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That’s a wrap on the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival! 🎬

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Park City, Salt Lake City, and online for eleven unforgettable days of premieres, discoveries, and shared experiences.
A woman swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as a chair. 🪑

We’re sat for Amanda Kramer’s unforgettable “By Design,” starring Juliette Lewis. Premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and now playing in select theaters via @musicboxfilms.com.

Read more: sndnc.org/3MKdPnD
February 14, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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⏰ The countdown is on. The 2026 #SpiritAwards are THIS SUNDAY!

💫 Join host Ego Nwodim and watch the winners revealed LIVE at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET on YouTube via Film Independent & IMDb.

👉 Stream here: bit.ly/4txlNkv
February 14, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Fresh off the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, 18 Sundance Institute–supported films continue their global festival journey at the 76th Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival, February 12–22.

See what to add to your screening schedule. Read more: sndnc.org/4re6iwe
February 12, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Watch the trailer for “Omaha,” which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Cole Webley and starring John Magaro, this intimate drama opens April 24 at @ifccenter.bsky.social, nationwide in May.
Omaha | Official Trailer
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February 12, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Are you 18–25 and looking to take your filmmaking career to the next level? Sundance Institute & @adobe.com are seeking 10 fellows for the Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship. To be considered, submit a short film under 15 minutes by Feb 19, 2026.

Apply: sndnc.org/3LMQH7j
February 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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From emotionally devastating dramas to witty and wise docs, Sundance 2026 was one for the books: here are ten of our crew and community’s favorites.

Read more on Journal: https://boxd.it/2XM
February 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival may be over, but five Sundance Film Festival titles are just getting started this February. From a Charli xcx mockumentary to a documentary about competitive chess.

Read more: sndnc.org/4bFJyk3r
February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Album of the Year.
Super Bowl Sunday.

Congrats to Bad Bunny on a big night — the Benito Bowl has arrived.
February 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM
One moment can change everything. We asked the cast and crew of “The Moment” to name theirs. The “brat”-era mockumentary premiered at the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival and is now playing in theaters nationwide. 💚
February 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Take a look at Grace Glowicki’s “Dead Lover,” which premiered in the Midnight section at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

In select theaters starting March 19—and yes, it’s delightfully unhinged. 🪦🪏
DEAD LOVER - Official Trailer - Directed by GRACE GLOWICKI - Comedy / Horror
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February 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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As Little Miss Sunshine celebrates its 20th anniversary, Paul Dano, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Abigail Breslin and directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris speak with Mitchell Beaupre about their memories making the film and its most iconic moments. boxd.it/2Xi
February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
That’s a wrap on the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival! 🎬

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Park City, Salt Lake City, and online for eleven unforgettable days of premieres, discoveries, and shared experiences.
February 4, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Check out the trailer for “In the Blink of an Eye,” winner of the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

Streaming on Hulu starting Feb 27.
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures
YouTube video by SearchlightPictures
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February 3, 2026 at 8:18 PM
We asked Charli xcx superfans their favorite song at the “The Moment” premiere. The answers came fast. 🎤💚 #SundanceFilmFestival
February 2, 2026 at 1:45 AM
20 years after first premiering at Eccles Theater, “Little Miss Sunshine” returns home. 💛 Cast and crew reunite for a Park City Legacy screening of the beloved #SundanceFilmFestival classic. Btw we’re not crying… it’s just the Hoover family magic.
January 29, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Sundance Institute Selects Masami Kawai as the 2026 Merata Mita Fellow and names Isabella Madrigal and Tsanavi Spoonhunter as 2026 Graton Fellows During Native Forum Celebration in Park City.

Read more: bit.ly/49DjdSe
January 25, 2026 at 3:57 PM
THE MOMENT. TONIGHT. XCXDANCE.
January 23, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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We’re kicking off our final @sundance.org festival in Park City today — cheers to the legacy on the mountain! 💛✨ #SundanceFilmFestival
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 PM
From a flooded basement to a funny, unexpectedly moving meditation on what holds our world together, John Wilson makes his feature debut with “The History of Concrete.” The filmmaker brings his signature humor and style to the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival.

Read more: sndnc.org/4sRvMkq
January 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Cold days call for warm layers❄️⛷️ The 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival is just days away—stay warm, shop the collection now.

Visit: store.sundance.org
January 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival App is here! 📲

In-person attendees: Download the Sundance Film Festival 2026 mobile app to scan your tickets, vote for films, and more.
January 19, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Books come to life in new ways at the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival. From classic novels to contemporary memoirs and inventive short stories, this year’s lineup of literary adaptations reimagines the page for the screen, offering unexpected interpretations.

Read more: sndnc.org/4pLI0bo
January 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM
From rising stars to legends, the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival reveals the stories behind the hits. These films capture the ambition, obsession, and artistry that fuel music and the artists who make it unforgettable.

Read more: sndnc.org/3LHBHYt
January 19, 2026 at 1:28 AM
From rock stars and artists to athletes, political leaders, and chess prodigies — the 2026 #SundanceFilmFestival features a slate of documentaries that celebrate authenticity, resilience, and the courage to live out loud.

Read more: sndnc.org/4riPlRh
January 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Meet the Sundance Institute’s 2026 Press Inclusion Initiative participants, who will cover the #SundanceFilmFestival next week!

The Sundance Institute Press Inclusion Initiative is made possible by support from Netflix, Rotten Tomatoes, and Golden Globe Foundation.
January 18, 2026 at 12:25 AM