Filmmakers Laura Chinn (“Suncoast”), Lana Wilson (“Look Into My Eyes”) and Carlos Lopez Estrada (“Didi (弟弟),” “Raya & The Last Dragon”) join us for The Big Conversation to discuss the how they have navigated the first steps in their careers, moderated by Anna Souza, live from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival at Filmmaker Lodge in Park City, Utah. As part of our Beyond Film series, The Big Conversation is geared toward emerging artists exploring career-building and forging a creative identity. Although the landscape of independent storytelling continues to evolve dramatically and the nature ..read more

Emmy-nominated editor Carla Gutierrez (Julia, RBG, When Two Worlds Collide) made her directorial debut with Frida. The documentary, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024 and won the Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award, is an intimately raw and magical journey through the life, mind, and heart of iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Told through her own words for the very first time - the film is drawn from her diary, revealing letters, essays, and print interviews - and brought vividly to life by lyrical animation inspired by her unforgettable artwork. In this one-hour session, presented by ..read more

Watch more Collab events: https://collab.sundance.org/events For this in-person meetup during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Collab brings together Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie (SUGARCANE), Josh Margolin (THELMA), and Sean Wang (DÌDI (弟弟)), for a candid conversation about the process of making their first feature film. The filmmakers - whose films all went through Sundance programs and premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival - discuss casting their actors and selecting their documentary participants, and the journey to getting their first features made. Event sponsore ..read more

Sundance Insider Sessions provide behind-the-scenes information and guidance on our Labs, grants and festivals. Sundance Institute staff will be on-hand to answer frequently asked questions and help guide you through discovering and applying to the many programs and funds that the Institute offers. Visit: https://collab.sundance.org/events For this Insider Session, join Feature Film Program Deputy Director Ilyse McKimmie and Sundance Lab alum Sean Wang (Dìdi (弟弟)) for an informational session about applying for Feature Film Development Track programs and fellowships. Get an inside look into th ..read more

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