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Nonprofit org that discovers and supports independent film and media artists and introduces audiences to their new work. Presenter of #SundanceFilmFestival
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📣 We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival lineup. Explore projects from our Features and Episodic programs premiering at the Festival this year: festival.sundance.org
Meet Jack Raese, director of “The Chimney Sweeper.” 🎄 The short film follows Markus Füchtner — whose great-great-great-grandfather invented the Nutcracker — as he keeps a 150-year family tradition alive, making nutcrackers under the same roof as his ancestors.
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Meet Jack Raese, director of “The Chimney Sweeper.” 🎄 The short film follows Markus Füchtner — whose great-great-great-grandfather invented the Nutcracker — as he keeps a 150-year family tradition alive, making nutcrackers under the same roof as his ancestors.
“Since 2017, I’m livin’ the dream.”
Timothée Chalamet said it best in his recent collab with rapper EsDeeKid. 2017 marked a turning point, when “Call Me By Your Name” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. From Elio to Marty Mauser, the dream continues.
“Marty Supreme” in theaters Christmas Day.
Timothée Chalamet said it best in his recent collab with rapper EsDeeKid. 2017 marked a turning point, when “Call Me By Your Name” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. From Elio to Marty Mauser, the dream continues.
“Marty Supreme” in theaters Christmas Day.
December 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
“Since 2017, I’m livin’ the dream.”
Timothée Chalamet said it best in his recent collab with rapper EsDeeKid. 2017 marked a turning point, when “Call Me By Your Name” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. From Elio to Marty Mauser, the dream continues.
“Marty Supreme” in theaters Christmas Day.
Timothée Chalamet said it best in his recent collab with rapper EsDeeKid. 2017 marked a turning point, when “Call Me By Your Name” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. From Elio to Marty Mauser, the dream continues.
“Marty Supreme” in theaters Christmas Day.
Meet Wregas Bhanuteja, director of “Levitating.” In a town where pleasure becomes possession, Bayu—a gifted spirit channeler—dreams of leading a trance party as its shaman to prevent an impending eviction.
December 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Meet Wregas Bhanuteja, director of “Levitating.” In a town where pleasure becomes possession, Bayu—a gifted spirit channeler—dreams of leading a trance party as its shaman to prevent an impending eviction.
Happy holidays! 🎬☃️ Counting down one month until the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival.
December 23, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Happy holidays! 🎬☃️ Counting down one month until the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival.
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proud to announce that excerpts of my work & collaboration w/ William Basinski ( @musex1.bsky.social ) form the opening soundtrack to the film 'Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild]' by Adam & Zack Khalil
Premiering at @sundance.org
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Premiering at @sundance.org
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December 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
proud to announce that excerpts of my work & collaboration w/ William Basinski ( @musex1.bsky.social ) form the opening soundtrack to the film 'Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild]' by Adam & Zack Khalil
Premiering at @sundance.org
festival.sundance.org/program/film...
Premiering at @sundance.org
festival.sundance.org/program/film...
Fresh fits, Festival-ready. 🎬
The 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival merch has arrived. Explore the collection at store.sundance.org
The 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival merch has arrived. Explore the collection at store.sundance.org
December 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Fresh fits, Festival-ready. 🎬
The 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival merch has arrived. Explore the collection at store.sundance.org
The 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival merch has arrived. Explore the collection at store.sundance.org
Get your short films fix with 20% off today! 🎞️
From now through Sunday, December 21 at 11:59 p.m. MT, use code 2026YULESUN to get 20% off a Short Films Pass: Online.
Visit: festival.sundance.org/tickets/online
From now through Sunday, December 21 at 11:59 p.m. MT, use code 2026YULESUN to get 20% off a Short Films Pass: Online.
Visit: festival.sundance.org/tickets/online
December 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Get your short films fix with 20% off today! 🎞️
From now through Sunday, December 21 at 11:59 p.m. MT, use code 2026YULESUN to get 20% off a Short Films Pass: Online.
Visit: festival.sundance.org/tickets/online
From now through Sunday, December 21 at 11:59 p.m. MT, use code 2026YULESUN to get 20% off a Short Films Pass: Online.
Visit: festival.sundance.org/tickets/online
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I produced a short film directed by Lisa Malloy and Ray Whitaker and it’s gonna WP at @sundance.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I produced a short film directed by Lisa Malloy and Ray Whitaker and it’s gonna WP at @sundance.org
Reposted by Sundance Institute
my short film Homemade Gatorade is showing at Sundance 2026 😋 such a wonderful honor, I can’t believe it !!
big big thanks to my friends that contributed to this film, and to all my patrons that helped fund it ✨ @sundance.org
big big thanks to my friends that contributed to this film, and to all my patrons that helped fund it ✨ @sundance.org
December 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
my short film Homemade Gatorade is showing at Sundance 2026 😋 such a wonderful honor, I can’t believe it !!
big big thanks to my friends that contributed to this film, and to all my patrons that helped fund it ✨ @sundance.org
big big thanks to my friends that contributed to this film, and to all my patrons that helped fund it ✨ @sundance.org
What happens when horror listens to history? Filmmaker Vera Miao discusses “Rock Springs,” premiering in the Midnight section of the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival. A haunting journey through diaspora, loneliness, nonlinear time, and the 1885 Rock Springs massacre.
Read more: sndnc.org/4rVX1K6
Read more: sndnc.org/4rVX1K6
December 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
What happens when horror listens to history? Filmmaker Vera Miao discusses “Rock Springs,” premiering in the Midnight section of the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival. A haunting journey through diaspora, loneliness, nonlinear time, and the 1885 Rock Springs massacre.
Read more: sndnc.org/4rVX1K6
Read more: sndnc.org/4rVX1K6
We’re sat. 🪑
Watch the trailer for “By Design,” a surreal, darkly comic vision from Director Amanda Kramer, starring Juliette Lewis.
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In select theaters February 13.
Watch the trailer for “By Design,” a surreal, darkly comic vision from Director Amanda Kramer, starring Juliette Lewis.
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In select theaters February 13.
BY DESIGN | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters February 13
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December 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
We’re sat. 🪑
Watch the trailer for “By Design,” a surreal, darkly comic vision from Director Amanda Kramer, starring Juliette Lewis.
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In select theaters February 13.
Watch the trailer for “By Design,” a surreal, darkly comic vision from Director Amanda Kramer, starring Juliette Lewis.
Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. In select theaters February 13.
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will host “Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford,” honoring his support for independent storytellers. The evening will celebrate honorees with the Trailblazer Award Presented by Google and Vanguard Awards Presented by Acura.
December 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will host “Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford,” honoring his support for independent storytellers. The evening will celebrate honorees with the Trailblazer Award Presented by Google and Vanguard Awards Presented by Acura.
Story Forum is officially launching! 🚀Join us to explore Art and Innovation in storytelling:
• In Person: Jan 26 at SFF26, presented by Adobe.
• Online: Jan 29–30 via Sundance Collab
Demystify technology and learn artist-first practices. FREE events!
Get the schedule first ➡️ sndnc.org/4q66Inp
• In Person: Jan 26 at SFF26, presented by Adobe.
• Online: Jan 29–30 via Sundance Collab
Demystify technology and learn artist-first practices. FREE events!
Get the schedule first ➡️ sndnc.org/4q66Inp
December 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Story Forum is officially launching! 🚀Join us to explore Art and Innovation in storytelling:
• In Person: Jan 26 at SFF26, presented by Adobe.
• Online: Jan 29–30 via Sundance Collab
Demystify technology and learn artist-first practices. FREE events!
Get the schedule first ➡️ sndnc.org/4q66Inp
• In Person: Jan 26 at SFF26, presented by Adobe.
• Online: Jan 29–30 via Sundance Collab
Demystify technology and learn artist-first practices. FREE events!
Get the schedule first ➡️ sndnc.org/4q66Inp
It’s that time! The @filmindependent.org Spirit Awards are back, and Sundance Institute–supported projects earned major nominations, proving once again that independent cinema is full of vision and originality. 🏆
Read more: sndnc.org/3MGIEJx
Read more: sndnc.org/3MGIEJx
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It’s that time! The @filmindependent.org Spirit Awards are back, and Sundance Institute–supported projects earned major nominations, proving once again that independent cinema is full of vision and originality. 🏆
Read more: sndnc.org/3MGIEJx
Read more: sndnc.org/3MGIEJx
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
December 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Midnight Short Film Program, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
December 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Midnight Short Film Program, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Animated Short Film Program, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
December 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Animated Short Film Program, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Documentary Short Film Program, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
December 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Documentary Short Film Program, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 5, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
December 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 5, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 4, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
December 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 4, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 3, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
December 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 3, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 2, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
December 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 2, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 1, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
December 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival Short Film Program 1, presented by Ketel One. The Short Film Program showcases shorts across fiction, nonfiction, and animation, globally.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
Explore the program: sndnc.org/shortfilmprogram
📣 We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival lineup. Explore projects from our Features and Episodic programs premiering at the Festival this year: festival.sundance.org
December 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
📣 We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival lineup. Explore projects from our Features and Episodic programs premiering at the Festival this year: festival.sundance.org
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival U.S. Dramatic Competition. World premieres of fiction feature films offer audiences a first look at groundbreaking new voices in independent film.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/usdramatic
Explore the program: sndnc.org/usdramatic
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
📣 Announcing the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival U.S. Dramatic Competition. World premieres of fiction feature films offer audiences a first look at groundbreaking new voices in independent film.
Explore the program: sndnc.org/usdramatic
Explore the program: sndnc.org/usdramatic