Jan8
Advisor Studio
2:00PM - 3:00PM (PST)
Writing a Great Screenplay and Building a Career with John August
With: John August and Erica Elson
Writing a Great Screenplay and Building a Career with John August
January 8, 2026
2:00PM - 3:00PM (PST)
2:00PM - 3:00PM (PST)
With: John August and Erica Elson
In this interactive 60-minute session, August, a frequent advisor at the Sundance Institute Screenwriting Lab, will share indispensable industry insights through both an independent and studio lens. Whether you’re an aspiring screenwriter ready to launch your career or a seasoned professional seeking to gain new industry insights, join us for a presentation that illuminates the path to a successful screenwriting career.
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.
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
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
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
Advisor Studio
Advisor Studio: Crafting Bone-Chilling Horror Beat Sheets with Beth Bruckner O’Brien
With: Beth Bruckner O’Brien and Soheil Rezayazdi
Advisor Studio: Crafting Bone-Chilling Horror Beat Sheets with Beth Bruckner O’Brien
With: Beth Bruckner O’Brien and Soheil Rezayazdi
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
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
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.
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: 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