Sundance Film Festival
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival runs January 22 through February 1, 2026 and celebrates independent storytelling both in person and online at the 42th edition of the Sundance Film Festival.
The Sundance Film Festival is the ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives. The annual program includes dramatic and documentary features, short films, and episodic content. There are also daily filmmaker conversations, panel discussions, and other events. Since 1985, hundreds of films launched at the Festival have gone on to gain critical acclaim and reach new audiences worldwide.
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Sundance Diaries: Sasquatch Sunset Embraces Absurdity
Posted January 21st, 2024It's a fact: David and Nathan Zellner love a good sasquatch story. The filmmaker brothers admit to having developed a fascination for the mythical (or real-life?) creature in their youth, and they have carried that with them into their careers.
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Sundance Diaries: Top Chef Champion and All-Star Chef Melissa King Shares Some Insider Tips
Posted January 21st, 2024In the kitchen, patience is key. So says Chef Melissa King, an internationally celebrated culinary artist who graced the 2024 Sundance Film Festival with mini masterpieces at the Chase Sapphire Lounge.
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Sundance Diaries: 'Gosh!' Jerusha Hess Talks 20 Years of Life After Napoleon Dynamite
Posted January 21st, 2024It's been 20 years since local filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess gifted the world "Napoleon Dynamite," and since it's debut at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004, it has become a cult classic. Jon Heder's epic portrayal of Napoleon Dynamite spawned decades of Napoleon references, spin-off cartoons, Vote for Pedro shirts, a fondness for chapstick and tater tots and the list goes on.
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Sundance Diaries: Brittany Howard DJing? Yes, Please
Posted January 20th, 2024White Claw returned to Sundance as a sponsor this year, setting up a pop-up club located just off of Main Street on Park Avenue. The White Claw Shore Club was open to the public, allowing anyone 21 and over the opportunity to stop in, purchase a drink for $3 and enjoy charcuterie-style snacks along with mini veggie and drip trays. But the best part about the club this year? Brittany Howard.
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