Video Library

Insider Session: Submitting Your Short to the Sundance Film Festival

Mike Plante

Senior Programmer for Short Film, Sundance Film Festival

Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of the Pitch with Patricia Resnick

Patricia Resnick

Writer / Producer

Advisor Studio: Navigating the Independent Film Landscape with Barbara Twist, Executive Director of the Film Festival Alliance

Barbara Twist

Advisor Studio: Building and Sustaining Your Career as a Producer with Daniela Taplin Lundberg

Daniela Taplin Lundberg

Master Class: Crafting Impactful Pitch Decks for Film & TV with Alexandra Barreto, Taylor Feltner, and DMA Anderson | presented by IMDbPro

Taylor Feltner

Advisor Studio: Creating Safe and Authentic Performances with Intimacy Coordinator Marci Liroff

Marci Liroff

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Feature Film Development Track with Sean Wang

Sean Wang

Feature Film Program Alum

Advisor Studio: Inside Higher Ground Productions founded by Barack and Michelle Obama: A Conversation with Tonia Davis

Tonia Davis

Panelist

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Episodic Lab

Jandiz Estrada Cardoso

Director, Episodic Program

Event Recorrding

Insider Session: Applying to the Ignite Challenge

Toby Brooks

Assistant Director, Ignite Program

Video Bundle

Advisor Studio: Navigating a Career as a Cinematographer with Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC and Rachel Morrison, ASC

Polly Morgan, ASC, BSC

Panelist

Working with Your Editor: Collaboration & Workflow with Bridey Elliott & Patrick Lawrence | Presented by Adobe

Bridey Elliott

Panelist

Independent Filmmaking: Building Community and taking advantage of regional resources with Luis Puente and Robert Machoian, and Virginia Pearce

Robert Machoian

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Staying Relevant in an Evolving Film Industry with Brian Newman & Ted Hope

Ted Hope

Advisor

Spotlight: Hasan Minhaj on Changing the World Through Comedy

Hasan Minhaj

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Climate Storytelling: How to promote sustainability from script to screen with Daniel Hinerfeld, Kat Coiro (SHE-HULK), Kimberly Burnick, Sam Enoch, and Sheila Morovati

Kimberly Burnick

Panelist

Master Class: Thriving as a Woman in Leadership with Pat Mitchell and Karyn Kusama (GIRLFIGHT)

Pat Mitchell

Instructor

Inclusive Producing with ReFrame: Producers share their best practices with Stephanie Allain (DEAR WHITE PEOPLE) & more

Andria Wilson Mirza

Panelist

Advisor Studio: Financial Planning for Creatives: From Taxes to Retirement with Creative Capital

Tamara Bates

Panelist

Master Class: Succeeding in the Writers' Room with Niceole Levy (THE BANKER)

Niceole Levy

Instructor

Master Class: Finding and Negotiating Distribution for Your Film with Elsa Ramo

Elsa Ramo

Instructor

Master Class: Jumpstart Your TV Writing Career with Kelly Edwards (OUR KIND OF PEOPLE)

Kelly Edwards

Instructor

Advisor Studio: How to Create a Pitch Deck with Jess Devaney (PRAY AWAY) and Mallory Schwartz (THE MORNING SHOW)

Jessica Devaney

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Negotiating Strategies for Creators with Victoria Cook

Victoria Cook

Advisor

Independent Film Financing: Past, Present, Future with Mynette Louie (SWALLOW), Ina Finchman (STRAY), & Nikkia Moulterie (NANNY)

Carrie Lozano

Moderator

Spotlight: Reggie Butler on Sustaining Yourself as an Artist & Designing a Vision for Your Life's Work

Reggie Butler

Panelist

Master Class: Launching and Managing Your Creative Business with Financial Expert Amy Smith

Amy Smith

Instructor

Creator Meetup: Taking Care of Your Mental Health On & Off Set with Malikkah Rollins, MSW

Malikkah Rollins

Panelist

Advisor Studio: Matt McCormick (BUZZ ONE FOUR) & Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck (WHEN SHE RUNS) on Distributing Your Short

Matt McCormick

Advisor

Master Class: How to Craft a Successful Film or TV Pitch with Jose Acevedo (EVERYTHING'S TRASH) and Giulia Caruso (COLUMBUS)

Giulia Caruso

Panelist

El Cine en Latinoamérica y la Visión de los Productores con Benjamin Domenech (ZAMA), Fernando Epstein (MONOS), y Agustina Chiarino (MONOS)

Carlos A. Gutiérrez

Moderador/Moderator

Master Class: Building Your Online Presence for Filmmakers with Digital Strategist Ryan Davis

Ryan Ann Davis

Instructor

Advisor Studio: Kisha Imani Cameron (MIKE TYSON: THE KNOCKOUT) on Navigating Imposter Syndrome & Building Confidence as an Artist

Kisha Imani Cameron

Advisor

Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Pitching Your TV Pilot with Steven Canals (POSE)

Jandiz Estrada Cardoso

Moderator

Creator Meetup: Navigating Your First Major Film Festival with Kara Durrett (HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL) and Chase Joynt (NO ORDINARY MAN)

Kara Durrett

Panelist

Master Class: How to Find Representation for Writers and Directors with Rebecca Sun (The Hollywood Reporter), Melissa Breaux, Adam Marshall, Christina Chou, and Elsa Ramo

Rebecca Sun

Moderator

Advisor Studio: Suzanne Lyons (THE CALLING) on the Art of Networking

Suzanne Lyons

Advisor

Advisor Studio: JaNeika & JaSheika James (BEL-AIR) on Breaking In and Sustaining a Successful Career in Television

JaNeika & JaSheika James

Advisors

Advisor Studio: Simone Ling (MOSQUITA Y MARI) on Navigating Labs, Grants and Resources in the Independent Film Space

Simone Ling

Advisor

Creator Meetup: Storytelling & Changing Culture with Heather Rae and Michelle Satter

Heather Rae

Producer

Advisor Studio: Kevin Iwashina (WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR) on the Business of Filmmaking Post-COVID

Kevin Iwashina

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Kelly Bush Novak on Developing Your Personal Brand

Kelly Bush Novak

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Allison Carter (EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE) on the Essential Skills of a Successful Producer

Allison Rose Carter

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Rafael Agustín (JANE THE VIRGIN) on Pitching a TV Series

Rafael Agustín

Advisor

Advisor Studio: The Black List's Franklin Leonard on Building Your Career as a Screenwriter

Franklin Leonard

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Peter Biegen (THE MIST) on the TV Writers' Room

Peter Biegen

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Natalie Qasabian on Producing SEARCHING

Natalie Qasabian

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Josh Goldenberg on Breaking into the Business and Building Your Career

Josh Goldenberg

Advisor

Advisor Studio: John Lopez (SEVEN SECONDS) on Writing for TV

John Lopez

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Edson Oda (NINE DAYS) on Making Your First Feature

Edson Shundi Oda

Advisor

Advisor Studio: Alix Madigan (WINTER'S BONE) on Producing

Alix Madigan

Advisor

Conversations from the Sundance Labs | Financial Wellness in the Arts with Elaine Grogan Luttrull

Elaine Grogan Luttrull

Spotlight: Victoria Alonso on Filmmaking in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Victoria Alonso

Advisor

Protecting Producers with Carrie Lozano, Summer Shelton (MAINE) and Avril Speaks (JINN) | Co-presented by Sundance Institute and WIF Los Angeles

Carrie Lozano

Director, Sundance Documentary Film Program and Artist Programs

Master Class: Building your Story Soundscape with Music and Sound with Peter Golub (THE GREAT DEBATERS), Hildur Gu∂nadóttir (JOKER) and More | Presented by the Dolby Institute

Peter Golub

Moderator

The Basics of Web Monetization | Presented by Coil

Master Class: Post-Production - The Producer's Role with Simon TaufiQue (THE INTERPRETERS), Anja Marquart (THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE) and Mark Steele (HOWL)

Simon Taufique

Instructor

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)

Kara Durrett

Panelist

Spotlight: In Conversation with Showrunner Prentice Penny (INSECURE) | Presented by In the Cut

Conversations from the Sundance Labs | The Business of Buying and Selling TV with Carrie Gillogly & more

Kathryn Tyus-Adair

Panelist

Spotlight: Patty Jenkins: From MONSTER to WONDER WOMAN

Patty Jenkins

Writer / Director

Master Class: Creating a Docuseries with Liz Garbus (WHAT HAPPENED MISS SIMONE?) and Dan Cogan (ICARUS)

Liz Garbus

Instructor

Master Class: Tax Basics for Creatives with Elaine Grogan Luttrull, CPA

Elaine Grogan Luttrull

Instructor

Spotlight: Chloé Zhao (NOMADLAND, ETERNALS) on Finding Your Way as a Filmmaker

Chloé Zhao

Writer / Director / Producer

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

Mike Plante

Senior Programmer for Short Film, Sundance Film Festival

The Indigenous List Webinar with Franklin Leonard and Crystal Echohawk | Co-presented by The Black List and IllumiNative

Franklin Leonard

Producer / Commentator / Professor / Entrepreneur

Master Class: Marketing & Distributing Your Feature Film with Russell Schwartz

Russell Schwartz

Instructor

(Re)Imagining the Future of Independent Film with Andrea Riseborough (NANCY), Lena Waithe (MASTER OF NONE) & more

Tabitha Jackson

Moderator

Master Class: Creating a Compelling Pitch Package with Producers Nina Yang Bongiovi (PASSING) & Larissa Rhodes (THE SOCIAL DILEMMA)

Nina Yang Bongiovi

Instructor

Coping with COVID: Financial Strategies for Creatives with Elaine Grogan Luttrull

Elaine Grogan Luttrull

Instructor

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

Kristin Feeley

Interim Director, Documentary Film Program

Changing the Cultural Narrative with Heather Rae (FROZEN RIVER)

Heather Rae

Producer

Film Financing in Uncertain Times with Kevin Iwashina (CHEF’S TABLE) & more | Co-Presented by WIF Los Angeles

Karim Ahmad

Moderator

Master Class: Creating Branded Content with Stacy Fuller of Refinery 29

Stacy Fuller

Advisor

Master Class: Social Activism Through Storytelling with Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk (AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER)

Bonni Cohen

Co-Instructor

From Shorts to Showrunner with Desiree Akhavan (THE BISEXUAL)

Desiree Akhavan

Writer, Director

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

Janis Nelson

Producer Sev Ohanian (SEARCHING) on Developing & Building Relationships

Sev Ohanian

Producer

Master Class: Pitching for Success with with Jackie Miller (President of Bespoken)

Jackie Miller

Instructor

The Rise of Documentaries with Kevin Iwashina (JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI)

Kevin Iwashina

Documentarian

Master Class: From Short to Feature Film with Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD)

Jim Cummings

Instructor

How to Build Your Career As a Creative Producer with Nina Yang Bongiovi (DOPE), Effie Brown (REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES), and Diane Williams

Effie Brown

Producer

Spotlight: Making the $3 Movie with The Duplass Brothers

Mark Duplass

Filmmaker/ Actor

A Producer is Always Selling with Anthony Bregman (THE HALF OF IT)

Anthony Bregman

From Webseries to Emmy Nomination with James Bland (GIANTS) & Deniese Davis (INSECURE) | Co-Hosted by The Blackhouse

Deniese Davis

Panelist

Master Class: Own Your Voice - Pitch and Present with Confidence with Jackie Miller (President of Bespoken)

Jackie Miller

Instructor

Build and Sustain Your Producing Career with Carly Hugo and Matt Parker (LOVELESS)

Carly Hugo

Producer

Master Class: Film Producing - An Entrepreneurial Approach with Jason Berman (AIR)

Jason Berman

Instructor

From Twitter to HBO: How Sujata Day (INSECURE) Launched Her Career (And You Can, Too)

Sujata Day

Actor/Writer

Creative Producing with Stephanie Allain (BURNING SANDS): Indies, Studios, Networks

Stephanie Allain

Producer

Four Directors Share Their Artistic Journey to the 2019 Sundance Film Festival with Lulu Wang (THE FAREWELL) & more

Ilyse McKimmie

Moderator

Video

Meet the Sundance Team: Supporting Artists Year-Round

Anne Lai

Creative Producing Initiatives Director

Brave Storytelling with Heather Rae (FROZEN RIVER), Justin Chon (PACHINKO) & more

Heather Rae

Producer, Director

Master Class: Episodic Writing with Glen Mazzara (THE WALKING DEAD)

Glen Mazzara

Instructor

Master Class: Screenwriting with Meg LeFauve (INSIDE OUT, CAPTAIN MARVEL)

Meg LeFauve

Instructor

Joan Tewkesbury (OLD BOYFRIENDS) on Getting Started

Joan Tewkesbury

Screenwriter

Pitching Your Project, Funding Your Work with Nina Yang Bongiovi (FRUITVALE STATION). Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD), & more

Nina Yang Bongiovi

Producer, Fruitvale Station

Challenges for First Time Directors with Christina Choe (NANCY) and more

Christina Choe

Writer, Director