We discover and support independent film and media artists. 2027 #SundanceFilmFestival: January 21–31 in Boulder, Colorado
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What starts as a fling can turn into a story you won’t forget. 💐
This Sundance Institute–supported watchlist highlights films where casual spring connections unexpectedly grow into meaningful relationships.
Check out the full watchlist: sndnc.org/47wcqby
“The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” is now open in theaters!
Join us this Friday (4/3) for a free Spotlight conversation with producers Diane Becker and Ted Tremper on the making of the film.
🕒 3:15–4:15 PM PT
🎟 Free to register: sndnc.org/4uXgqMk
“The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” follows two filmmakers confronting an AI-driven future while preparing for fatherhood. Blending humor, anxiety, and personal stakes, it premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and is now in theaters.
Read more: sndnc.org/4m1yfpA
Spring style, straight from the screen. 🌸 From bold ’80s power dressing to playful prints and timeless minimalism, these Sundance Institute–supported films offer looks to refresh your wardrobe this season.
Read more: sndnc.org/3O08eKu
Grantees include: Sweet Mystery of Life, As Mine Exactly, Chorwet (The Rhino Friend) (working title), The Mammoths That Escaped the Kingdom of Erlik Khan, Lorehole, Finding Your Laughter, Metropolis, What You Remember. (1/2)
Grantees include: The Pulse of the Volcanoes, The Archipelago, A Tale of Sea Dogs and Other Creatures, The Elephant in the Room, Father Figures, The Men in Gray, River of Grass, The Tallest Dwarf. (2/2)
Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Sundance Institute | Sandbox Fund Grantees! This year we selected 16 Science-Focused Nonfiction Projects across all stages of production for support.
Read about the projects here: sndnc.org/4brXSMv
In Grace Glowicki’s “Dead Lover,” a grave digger goes to outrageous lengths to resurrect her lost love in a scrappy DIY theater world. 🪦
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Now in select theaters via Cartuna x Dweck.
Read more: sndnc.org/3PdXE33
“Touch Me,” from filmmaker Addison Heimann, is a genre-bending fever dream, equal parts sci-fi erotica and razor-sharp dark comedy. 🦑
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Now in select theaters via Yellow Veil Pictures.
Read more: sndnc.org/4sY9dcT