Watch the trailer for “Filipiñana,” directed by Rafael Manuel. Winner of the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Opens August 28 at @filmforumnyc.bsky.social, followed by an expanded release via @kinolorber.com.

Watch the trailer for “TheyDream,” a film from director William David Caballero that brings together decades of his Puerto Rican family’s stories in a moving exploration of love, loss, and healing through art.

Join us next week for the first-ever Film Club event. 🎞️ This month’s pick is “The Farewell.” Explore the film from script to screen with Sundance Collab and host Kiva Reardon on July 21 at 1:00 p.m. PT. Register for free: sndnc.org/4vcfyCm

Calling all writers! Are you working on an original pilot? Apply to the 2027 Episodic Lab. Selected fellows will have the opportunity to work with acclaimed showrunners, workshop their pilots, and more. Deadline: August 25. Apply here: sndnc.org/4wbECe3

Meet the ten independent producers participating in the 2026 Sundance Institute Producers Lab! The Lab will take place at Ucross Foundation in Wyoming from July 13–18 for feature film producers and July 20–25 for documentary producers. Learn more: sndnc.org/4ye0RBr

From “Wet Hot American Summer” to “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass,” David Wain reflects on the “beautiful alchemy” of blending longtime collaborators with new voices. Premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Now playing in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4pn6dqc

A scam call targeting Georgia Bernstein’s grandmother became the unexpected inspiration for “Night Nurse.” That real-life experience evolved into a psychological thriller that premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now playing in theaters. Read more: sndnc.org/4aGIZ8o

When your family asks the hard questions.

“Bait” premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where audiences got their first look at Riz Ahmed’s sharp, hilarious exploration of ambition, identity, and the pressures of the entertainment industry. Read more about the premiere: sndnc.org/3SPg8IY

Congratulations to Riz Ahmed on his 2026 #Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role in “Bait.”

The Sundance Film Festival and FIPRESCI announce a new partnership beginning with the 2027 Festival. The FIPRESCI jury will recognize debut films from the World Narrative and World Documentary Feature Film competitions with awards for Best Narrative and Best Documentary. sndnc.org/4wbq6mN

Want to know what it takes to get into the Sundance Institute Episodic Lab? 📺 On July 10, join Program Director Jandiz Estrada Cardoso and alum Liba Vaynberg for a FREE live Q&A on how to make your 2027 application stand out. Register now: sndnc.org/3QR30Cf

Gregg Araki summer is finally here. ☀️ Heat waves are hitting the northern hemisphere hard, and that heat carries into this month’s Sundance Institute–supported Release Rundown, with new films and series arriving in theaters and at home. Read more: sndnc.org/4vjMNns

Director Ryan White reflects on the journey of "Come See Me in the Good Light," from its premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to tonight's debut of "Andrea Gibson: Love Letter from the Afterlife" at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Read more: sndnc.org/4xS4Qn4

What does the Sundance Institute Directors Lab look like through a cinematographer's eyes? Amy Vincent shares a collection of behind-the-scenes photos from the 2026 Lab. Read more: sndnc.org/4xS4Qn4

We’re kicking off Film Club with Lulu Wang’s "The Farewell.” Join writer, producer, and programmer Kiva Reardon ("Sorry, Baby") for a free live discussion on July 21 at 1:00 p.m. PT featuring scene breakdowns, narrative analysis, and audience Q&A. Register: sndnc.org/4vcfyCm

July's Film Club selection is "The Farewell." 🎞️ Directed by Lulu Wang, this beloved Festival favorite premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Join us all month as we revisit a story that finds humor, heartbreak, and love in the complexities of family.

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Welcome to Film Club. 🎞️ Each month, Film Club revisits one iconic Sundance Film Festival premiere from our curated 101 list through online conversations and select in-person screenings at the Boulder Public Library. Join us.

summer advisory: elevated levels of brat. ☀️🌡️

We asked Olivia Wilde how she transformed a single location into a labyrinth in “The Invite.” The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now playing in select theaters.

How do you turn internal trauma into a terrifying, shape-shifting screen entity? 👻 On July 7 at 4 PM PDT, join filmmaker Adrian Chiarella for a deep dive into the craft of his acclaimed supernatural horror-romance “Leviticus.” Free to register! 🎟️ sndnc.org/4oFmW7I

Winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, "Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears)" is now in theaters in the U.K. Find a screening: cactuspearsfilm.com

Announcing the artists selected for the 2026 Sundance Institute Documentary Edit Residency, supporting two nonfiction film teams with a weeklong opportunity for restoration, reflection, and experimentation during the editing process. Read more about their projects: sndnc.org/4g0HwgA